Designer Information Services is a proud supporter of Habitat for Humanity. We have supported efforts to eliminate substandard housing by assisting on building projects in Stanislaus County. Many of our clients have joined in our efforts by donating products to this important cause.
David Cline, DIS Sales & Marketing Manager, working on a Habitat home in Modesto, CA
The world is experiencing a global housing crisis. About 1.6 billion
people live in substandard housing and 100 million are homeless,
according to the United Nations. (1) These people are increasingly
urban residents, and every week more than a million people are born in,
or move to, cities in the developing world. (2) Today, a billion people
-- 32 per cent of the global urban population -- live in urban slums.
If no serious action is taken, the United Nations reports that the
number of slum dwellers worldwide will increase over the next 30 years
to nearly 2 billion. (3) In the United Sates alone, 95 million people, one third of the nation,
have housing problems including payments too large a percentage of
their income, overcrowding, poor quality shelter and homelessness.(4)
Throughout the world, people live in inadequate housing, and Habitat
for Humanity is dedicated to providing decent, affordable homes for
those in need.
There
are many ways for you to partner with Habitat for Humanity.
Volunteering at a build site, donating, holding a fundraiser, or
shopping at a ReStore. Manufacturers, builders, and home owners can
support Habitat through donations to the ReStore program.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry
that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of
eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has
built more than 225,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and
affordable shelter for more than 1 million people. For more
information, visit www.habitat.org.
