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WEDNESDAY 26 September 2012
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Humanity Nelson
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Habitat for Humanity is an International organisation that started in the United States in 1976 and was introduced to New Zealand by Ian Hay of Keith Hay Homes in 1993. Two years later former Keith Hay Homes salesman Julian Shields and Di Cressey set up the Nelson affiliate. Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to building simple but decent houses for families in need. Its mission statement reflects that objective: “Habitat for Hu-
manity is a Christian organisation that works in partnership with people of goodwill and families in need to eliminate sub-standard housing by building and selling simple decent homes on an affordable basis.” Habitat seeks to give people a hand up, rather than a hand out. Families chosen for Habitat homes are expected to provide $500 deposit plus 500 hours of their own time, whether it is helping in the actual building or by way of raising funds.
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have been working on the home over the past few months, along with a team of Habitat for Humanity volunteers, including a group from the United States who helped work on the house in July. Habitat for Humanity chairman Rob Silcock says it has been a great build and he’s excited about the dedication ceremony this weekend. “It’s always special and a huge moment in the lives of the families.” The Cinzah family say they have plenty of friends and family in Nelson and they will have a big celebration afVan Tha Bawi, Ki Kung, Thang Boih, Ben ter they have moved in. “That sent was Mal Sawm Thang. is part of our tradition,” says Ijk Hlei Thang. The home, with a great view of the city and nd says the home will be wife Thang Boih and their Victory from its spot on St Laurence Street, has four bedrooms, an internal garage and of some family and friends modern kitchen.
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