If you don’t already know, Habitat has become a very important part of my life. Senior year of high school, I joined a Habitat trip to North Carolina and never looked back. I spent the next four years at the University of Hartford where I joined their campus chapter, later becoming Public Relations Chair and Vice President. During my time at the University, I was given the opportunity to participate in four Collegiate Challenges, forfeiting traditional spring break for the experience of a lifetime. I met many different people in over four states and help change lives for the better. Joining Habitat was a life-changing decision for me. It has become more than just a volunteer opportunity and has developed into a life-long mission.
I have been accepted into Habitat for Humanity’s program Global Village and will be traveling to Jordan for a week in November. We will be building or re-constructing a home for a Jordanian family in need. I will be alongside other like-minded individuals where we will become part of the mission to secure simple, decent, and affordable housing for all. Being given this opportunity means the world to me. It will not only expand my understanding of the global housing crisis, but it will help me to make a personal impact on helping to eliminate poverty housing.
The majority of Jordanians live on less than US$5,000 per year. Habitat began their work in Jordan in 2001 and is active in four rural villages and three urban communities, but they still need our help to continue providing housing. If there is one thing I have learned in my five years of experience, it’s that even the smallest action can make a big difference. This is where I need your help. The cost of the trip is $1,800 which is my fundraising goal. This includes my meals for the week, my place to stay and any supplies I need but does not include airfare, which is paid by each volunteer. Any extra money I raise goes directly to Habitat Jordan to help financially, even after our trip. So along with telling you about the next exciting journey in my life, I am also asking for your support. Even the smallest donation will help. $10, $20, whatever you feel you can do will make a difference and help me reach my goal. If you feel you are not able to support me financially, please keep the safety and success of my trip in your thoughts. Attached are directions on how to donate to this wonderful cause.
· Help me reach my campaign goal on Share.Habitat! To donate by credit card visit:
http://share.habitat.org/marissa-giammarino-jordan-lamb-team-2013-gv14117
You will be asked to enter my eight-digit participant ID# 1268-1185 and the Global Village event code GV14117
· Checks and money orders must be made payable to Habitat for Humanity International and mailed to:
Habitat for Humanity International
· For personal checks or money orders: Please write the eight-digit participant ID number (1268-1185) above the name and address in the upper left corner of the check, and the GV event code (GV14117) on the memo line in the lower left corner.
