Building Houses, Building Relationships - Report on staff work day with Habitat for Humanity

  

In 2011, First Universalist entered into a 4 yearpartnership with Habitat for Humanity.We have committed sweat and money to help Habitat and other individuals, corporations and faith communities build 230 homes by 2014.

Many of these homes are in foreclosure-impacted neighborhoods. First Universalist has committed to raise and contribute $8,000 in each year of this partnership. 

We’ve committed to monthly builds, and a weeklong build each summer. Hundreds of First Universalist members have been involved in these efforts.

Recently, the First Universalist staff spent a day together working on our current build, in north Minneapolis. 

It was good to do this work and after a full day, it was clear to all of us: we are not simply building homes; we are building communities, and relationships; we are building up lives and neighborhoods. We're grateful to be in this partnership with Habitat for Humanity, grateful to get to know the soon-to-be-home-owners, and grateful for the small role we can play in helping to make the world a better place.

One nail, one relationship, one house at a time – this is one way we do Love’s work in the world.