Guest Post: Habitat Book Club Opens Eyes, Hearts

By Naomi Krueger
Courtesy of Books Make A Difference

Urban slums are home to 827.6 million people worldwide. In the United States, 48.5 million people live in poverty. Gaining access to affordable and decent housing is an increasing challenge and, believe it or not, reading and sharing book experiences may be a step toward finding a solution.

A Habitat for Humanity book club in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, is forging the way by encouraging dialogue and awareness around issues of poverty, race, immigration, and housing.

Habitat for Humanity International works to provide stable housing for families and children all over the world. Habitat partners with volunteers to build and transform housing for families in need so the families can have a fresh start. Habitat is also involved in advocacy and educational initiatives to promote poverty awareness.

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