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Our hotel in Xela - Hotel Modelo

4/30/2013

Since 1892, at the heart of Quetzaltenango, Hotel Modelo has proudly kept up with the needs of visitors to Quetzaltenango, conserving its beautiful building intact. All rooms have been decorated with original artwork and regional handicrafts. Hotel Modelo has been a family run establishment since the beginning and four generations of heart put into it have allowed us to understand our costumer's needs and meet them beyond their standards. - Info from TripAdvisor web site

The hotel amenities include: Bar/Lounge, Business Center, Free Breakfast, Free High-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Pets Allowed, Restaurant and Room Service
Number of rooms: 19

A 500-home Guatemala Dream Project started with a simple question

4/28/2013

Habitat for Humanity "Why We Build" article on Guatemala

Habitat for Humanity and Fall Out Boy

4/15/2013

Since I'm a Habitat International staff member on the Brand Strategy and Special Initiatives team, I occasionally get the opportunity to staff special events. This past weekend I had the pleasure of flying to the Rockaways and assisting with disaster relief in Breezy Point, NY. This area was hit pretty hard by Hurricane (or Superstorm) Sandy in the fall. This event took place because the rock band, Fall Out Boy, wanted to give 20 of their local fans a chance to come serve alongside them and help their community clear out debris and rehab homes damaged by the storm. The band and their fans worked tirelessly removing debris, painting the interior of two homes, and clearing out lots that use to house homes that had to be demolished because they were so badly damaged. It was an amazing experience and I was really impressed with the band's dedication and enthusiasm about lending a hand to help others in need.

See, Habitat for Humanity not only builds new homes and rehabs existing homes, we also help with disaster relief and recovery efforts. We're building homes, communities and hope around the world!

Trip Payment Due Date - Wednesday, April 17

4/15/2013

Hi team!
Your $1,760 for the trip is due this Wednesday. Here is information on how to submit your final payment:
All payments toward your trip must be made in U.S. dollars
to Habitat for Humanity International, and designated to
the GV program personal check, money order, credit card or via your Share.Habitat fundraising site. You or your donors can submit funds by credit card via the link “Donate in Support of a Global Village Trip” (habitat.org/gv), or by telephone by calling 800 422-4828, ext. 7530.
Please have your credit card, eight-digit participant ID number and GV event code (GV13543) available. Participants and donors who submit funds by credit card will receive an automatic email acknowledgment that the payment was received. Checks and money orders must be made payable to Habitat for Humanity International and mailed to: Habitat for Humanity International, Global Village Program, P.O. Box 369
Americus, GA 31709-0369.

Thanks!
Tammie

Join our BUiLD movement by taking the pledge to end poverty housing

4/4/2013

Take the pledge and get the BUiLD Toolkit.

Around the world, 1.6 billion people live in substandard housing. That’s roughly one of every four people on the planet.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 3 million people to secure decent, affordable homes. But the need is vast and growing — and we’re always seeking ways to do more.

BUiLD is a movement to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The BUiLD campaign helps raise awareness of the global housing need. It also raises funds for our mission to create affordable housing.

Through BUiLD, people from all walks of life can contribute to our mission in ways other than volunteering to construct houses:

Take the BUiLD pledge to show support for our mission.
Follow us on social media sites.
Donate to support our work around the corner and around the world.
Participate in promotions from our corporate partners.
Use the BUiLDERS toolkit to spread the word to friends and family. You can also download free web graphics, posters, signs and social media posts that will help you spread the word and give others an opportunity to get involved. The only cost is a few minutes of your time.

Join the movement.
What will you build?
www.habitat.org/BUiLD

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Our hotel in Xela - Hotel Modelo

A 500-home Guatemala Dream Project started with a simple question

Habitat for Humanity and Fall Out Boy

Trip Payment Due Date - Wednesday, April 17

Join our BUiLD movement by taking the pledge to end poverty housing

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