Reba McEntire
(Singer/Actress)
“I believe in not only giving money, but giving of myself and my time. For five years, I’ve supported Habitat for Humanity, which works to eradicate homelessness and poverty housing. It builds affordable homes with volunteer labor, as well as donated materials and funds. The homeowners put in sweat equity to make their dream of home-ownership a reality. I make appearances on behalf of the organization, and I’ve also sponsored two homes at the Nashville affiliate. Seeing a family move into their own home-which they’ve worked to help build with their own hands- is thrilling and so satisfying.”
Reba McEntire Whirlpool/Habitat Commercial
Pauley Perette
(Actress/Singer)
“The act of people getting together to actually build a home for another family is such a beautiful and amazing concept. Homes built not only from the generosity and donations of others, but with actual hammering, roofing, painting and hands-on work from people who care. Being a part of a home build and seeing the structure finished and the family moving in is an incredible experience. I had one little girl take me by the hand and show me every inch of her new house. She was so proud, so happy. She showed me every vent, door knob, every little thing, beaming with pride. All it takes to understand how inclusive Habitat’s build are is one day on a build site. There is a job for everyone. You can bring your skill set with you or learn new skills. Women and men, young and old, every hand is lending a hand.
A clip from NCIS about Habitat for Humanity:
Thandiwe Banda
(First lady of Zambia)
“The reason I am involved with Habitat’s work is simple, as we are witnessing here that Habitat Zambia builds homes with the poor and marginalized, especially women and children. When I see the joy that comes on their faces when they have shelter, it all makes sense. As a result of decent shelter, they are now able to send their children to school and look after their children. If you don’t have a good home, I think it is very hard for you to provide for your family and even look after yourself. So if you have a home, you have security. I want to say to all the women hope is there, we want every Zambian to have a home. Do not lose hope.”
Anna Wilson
(Singer/ Songwriter)
“I wrote my song ‘A House, A Home’ after my first Habitat experience. If, when a person listens, they are reminded that it’s about creating a safe place where the people and the love inside the home are the most important thing-not the stuff- then the connection I hoped to make will have been successful. I hope it inspires and reminds them of what really matters at the end of the day-LOVE! If there is love at home, then there will be love in the world when we step out our front doors. Despite my disbelief at first, I learned that by the end of a build, an entire house is in fact going to be constructed by people, some of whom have never swung a hammer. From my participation with Habitat, I have experienced the impact of a person serving and being a part of something larger than themselves.”
“A House, A Home” Video
Tom Brokaw
(Former anchor, NBC News)
“I’ve alway been struck by the whole concept of Habitat of Humanity… very seldom do you get to leave something behind that has such meaning.”
Randall Wallace
(Screenwriter, Braveheart)
“Habitat for Humanity is a perpetual motion miracle: everyone who recieves, gives-and everyone who gives, recieves. If you want to live complacent and uninspired, stay away from Habitat; come close to Habitat and it will change you, and make you part of something that changes the world.”
* Wallace is also the founder of Hollywood for Habitat. See the video below for a peek at how people are volunteering in L.A.
Julia Stiles
(Actress)
“I wanted to visit a Latin American country, not as a tourist, but in a manner which allowed me to live with the people and give some help. I decided to work with Habitat for Humanity because its project goes beyond talking about the problems. It allows you to work with your own hands and give a home to somebody. That makes me feel very good.”
