I live in metro Atlanta, home to the 
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In addition to these wonderful sports teams Atlanta also offers some wonderful theaters, beautiful public parks (many of which offer baseball and softball opportunities), 
the Georgia Aquarium and numerous Universities and Colleges (including many of the nation's top Historically Black Colleges and Universities). There are, of course, numerous other things to see and do in metro Atlanta.
Today I wanted to highlight a top notch community service charity that is headquartered about 2.75 hours drive south of the city of Atlanta in Americus, Georgia. The organization is 
Habitat For Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller as an ecumenical Christian housing ministry after having spent three years doing similar work in Africa. You can read about the ensuing eight years in Millard Fuller's book Love In The Mortar Joints. In 1984, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter took their first work trip with Habitat For Humanity International. Their involvement with this fantastic organization propelled the effectiveness of it. Today, Habitat For Humanity has local affiliates and volunteer opportunities worldwide. Click HERE to find out more about your local opportunities to give a hand up! This is a fantastic organization that not only enriches Georgia, but the lives of people around the globe.
has given Habitat for Humanity International three out of a possible four stars; Click HERE to see the breakdown of the ratings and how they are determined for this organization.
I would also like to thank 
for her inspiration for this post. Please check out her blog titled
Table Rock Fellowship of Medford Oregon Steps Up to Help Habitat for Humanity Rogue Valley Build Their Next Home
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