I never paid
much attention, nor did I read the articles about those leaving corporate America
to find something more fulfilling. I had been in the construction industry for
many years and never gave a thought to leaving this field.
Fast forward. As
I began the journey of finding my faith and purpose I also began the journey of
not being satisfied with my career and where I was headed. I now look back and
understand that all of the good, bad and ugly was intentional and that GOD had
bigger and more purposeful plan for me. The two were packaged together for a
reason. The cliché “you get what you
give” was really starting to resonate with me and then the epiphany hit,
and I knew it was time to look for a career that carried more meaning and was
Christ centered.
Fast forward again.
I am thankful for the journey that got me to HFH as it taught me to trust GOD
and be patient. I give thanks every single day that I am here fulfilling not
only my personal mission but the Habitat mission as well. While I no longer sell a product, I continue
to use that skill to educate many on the benefits of working with Habitat and
why our mission is both crucial and necessary.
What makes our mission life-changing?
“Habitat works with families to help them acquire the access, skills and
financial education necessary for them to be successful homeowners. By
partnering with us, families seize the opportunity and possibility that decent,
affordable housing represents. Through shelter, we empower. We build strength,
stability and self-reliance through shelter.”
My favorite
thing about Habitat for Humanity is working
on anything that moves us in the direction of serving more families in need
such as:
· Building
new relationships with potential donors – critical for us to succeed to help
others.
· Working
with existing and meeting new volunteers – seeing their passion for our mission.
· Working
with our outstanding Board of Directors – we have an incredibly smart and engaged
BoD.
· Working
with a great staff that continues to expand their capacity and embrace growth
in order to better serve our community.
What is our role at Habitat?
1. We are a HOME BUILDER
2. We are a LOAN ORIGINATOR
3. We are a MORTGAGE HOLDER
4. We are a PROPERTY MANAGER
5. We are a RETAIL OUTLET
(ReStore) that brings in close to half of our yearly
revenue
6. We are a LIFESAVER TO MANY
and MANY
SAVE US
as well
The last 20
months at Habitat for Humanity-Berkeley County have been both a learning
experience and a life experience. There
is nothing more gratifying than working with a family that is on the cusp of
owning their first home. It confirms
that there was a bigger purpose for me and I am grateful that I was given the
patience to wait for it.
Should you
want to learn more about our mission and how you too can help change a life? Call me at 843-203-3749
or check out our website at www.berkeleyhabitat.org
George
#straightupblessed
