You Get What You Give

George Druyos • February 9, 2018

Habitat For Humanity - Our mission is life-changing

I never paid much attention, nor did I read the articles about those leaving corporate America to find something more fulfilling. I had been in the construction industry for many years and never gave a thought to leaving this field.

Fast forward. As I began the journey of finding my faith and purpose I also began the journey of not being satisfied with my career and where I was headed. I now look back and understand that all of the good, bad and ugly was intentional and that GOD had bigger and more purposeful plan for me. The two were packaged together for a reason. The cliché “ you get what you give ” was really starting to resonate with me and then the epiphany hit, and I knew it was time to look for a career that carried more meaning and was Christ centered.

Fast forward again. I am thankful for the journey that got me to HFH as it taught me to trust GOD and be patient. I give thanks every single day that I am here fulfilling not only my personal mission but the Habitat mission as well. While I no longer sell a product, I continue to use that skill to educate many on the benefits of working with Habitat and why our mission is both crucial and necessary.

What makes our mission life-changing?

“Habitat works with families to help them acquire the access, skills and financial education necessary for them to be successful homeowners. By partnering with us, families seize the opportunity and possibility that decent, affordable housing represents. Through shelter, we empower. We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.”

My favorite thing about Habitat for Humanity is working on anything that moves us in the direction of serving more families in need such as:

·Building new relationships with potential donors – critical for us to succeed to help others.

·Working with existing and meeting new volunteers – seeing their passion for our mission.

·Working with our outstanding Board of Directors – we have an incredibly smart and engaged BoD.

·Working with a great staff that continues to expand their capacity and embrace growth in order to better serve our community.

What is our role at Habitat?

1.We are a HOME BUILDER

2.We are a LOAN ORIGINATOR

3.We are a MORTGAGE HOLDER

4.We are a PROPERTY MANAGER

5.We are a RETAIL OUTLET (ReStore) that brings in close to half of our yearly revenue

6.We are a LIFESAVER TO MANY and MANY SAVE US as well

The last 20 months at Habitat for Humanity-Berkeley County have been both a learning experience and a life experience. There is nothing more gratifying than working with a family that is on the cusp of owning their first home. It confirms that there was a bigger purpose for me and I am grateful that I was given the patience to wait for it.

Should you want to learn more about our mission and how you too can help change a life? Call me at 843-203-3749 or check out our website at www.berkeleyhabitat.org

George

#straightupblessed

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