Giving Thanks

Giving Shelter to the Homeless; Habitat for Humanity

Imagine the four walls that protected your privacy fell part…
Leaving you exposed to the environment.
Imagine your running water stopped…
And you had to walk miles to fetch some.
Imagine that electricity and light flickered off…
And the music stopped, the computer died, and you were engulfed in darkness.
Imagine you lived alone…
And the silence was deafening.
Imagine you had no home…
And had to find a warm street corner to refuge in.
For many, this doesn’t require imagination…
It is their daily reality.
So let us cherish our Halls, our homes,
Let us acknowledge that our comforts are not universal realities,
And let us cherish the friends and family that we share our space with.

The maiden project of the ‘Living Grace’ was a volunteering commitment with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday the 3^rd of February, and another projected for the 17^th of February.

A grand total of 10 volunteers turned up, nevertheless some productive work was done. For those of you who came, we really appreciate your commitment despite the cold misty weather. Enjoy the picture!! For those of you who rolled over in bed and slept in: well there is another commitment day on the 17^th, so sign up. For those of you who would like to volunteer abroad please contact Habitat for Humanity either through the local branch or directly on their website. For all the support received within the University and at Habitat for Humanity to make this project a success, Thank you very much!!

http://www.habitat.org/eca/

http://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/