Habitat for Humanity Holiday Gift will Help Make a Difference in the Lives of Low-Income Families

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Dec 20, 2011, 10:22 ET

ATLANTA, Dec. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday shoppers still searching for the perfect gift can give a Habitat for Humanity Gift from the Heart and support a family in need of affordable housing at the same time. A Habitat Gift from the Heart is a donation to Habitat of any amount made in honor of a friend or relative.

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"A Habitat for Humanity Gift from the Heart is the perfect way both to honor loved ones and to help families in need of homes," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. "Gift from the Heart contributions fund building materials, supplies and support for Habitat's affordable housing efforts and enable us to build homes, communities and hope."

Gift from the Heart recipients will instantly receive a beautiful electronic holiday card indicating that a gift has been made in their name.

Visit http://www.habitat.org/support/giftfromtheheart.aspx to give a Habitat for Humanity Gift from the Heart.

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