The world seems like it spins faster every year. With all of the advances in technology we still seem to have more to do. The reality of the world today is that America is more concerned with our iPod playlists than we are with our neighbors and having real conversations.  I have noticed this is the growing trend in the past few years, we are growing ever more self absorbed in our own worlds.  Let’s take a moment to stop and really think about what the world needs  and how we can help.

Aside from hunger and starvation the single biggest need is for affordable housing.  The United Nations figures that there are around 100 million people worldwide that are homeless. With the current economic conditions in America homelessness is devastating more lives than ever. The good news is that there is something we can do to help. We can break out of our current routines and start thinking about helping others.  Organizations like Habitat for Humanity are doing great works every day and need your help!

They are working to combat the lack of affordable housing by having volunteers like you and I donate our time and materials to help build homes for the disadvantaged.  They aren’t just giving homes away either, they are building a community of great volunteers that are paying for these homes with sweat equity and the opportunity at a fair home loan.  If you haven’t ever been involved with a habitat for humanity project find a way to get involved. You won’t regret it.  The feeling you get from working on a habitat project and meeting the people that are involved will really change your life.

October 5th is World Habitat Day and we need to raise awareness about the lack of safe and affordable housing for all.  Please join in spreading the word about World Habitat Day on October 5th.  For more information check out:

http://worldhabitatdaynews.com/