"Everyone Needs A Home"--DuPage Habitat for Humanity Partners with Oakbrook Center for Summer Fundraising Birdhouse Drawing.WHEATON, Ill. -- DuPage Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. ([R]), a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International Habitat For Humanity International (HFHI) (generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or simply Habitat) is an international, ecumenical Christian, non-governmental, non-profit organization devoted to building "simple, decent, and affordable" housing. ([R]), is pleased to announce "Everyone Needs A Home" birdhouse drawing in conjunction with Oakbrook Center's 44th Annual Invitational Fine Craft Exhibition from July 14-15, 2007. Proceeds from the drawing will help DuPage Habitat provide real homes for families in need. General Growth Properties General Growth Properties (NYSE: GGP) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust in the United States. It is based in Chicago, Illinois. History The company was founded by two brothers, Martin and Matthew Bucksbaum, in 1954. , Inc., owner and management company of Oakbrook Center Oakbrook Center is an upscale super-regional shopping center located near Interstate 88 in Oak Brook, Illinois. It was originally opened in 1962 and has become the largest open-air center in the United States. , has entered into an historic 3-year partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Together, the two organizations aim to raise awareness about the need for affordable homes and engage more supporters of Habitat's work and mission. The birdhouse drawing coincides with DuPage Habitat's building season with the groundbreaking of two home rehabilitation projects in Westmont and Glen Ellyn Glen Ellyn, village (1990 pop. 24,944), Du Page co., NE Ill., a residential suburb of Chicago; inc. 1892. Points of interest include Stacy Tavern, a 19th-century stagecoach stop on the Chicago-Galena route; a wildlife sanctuary; and an arboretum. . "We are thrilled to have a presence at the 44th Invitational Fine Craft Exhibition at Oakbrook Center," said Sarah Brachle, executive director, DuPage Habitat for Humanity. "We selected the birdhouse theme as a simple reminder that everyone needs a home. This program raises awareness of the issue of affordable housing in DuPage County and provides visitors an opportunity to make donations to help build those homes." Volunteers at the DuPage Habitat booth will be encouraging visitors to participate in a free drawing for one of 30 charming birdhouses donated for this event. About Oakbrook Center's 44(th) Annual Invitational Fine Craft Exhibition A long-standing tradition that began in 1963, the fine craft exhibition is one of the largest open-air, juried fine craft presentations in the country. Nearly 100 artists from all over the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada showcase their works, attracting over 139,000 visitors each year. For more information, please visit www.oakbrookcenter.com. About DuPage Habitat for Humanity DuPage Habitat for Humanity is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. DuPage Habitat serves DuPage County, Illinois DuPage County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its county seat is Wheaton. and works in partnership with people in need to build modest and affordable housing by building and renovating houses using donated materials and volunteer labor. These houses are then sold to limited income families needing decent shelter. Those who qualify must demonstrate their commitment to home ownership by investing 250 hours of sweat equity Sweat Equity The equity that is created in a company or some other asset as a direct result of hard work by the owner(s). Notes: For example, rebuilding the engine on your 1968 Mustang to increase its value. and repaying the cost of their house through a no-interest long-term loan. This "giving a hand up--not a hand out" approach gives families pride in their accomplishment of ownership of their first home. For more information on DuPage Habitat, this event, or how you can get involved, please call Sarah Brachle at 630.510.3737 or visit www.dupagehabitat.org. |
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