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Salvation Army Partners with Habitat for Humanity to Rebuild Nearly 600 Homes in the Gulf Coast
April 11, 2008 –The Salvation Army is proud to join Habitat for Humanity for this year’s 25th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. As part of the project that will construct and rehabilitate 60 houses and frame up to 48 more in the host cities of Biloxi Gulfport and Pascagoula, Miss., The Salvation Army is providing $ 7.4 million in down payment assistance to make decent and affordable housing possible in partnership with families in need.
The Salvation Army's support includes a $20,000 per home grant (370 homes; $7.4 million) towards the down payment for a Habitat home, breakfast and lunch to all volunteer build sites for the weeklong build, hosting the opening ceremonies at The Salvation Army’s Yankie Stadium in Biloxi for 2,500 including feeding and hospitality areas. Daily feeding of volunteers at 10 work sites in three state (Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama) will be provided by Salvation Army staff and volunteers. It is estimated that over 44,000 meals will be prepared and served by The Salvation Army during the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
Houses also will be built and repaired by volunteers in many Gulf Coast communities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Alabama as part of the event. In addition to building in Biloxi and Pascagoula, the Carters also will work on Habitat houses and visit build sites in New Orleans and Covington, La.; Bay St. Louis, Miss.; and Mobile, Ala., to help raise awareness of ongoing recovery taking place in many communities.
To volunteer with The Salvation Army or to make a credit card donation, call 651-746-3400 or 1-800-SAL-ARMY. Checks made out to The Salvation Army may be sent to 2445 Prior Ave., Roseville, MN 55113. Click below to make an online donation.
