$10 Donation to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

The Issue: Expense of Building a New Habitat House

When embarking on the path toward a new home, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity homebuyers are responsible for the costs of the land, site development, and construction materials. They take out a 30-year, no-interest mortgage through Atlanta Habitat that averages between $95,000 and $120,000. These low-income families are starting on the path toward self-sufficiency by working with Atlanta Habitat, so every dollar they can save on their loans is money they can put toward food, clothing, and energy bills.

The Campaign: Funding Light Fixtures for New Homes

If 50 people donate $10 to this Grassroots campaign, then Atlanta Habitat for Humanity can provide all the necessary light fixtures for two new homes. Each home requires 10–12 indoor and outdoor fixtures to illuminate the rooms and help keep the surrounding property safe at night. Adding the light fixtures will also help lower the overall total of the 30-year, no-interest mortgage that families take out for their Atlanta Habitat homes. Each additional $25 raised will fund another light fixture for a new home.

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