{"id":57759,"date":"2017-10-17T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-habitat-for-humanity-to-aid-more-than-6000-families-in-texas-florida-and-puerto-rico-in-long-term-housing-recovery\/"},"modified":"2017-10-17T11:02:21","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T15:02:21","slug":"habitat-for-humanity-ayudara-a-mas-de-6000-familias-en-texas-florida-y-puerto-rico-en-las-labores-de-recuperacion-de-viviendas-en-el-largo-plazo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/habitat-for-humanity-ayudara-a-mas-de-6000-familias-en-texas-florida-y-puerto-rico-en-las-labores-de-recuperacion-de-viviendas-en-el-largo-plazo\/","title":{"rendered":"Habitat for Humanity to aid more than 6,000 families in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico in long-term housing recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">HOUSTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Oct. 17, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Habitat for Humanity is commencing the long-term phase of its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.habitat.org\/hurricanes\" rel=\"nofollow\">Habitat Hammers Back<\/a> hurricane recovery initiative, pledging to help more than 6,000 families across regions impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. The nonprofit housing leader is seeking to raise <span class=\"xn-money\">$100 million<\/span> to support the repair, rebuilding and new construction of homes to assist low- and moderate-income families in <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Florida<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/583645\/Habitat_for_Humanity_Hammers_Back_Infographic_Infographic.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re in the midst of one of the largest housing disasters we have ever experienced in <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>,&#8221; said Habitat for Humanity International CEO <span class=\"xn-person\">Jonathan Reckford<\/span>. &#8220;Not since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast have we seen so many Americans displaced from their homes and desperate for safe and decent shelter. Just as we were there after Katrina, Sandy, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Haiti<\/span> earthquake and so many other disasters, Habitat for Humanity will be there for the families hit by Harvey, Irma and Maria.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Reckford made the announcement in <span class=\"xn-location\">Houston<\/span> where Habitat volunteers and partners joined together to repair homes that were heavily damaged by flood waters during Hurricane Harvey. <\/p>\n<p>Habitat for Humanity has so far secured <span class=\"xn-money\">$15 million<\/span> in commitments toward its goal of <span class=\"xn-money\">$100 million<\/span> to support the rebuilding plan. It is seeking support from corporations, government grants and individual donors to fulfill its commitment.<\/p>\n<p>Four organizations\u2014the Dow Chemical Company, General Motors, Thrivent Financial and representatives of America&#8217;s wind energy companies\u2014made contributions of <span class=\"xn-money\">$1 million<\/span> or more following hurricanes Harvey and Irma and serve as keystone partners of the Habitat Hammers Back initiative.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We couldn&#8217;t do this work without the incredibly generous support of our partners like Dow, GM, Thrivent and the American wind energy industry,&#8221; Reckford said. &#8220;We need more supporters to step up and contribute so we can partner with families who most need our help. Please visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.habitat.org\/hurricanes\" rel=\"nofollow\">habitat.org\/hurricanes<\/a> to learn more and donate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Habitat has set an initial goal to help more than 2,000 families in each of <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Florida<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>. In <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Florida<\/span>, efforts will be focused on home repairs and new construction for storm-affected families over the next three to five years.<\/p>\n<p>For <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>, Habitat is in the process of assembling 2,000 shelter repair kits for distribution on the island as the initial response phase. Habitat will continue assessing the situation in <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> as conditions allow and determine construction plans following the evaluations.<\/p>\n<p>Families that wish to learn more about possible assistance can call 1-800-HABITAT. More information about Habitat&#8217;s hurricane response work is available at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.habitat.org\/hurricanes\" rel=\"nofollow\">habitat.org\/hurricanes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Habitat for Humanity<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern <span class=\"xn-location\">Georgia<\/span>. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.<\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/583647\/Habitat_for_Humanity_Hammers_Back_Infographic_Infographic.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/583647\/Habitat_for_Humanity_Hammers_Back_Infographic_Infographic.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/583648\/HABITAT_FOR_HUMANITY_LOGO.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/583648\/HABITAT_FOR_HUMANITY_LOGO.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/583646\/HABITAT_FOR_HUMANITY_LOGO.jpg\" title=\"Habitat for Humanity logo. (PRNewsFoto\/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY)\" alt=\"Habitat for Humanity logo. 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