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Our accomplishments:
We are proud to say that to date we have a total of 47 houses 38 in Belize City shared between Belize City, Hattie Ville, 8 Miles Western Road, Ladyville ,Lord’s Bank, Nine houses in Southern Belize 7 in San Juan and 2 in Independence Village.
For us this is a great accomplishment as we continue to work with families, not to give them hand out but a hand up.
Habitat for Humanity Belize making a difference in the lives of families in need of a simple decent and affordale place to live One such person is Ms. Sandra Robinson she felt it was a great opportunity given her the to own her own home. On the day of her house dedication she was overwhelm and she said that it felt like a dream but she knew that now her dream has become a reality.
Presentation of the keys and Bible was done by Mr. Paul Lecky & Ms. Joyce Flowers (National Board of Directors).
House Renovation:
Three years ago Habitat for Humanity Belize embark on not only providing simple decent and affordable housing but also house renovations.
Students from Wesley College as a part of their community project work on a house renovation in the Port Loyola area; they replace a wooden stairs and repair the roof of this house.
They worked with lots of energy and vigour, at the end of the renovation they all said that the experience was very rewarding knowing that they could have work alongside the family, get hands on experience in construction and giving back to their community.
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House Dedication
Rita Wilson a past volunteer, friend and long donor paid us a visit in March, 2007 on her visit she handed over the keys to Ms. Elorine Slusher and her family . This was our 46th house, Ms. Slusher was overjoyed and express thanks to all those who made it possible for her to finally own a home.
Along with the Contractor & crew, partner family, local and international volunteers, Ms. Slusher along with some of her friends worked tirelessly on her house. She did her sweat equity hours and sweat they did.
One afternoon we visited the worksite and she was not feeling well but she said that she will rest a bite and get back to work, with this in mind we would like to SALUTE her.
Ms. Marlene August also received the keys to her house in May 2007; it was a great day for us her children were on hand with her in receiving the keys. Her eldest son now in Junior College was the painter, at first he said it was a hard task but was grateful that he could have done this and he did a fabulous job.
Donations Received:
We are thankful to all those who have donated in cash and in-kind donation throughout the years
Training:
Carla Sainsbury Admin Director along with Stella Codd attended training held by Habitat for Humanity International Miami, in February 2007.
Upcoming event:
July 30th 2007 – Our annual general meeting
Our New logo:
Special Thanks:
We would like to express sincere thanks to all Board Directors, Volunteers, and Partner Families and business houses.
Who make accomplishing our goal a reality, thanks for the countless hours.
Seeking volunteers:
Volunteerism can be very rewarding it is the giving of oneself to cause you believe in. When you volunteer with Habitat for Humanity Belize rest assured that you will not regret it, you will experience a sense of fulfilment knowing that you are giving back to your community.
New location for Office:
Our office is now located at #76 King Street, we are centrally located about 3 minutes walk from the downtown area. Phone # 501-227-6818 Email: habelize@ btl.net
Requirements to Apply for a house & renovation:
Join hand with us in eradicating deplorable houses and replacing them with simple decent and affordable houses!!!!!