Case Study Of Habitat For Humanity By Nora Johnson

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Nora Johnson is a Habitat for Humanity volunteer. She helped in the building of three houses. Her job consisted of nailing trim work and painting window frames. She suggested that Valerie and Marla join her on one of the projects. They both decided it was a good idea, and volunteered too. They all believe that Habitat for Humanity is making a difference in their community. Nora encouraged a friend of hers to join as well. Now they all volunteer. They are one big happy Habitat for Humanity

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