To view a PDF version of the Abrahamic House brochure click here.
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| What is an Abrahamic House?
The Abrahamic House is a partnership project coordinated by Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity that brings Christian, Jewish and Muslim believers together to plan, fundraise, and build a house for a qualified, low-income Charlotte County family in need.
The name of the project derives from what the three faith traditions have in common—they all recognize Abraham as a founding patriarch.
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An Abrahamic House is a true demonstration of Theology of the Hammer, a phrase coined by HFHI Founder Millard Fuller. We can set our differences aside and use a hammer as an instrument to manifest God’s love and to transform lives and neighborhoods.
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How Can You Help?
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Sponsoring Congregation-Donate a minimum of $1,000 which will be used towards covering the cost of the materials to build the house. Receive recognition on buildsite signage, Charlotte County Habitat’s website and in Habitat’s newsletter.
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Volunteer-Work on the construction site of this house as an individual or organize a "group build" - a team of at least 5 people building on a particular day.
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General Supporter-Make a financial gift that will help continue the Habitat ministry (Checks may be payable to "Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity: Abrahamic House")
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Support a fundraiser-Participate in one of Habitat’s various fundraiser events year round. For information on upcoming events, call (941) 639-3162 or visit www.charlottecountyhfh.org.
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Write about us-Draw attention to Habitat for Humanity's ministry and this project by writing or including on article, news brief, or flyer in a congregational newsletter or website
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Pray-Pray for this project, Habitat for Humanity and it's homeowners, and for greater love to be demonstrated between Charlotte County residents and faith communities with different beliefs
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Why would you want to Help?
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Because you believe in the concept of mitzvah-doing good deeds in the community-tikkun olam-repairing the world to make it a better place-or the golden rule-doing unto others as you would have them do unto you.
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Because the things that unite us can be so much more powerful than that which divides us.
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Because Habitat is a people-to-people partnership—men and women of various diverse racial and ethnic groups, income levels, denominations and faiths, occupations and age groups.
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Because this is an excellent opportunity to have a meaningful hands-on, practical mission in your own back yard.
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| The Warners, recipients of the first Abrahamic House in Charlotte County, at their Oct. 2008 wall-raising ceremony |
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For more information please contact
Shelly L. Shepard, Director of Faith Relations
By phone 941-639-3162
Or email faith@charlottecountyhfh.org
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Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity
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Families Served
Since 1987
232
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LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY - Help provide homeownership for generations to come by remembering Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity in your estate planning – it’s a gift that keeps on giving. Click here for more information...
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Main Office
1750 Manzana Ave.
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Ph: (941)-639-3162
Fax: (941)-639-7414
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