For more than 25 years, GMHfH’s goal has been to provide financially needy families with homes that are affordable to purchase, as well as affordable to own and maintain through the use of quality materials and innovative construction techniques. In addition to partnering with the Town of Charlotte, to build their first ever Habitat housing project, GMHfH will work with Efficiency Vermont and Champlain Valley Weatherization Service to make this ground breaking project a reality.

 Habitat for Humanity International is addressing shelter solutions for low-income families affected by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.  Habitat’s ability to respond effectively to this disaster will require support from donors, corporate partners and other community organizations.  Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity is collecting money to help Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) with the relief efforts.  A tax deductible donation to support the survivors of this disaster can be made through our website: www.vermonthabitat.org/donate.  All donations collected for earthquake victims will go directly to Habitat for Humanity International.

“Habitat for Humanity is sending an assessment team into the impacted area,” said Kip Scheidler, senior director Global Disaster Response, Habitat for Humanity International.  “Once we know the full magnitude of this disaster, we’ll begin Habitat’s recovery process.”  Upon arrival, they will make contact with staff from Habitat’s National Organization in Port-au-Prince and begin an assessment of the quake’s impact on low-income housing. They also will connect with peer organizations such as World Vision, World Concern, and CARE that we typically work with in disaster situations. 

HFHI has worked with Haiti for over 26 years and will continue to serve the people there by helping to rebuild.  “After the situation has been stabilized and a clear plan for recovery has been formulated we hope to help with the rebuilding efforts,” said David Mullin, Executive Director, Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity, “organizing a group of volunteers from our area to assist Habitat for Humanity International in Haiti could happen this fall.”