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I think Jimmy Carter missed his stride. He's done more good after his presidency than during it.

If he weren't older than dirt, I'd vote for him if he ran.

Edit: This thread is mine! *charges rent*

Habitat for Humanity. What does NSG think about it?

Is it an evil Christian organization trying to convert the world by force?

Is Jimmy Carter Jesus in disguise?

Do these work gloves make my ass look big?

Questions I pose to you, Sages of NSG.

I volunteered for them for a few years. They seem to be an alright organization. I helped teach financial literacy classes to the new homeowners.

I think Jimmy Carter missed his stride. He's done more good after his presidency than during it.

If he weren't older than dirt, I'd vote for him if he ran.

Edit: This thread is mine! *charges rent*

CURSE YOU GOOFBALLS *shakes fist menacingly*

I recently started volunteering.

They in no way make the home owners or volunteers participate in anything remotely religious.

At least they don't here in Vegas.

Good thing too because if they did I wouldn't have volunteered.

1) "simple" houses for simple people (it would be better off building large apartments in inner cities near the work and thus less commute for the invisible car surely?)
2) yes but only evil in the coughing at smokers kind
3) something about him I don't trust
4) yes, but its a nice firm arse :)

I would like to know what NSG thinks of shaving myself...

1) "simple" houses for simple people (it would be better off building large apartments in inner cities near the work and thus less commute for the invisible car surely?)
2) yes but only evil in the coughing at smokers kind
3) something about him I don't trust
4) yes, but its a nice firm arse :)

I would like to know what NSG thinks of shaving myself...

The houses I've seen built here in Vegas were quite awesome. All of the owners I've met have cars and steady jobs. Most also continue to volunteer building homes for potential homeowners even though they already put in the required "sweat equity". Helping someone build equity in a home is a great way to help those that aren't so well off build wealth. They aren't given the homes either; they have to purchase them.

I think it's a worthy cause. Of course the way some American NSGers make clear their attitude on Jimmy Carter I wouldn't be surprised if they're wishing HFH would be classified as a terrorist organization.

:D

Pretty good group...I've worked with them on a few projects.

And no, it isn't the gloves that do it.

Oh, looked briefly at the thread and thought it said "Habitat for Hannity", to which my considered opinion is that as long as it gets him away from the books and tv show, I'm willing to release the poor fellow back into the wilderness. . .

They in no way make the home owners or volunteers participate in anything remotely religious.

ugh, reminds me of when I was asked to help out at a womens refuge charity (always for women, what the hell) to help look after the little brats and on the application form it said that they only accept applicants who are of the faith (or something or other)

needless to say it worries me that this is a center for domestic abuse

Habitat for Humanity. What does NSG think about it?

Is it an evil Christian organization trying to convert the world by force?

Is Jimmy Carter Jesus in disguise?

Do these work gloves make my ass look big?

Questions I pose to you, Sages of NSG.

You got pwoned by Lg. I need to find out how you guys manage to time wrap OPs.

Jimmy Carter Sucks!

1. Good Group.

2. Jimmy Carter = Weak president/Interventionist

3. Yes, and I'm likin' it! :p Jk

I think it's a worthy cause. Of course the way some American NSGers make clear their attitude on Jimmy Carter I wouldn't be surprised if they're wishing HFH would be classified as a terrorist organization.

:D

Wrong. Habitat for Humanity is a good thing.

Jimmy Carter, on the other hand, is a dolt. It must be succeeding in spite of him.

I can vouch for them and say they do not discriminate based on race or religion. In fact, many benificiaries of Habitat homes on the west side of the state are Muslim Somalis.

one of the few charities that I actually think has the right idea on how to help someone out

I can vouch for them and say they do not discriminate based on race or religion. In fact, many benificiaries of Habitat homes on the west side of the state are Muslim Somalis.

:eek: its the Islamic Courts Union back for revenge!

one of the few charities that I actually think has the right idea on how to help someone out

I would agree. I like the fact that it's more organic than most charities (not in the organic food sense, fools).

The reason I ask this is because I'm going to be getting involved with Habitat sometime in the very near future. In addition to the building houses thing, I'm also looking to be involved in administration in some way. Does anyone who has worked with Habitat know anything about how the org is actually run on a local level?

*pays LG rent with 4 tacos*
Habitat for Humanity. What does NSG think about it?

Is it an evil Christian organization trying to convert the world by force?

Is Jimmy Carter Jesus in disguise?

Do these work gloves make my ass look big?

Questions I pose to you, Sages of NSG.

The reason I ask this is because I'm going to be getting involved with Habitat sometime in the very near future. In addition to the building houses thing, I'm also looking to be involved in administration in some way. Does anyone who has worked with Habitat know anything about how the org is actually run on a local level?
so if it was a Christian Organization, you would not join?

and no, the gloves don't enlarge the image of your posterior.

*pays LG rent with 4 tacos*



so if it was a Christian Organization, you would not join?

and no, the gloves don't enlarge the image of your posterior.

It is a christian organization.

The reason I ask this is because I'm going to be getting involved with Habitat sometime in the very near future. In addition to the building houses thing, I'm also looking to be involved in administration in some way. Does anyone who has worked with Habitat know anything about how the org is actually run on a local level?
What specifically do you want to know?

It is a christian organization.

and how does that affects your decision to join them?

and how does that affects your decision to join them?

It doesn't.

Habitat's a pretty good organization. I've done a little with them in the past. It isn't all building homes though. There are Habitat building supply stores around that take volunteers (and new or second-hand building supplies), and I'm pretty sure there are other ways to volunteer.

There should be scheduled orientation days where they give you information on what you can do to help. The main website provide links (http://www.habitat.org/cd/local/default.aspx) to the local affiliates' websites.

As for Jimmy Carter, I doubt you need to be concerned either way unless you find yourself working with the annual "Carter Projects", and Carter doesn't even seem to be on the international board of directors (http://www.habitat.org/how/ibod.aspx).

It doesn't.

Then have fun with Habitat and hope you have an enriching time. ;)

PS. feel free to post pics of any projects you'll be helping out with... on an administrative level that is.

What specifically do you want to know?

Is it easy to get involved administratively? Are they resistant to outsiders and the like?

I work for Habitat for Humanity. (www.longviewhabitat.org)

It is a self-described ecumenical Christian organization, but has a non-descrimination policy. We have Muslims, Jews, and Atheists working within the organization.

It does a lot of good for a lot of people.

As for Carter, well, Habitat was founded in 1976 and the Carters's involvement didn't start until 1984. :)

Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity.

I work for Habitat for Humanity. (www.longviewhabitat.org)

It is a self-described ecumenical Christian organization, but has a non-descrimination policy. We have Muslims, Jews, and Atheists working within the organization.

It does a lot of good for a lot of people.

As for Carter, well, Habitat was founded in 1976 and the Carters's involvement didn't start until 1984. :)

Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity.
Keru! :o :fluffle:

The reason I ask this is because I'm going to be getting involved with Habitat sometime in the very near future. In addition to the building houses thing, I'm also looking to be involved in administration in some way. Does anyone who has worked with Habitat know anything about how the org is actually run on a local level?

Hey TSI! I'll gladly talk to you about the organization. It's really awesome you want to get involved on the construction end of things. I'm more on the fundraising part of it, but I'd be happy to share my experiences with not only the administration, but the home owners as well.

Keru! :o :fluffle:

HEY!

Yes, I've been away a while. I've been really, really, really busy with a lot of things.

About the only old timer from hear I here from anymore is Bitchkitten. :)

I recently started volunteering.

They in no way make the home owners or volunteers participate in anything remotely religious.

They don't do it here in TX either. :) So even in the "religious south", they don't.

One of my jobs with Habitat is to teach new home owners how to set up their computers and internet (generously donated!) and there's nothing religious about it.

My wife and I were site hosts in NJ. My only problem with Habitat was the prayer each day before work started. And that's nothing against the organization, its their right to pray, they do great work, and raise their own money. The prayer was my only problem and in this case the ends clearly justify the means which is why I was a happy volunteer.

My wife and I were site hosts in NJ. My only problem with Habitat was the prayer each day before work started. And that's nothing against the organization, its their right to pray, they do great work, and raise their own money. The prayer was my only problem and in this case the ends clearly justify the means which is why I was a happy volunteer.

Erk .... we don't have that. We simply open up ... no prayer at all.

Maybe at the construction sites they do that, but certainly not at the office or at ReStore. However, we've built homes for folks not of the Christian faith and I'm close friends with the Construction manager and he's agnostic. I'm pretty sure we don't do that here.

NJ may be different than TX, though.

HEY!

Yes, I've been away a while. I've been really, really, really busy with a lot of things.

About the only old timer from hear I here from anymore is Bitchkitten. :)

hey Keru... welcome back. :p

hey Keru... welcome back. :p

Oh I never really go away. :)

Erk .... we don't have that. We simply open up ... no prayer at all.

Maybe at the construction sites they do that, but certainly not at the office or at ReStore.

NJ may be different than TX, though.

this was the construction site. thats what site hosts do. My wife and I talked about it at great length. She is quite religious and I am not. We both decided that shelter was a primary concern of all people and outweighed any concerns that we could selfishly have. Habitat is very good at not being pushy about faith which in my mind means they are comfortable with their position and have nothing to prove. I respect that position which makes it much easier for me to volunteer.

What are the work sites like? Do they have leader people that tell you what to do? Do the leaders have a list of all the people that signed up for that day?

I work for Habitat for Humanity. (www.longviewhabitat.org)

It is a self-described ecumenical Christian organization, but has a non-descrimination policy. We have Muslims, Jews, and Atheists working within the organization.

It does a lot of good for a lot of people.

As for Carter, well, Habitat was founded in 1976 and the Carters's involvement didn't start until 1984. :)

Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity.
*molests*


what? I tackled you last time.

this was the construction site. thats what site hosts do. My wife and I talked about it at great length. She is quite religious and I am not. We both decided that shelter was a primary concern of all people and outweighed any concerns that we could selfishly have. Habitat is very good at not being pushy about faith which in my mind means they are comfortable with their position and have nothing to prove. I respect that position which makes it much easier for me to volunteer.

Oh I completely understand. The good work the organization does far outweighs any religion. (Not religion bashing, just sayin')

We just don't do the prayer thing in TX. I'm not saying doing the prayer is a bad thing ... I mean ... we all pray. Even Atheists pray in their own right. We just don't have a ceremonial thing here. I'm always curious about other HFH orgs in other States.

I'm quite pleased with Habitat. I love working for the organization. No, it's not a venue to get rich or make a name for one's self, but it's good honest work for good people and for a good cause.

What are the work sites like? Do they have leader people that tell you what to do? Do the leaders have a list of all the people that signed up for that day?

Well there is a construction manager, but it's pretty open. If you have suggestions, don't be afraid. A blueprint will be in play and the crews will have to stick with the floor plans, but the home owners will be right there sweating with you.

We like to send new construct folks to the neighborhood we're building to get a look at the houses. You might want to talk to your local branch construction manager and have him/her show you a built house.

Like I said, I know little about the construction end of things, but I do know they're a friendly bunch. :D

I honestly do not think you could consider it bad on ANY level.

*molests*


what? I tackled you last time.

Hehehe! Heya Sark :) How ya been?

Oh I completely understand. The good work the organization does far outweighs any religion. (Not religion bashing, just sayin')

We just don't do the prayer thing in TX. I'm not saying doing the prayer is a bad thing ... I mean ... we all pray. Even Atheists pray in their own right. We just don't have a ceremonial thing here. I'm always curious about other HFH orgs in other States.

I'm quite pleased with Habitat. I love working for the organization. No, it's not a venue to get rich or make a name for one's self, but it's good honest work for good people and for a good cause.

my thoughts exactly.

my thoughts exactly.

Then you're definately an asset. :) Thank you for your service!

Hehehe! Heya Sark :) How ya been?

deliciously unemployed.

Oh, give us moon - The son of Earth, daughter of Apollo.

Why would we want to go to the objects of solar system....Why? For we are human, it is in our nature: From the adventures of Columbus to flight of Steve Fossett - To expand, to explore, to experience.

I think Jimmy Carter missed his stride. He's done more good after his presidency than during it.

If he weren't older than dirt, I'd vote for him if he ran.

Edit: This thread is mine! *charges rent*

*pays two mudpies for rent.*

Carter's track record as Prexy is pretty bad, he's altogether too honest and decent for the job. He's a great diplomat, though.

I worked on a few homes for this organization. Good concept even with our worst President, and worst ex-President, at its helm.