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JOIN THE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

If you are looking to get involved locally or on a grand scale with a great non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity is a great one to join!

Habitat for Humanity works to “eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action”. The non-profit was founded in 1976 by a couple named Millard and Linda Fuller who left the big city to start a new life dedicated solely to serving the community by helping those less fortunate.

What started off as a local project has grown into a nationwide organization that has built over 200,000 homes since its inception. Unlike charity work, Habitat for Humanity requires home owners receiving help through the program to participate and contribute to the global call to action. A down payment must be made as well as a mortgage, which is applied to building and renewing future homes.

Habitat for Humanity is a positive cycle for deserving people all across the world, helping families get back on their feet. Not only do they build and refurbish homes but they fight for new housing legislation year round and keep track of the fluctuating housing market.

The program works off of capital and monetary donations. Raising awareness for the organization is another way to get involved, but donating your time and effort is always an honorable way of showing your support. To find out more information on the organization please visit their website at http://www.habitat.org to see what projects you can get involved in around your community.

References:

http://www.habitat.org

 

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Under the Sea at the Aquarium of the Pacific

Your week is over, and now it is time to scoop up the kids and have a little fun. While it is often hard to find venues that are both inexpensive and adventurous, the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific is a perfect place to visit, filled with nature and discovery that the whole family can enjoy!

Including nineteen major habitats and thirty-two exhibits, the Aquarium takes you on a journey through the floor of the Pacific Ocean with close-ups of some of its most feared aquatic predators. The Tropical Reef Habitat in particular features great close-ups of colorful fish, sea turtles, zebra sharks, and best of all, my favorite- the weedy sea dragons and seahorses. Other exhibits include the sea otter habitat, the shark lagoon, and an outdoor aviary, where you can touch and even feed some of the animals.

Teeming with over ten thousand species of marine life from scattered regions of the Pacific Ocean, the Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth largest in the nation. A non-profit organization founded in 1998, the Aquarium is highly educational, offering hands-on activities, programs, and lectures by leading scientists for people of all ages regarding the sustainability of our oceans and our planet as a whole. As one of the first aquariums to initiate greenhouse gases and practices, the Aquarium is more than just a zoological location. It is dedicated to celebrating the interactions between people, animals, and nature. Adjacent to the beautiful shores of Long Beach, take the whole family and make a day of it!

References:

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/

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