Habitat

that I have chosen for my research project is Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). There are many credible nonprofit organizations but Habitat for Humanity is the only one that I have ever worked for and truly enjoyed my time there. It does not hurt that I believe in their mission, vision and principles. HFHI’s mission is “Seeking to put God’s love into action Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope” (Habitat for Humanity, 2017). HFHI’s vision…

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Alexis Carter Professor Christopher PRIN OF ECONOMICS I 2/17/2016 INTRODUCTION The organization, Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit entity whose main aim is to offer simple and affordable housing for people across the globe. It was founded by two kind-hearted individuals, Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976 with the partnership of a Christian farmer called Clarence Jordan who they had visited in 1965. Clarence farm was called Koinonia farm in a town called Americus,…

Mud flats are a vital type of marine habitat that provide several different functions for various marine invertebrates. They provide both permanent and temporary homes to small invertebrates including several species of worms, crabs, snails, and other benthic fauna. These organisms are responsible for the breakdown of organic materials often deposited here, as well as filling the role of prey for many predators that hunt in the shallow waters (Dyer et al., 2000). Mud flats are most often…

How have seahorses adapted to better survive in their habitat? Adaptation is a process by which an organism gradually changes over generations to better survive in its environment. These changes can be structural, or physical; or they may be behavioral, or related to the animal’s behaviors. Spotting a sea horse in its natural habitat is a tricky treat for SCUBA divers. These fish are masters of disguise. They can change colors to camouflage themselves, and feature bumps called tubercles that…

God's love. That is Habitat for Humanity's vision and mission statement. Habitat for Humanity is a vast volunteer community where several other communities has formed from it. And from those several communities, other numerous small communities grow and become more defined. Because of that one small defined community, Habitat for Humanity has made me a person who enjoys volunteering and making a difference in my surrounding community. Kennesaw Mountain High School (KMHS) Habitat for Humanity…

Habitat for Humanity Self-Reflection Assignment The organization that I chose to complete my hours was with Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is about helping to build decent, safe and affordable housing, which include houses for single families and multi-unit houses (Habitat for Humanity, 2018).Habitat for Humanity's mission is to build affordable housing for families who are financially unstable, they also have a statement that truly reflects on what Habitat, "Seeking to put God's…

include habitat destruction, degradation, and fragmentation; invasive species; population growth and increasing use of resources; pollution; climate change; and overexploitation. All these factors summarized by HIPPCO may be applied to whales to describe how their populations have been affected and will be affected in the future. Quite simply, the whale populations have been decimated by human activity and environmental catastrophes that have ultimately adversely affected the whale. Habitat…

According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation 680,000 jobs have been created by the practice of hunting in the United States. That is a miniscule number compared to the $796 million that hunters directly contribute to conservation programs each year in the United States (National Shooting Sports Foundation). Hunting has always been an essential part of American life, a past time that transcends ethnicity, age, religion and gender. Passed from generation to generation, the practice of…

managing people during my time with habitat. My second day I was tasked with answering phone calls on the organizations behalf with little guidance as to what to say or what assistances was available to the caller. Eventually I would act as a liaison between residents and contractors as well as volunteers and coordinators. The most enjoyable part of the job was sitting down with families and working out the details of reconstructing their…

Habitat for Humanity seeks to put God’s love into action they also bring people together by building homes, communities, and hope. They have 5 mission principles which are to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ, focus on shelter, advocate for affordable housing, and promote dignity and hope and to support sustainable and transformational development. With these five principles they have accomplished and changed lives of many individuals over the years. Segment the University Segmenting is the…