Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood Join Habitat for Humanity in Haiti to Help Build 100 Homes During the 28th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project

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Nov 10, 2011, 04:36 ET

LEOGANE, Haiti, Nov. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood swung hammers with Habitat for Humanity in Haiti this week. They were among the 500 volunteers who helped to build 100 homes in partnership with families affected by the 2010 earthquake. The build is a part of the 28th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project.

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The 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010 caused widespread devastation, destroying 105,000 homes. Habitat's Carter Work Project is being held in Haiti in 2011 and 2012 to build homes and raise awareness of the need for ongoing support for Haiti's recovery.

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International is a global nonprofit Christian housing organization that seeks to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1976, Habitat has served more than 500,000 families by welcoming people of all races, religions and nationalities to construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.habitat.org, or follow us at www.facebook.com/habitat or at www.twitter.com/habitat_org or join Habitat's blog community at www.habitat.org/blog.

SOURCE Habitat for Humanity International