Personal Statement: Habitat For Humanity

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I would like to work for Habitat for Humanity because I want to lift families out of poverty and help them build lifelong tools, so they can teach others how to get out of poverty too. In detail, I believe that I am called to work for Habitat for Humanity because I was provided with a stable shelter that enables me to continue my education to success. If it was not for Habitat for Humanity enriching and providing my family a home, I would not be at Berea College. Most importantly, I can help Habitat for Humanity continue providing low-income families affordable homes through my past experience with community service and working past jobs that held high standards. For example, I have been volunteering with Berea Buddies for two semesters now,

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