habitat for humanity and Rebuilding Together Dutchess County

When my grandfather bought his home in 1969 he paid $6500.00, cash. Today, $6500.00 would not get you a new garage out in the backyard, let alone a home. Many people envision the chance of owning their own home as a significant milestone; it is the opportunity to settle down. Every person is entitled to have things out of life and everyone should work hard to obtain it. However, buying a house today is extremely expensive, and many people cannot afford housing. As of today, the American dream has been fulfilled for a large number of the population, however not everyone has been able to share in this dream. This dream of being a home owner and the chance to live in suitable, economical housing is becoming more and more removed for large sections of the population. Homelessness in the streets of American has become an alarming sign of the seriousness of this problem.
There are many fictitious stories floating around that states that poverty only influences a small part of our population and that those who are living in poverty are only in inner cities and they do not work or work hard enough. This could not be farther from the truth. Another myth is the extensive assumption that the inner city population living in poverty is all people of color. Here are some statistics on the poverty level in America...in 1973; the poverty level was at 11.1 percent. In 1983 the rate jumped up to 15.2. In 2000, the percentage rate went down to 11.3 due to the economic expansion. When there is a better understanding of what nonprofits are able to accomplish, one can then understand the importance of supporting, volunteering and hopefully contributing to the cause.
This paper will focus on two major extraordinary not for profit organiz...

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...profits described here is the rapport they make with each other. Due to the similarities in their mission, these two organizations have a really good understanding of how important it is that they cooperate with each other and work together. Since the need in the area of housing is so strong, it’s evident to both nonprofits that they will not be competing with each other, rather they are stronger together.
Fundraising, another yet very important topic when it comes to nonprofits. Most people think of the word fundraising when they think of nonprofits. When it comes to fundraising, Habitat for Humanity has its own handbook. For Habitat the largest decision they would need to make would be on decided which kind of fundraiser to do. They have dodge ball and golf tournaments to auctioning of a ‘honey do list’ and having someone complete that list for you.