Habitat for Humanity's Gift Catalog Offers a Variety of Virtual Gifts to Help Make a Difference in a Family's Life this Holiday Season

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Dec 09, 2010, 09:00 ET

ATLANTA, Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- This season, holiday shoppers can give a life-changing virtual gift in honor of a friend or family member and help Habitat for Humanity build simple, decent and affordable houses in partnership with families around the world.

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Habitat for Humanity's gift catalog is offering virtual gifts through the holiday season and year- round ranging in price from $15 to $1,000. Holiday shoppers can purchase a virtual gift from the catalog in honor of a friend or family member. A special card acknowledging that a donation was made in their name to Habitat for Humanity is then sent.

"When someone donates to Habitat for Humanity, that contribution helps a family in need obtain decent housing," said Mark Crozet, senior vice president of Resource Development, Habitat for Humanity International. "During the holiday season and all year round, a gift to Habitat can have significance for your loved ones but also can help to change someone's life."

Some of the virtual gifts featured in the catalog include:

A light switch for $15
A new front door for $150
A new bedroom for $500

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 and has since grown to work in nearly 80 countries around the world. Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing more than 1.75 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter.

To give a virtual gift, go to www.habitatgiftcatalog.com.

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, visit Habitat.org.

SOURCE Habitat for Humanity International