BIG Wall Décor Donates Artwork to Habitat for Humanity
United by a common purpose to connect and improve the community, BIG Wall Décor is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity. BIG Wall Décor is donating artwork to the Habitat Homeowners program so they can decorate new homes with massive, stylish art.
When single-mother of 4, Crystal found out she had been selected for the Habitat Homeowners program, she was thrilled.
“Prior to becoming a Habitat Homeowner, my 4 children and I were living with my mother in a small 900 square foot house. The house was old, you could feel the wind blowing through the cabinets in the kitchen and smell the water damage in the basement...Since I am a single mom I knew it would be hard to afford a house big enough for the 5 of us, especially in this economy... made this house beautiful for us...I am forever grateful for all they did for our home." - Crystal, Battle Creek
Together, BIG Wall Décor and Habitat for Humanity are empowering people to live their best lives.
Because a home is more than a place to sleep. Just as art is more than a decoration.
A home is a place where you feel safe and supported. In your home, you feel most comfortable and relaxed. It’s the place where your family comes together to grow and improve.
And art is one of the most powerful forms of self-expression because art is universally understood. Art has no language barrier or education requirements. Art unites and connects us all.
What Does Habitat for Humanity Do?
Since Habitat for Humanity International began in 1976, the non-profit has provided safe and affordable shelter to over 39 million people.
Habitat for Humanity serves in over 70 countries. They build new homes, repair old homes, and provide natural disaster relief.
One of the most powerful ways Habitat for Humanity supports communities and empowers families is through their Habitat Homeowners program.
What Is the Habitat Homeowners Program?
Habitat for Humanity partners with the community to build new homes for families in need.
Access to safe, decent, affordable housing is a barrier for families striving to provide a healthy and stable environment for their children.
Habitat for Humanity is on a mission to make sure everyone has a decent place to live.
How Does the Habitat Homeowners Program Work?
Families on a path to building a better life for their children apply for a Habitat Home through their local Habitat for Humanity branch.
Families qualify for a Habitat Home based on three criteria:
- Their need for better housing.
- Their willingness to partner with Habitat for Humanity and work alongside volunteers.
- Their ability to pay an affordable mortgage.
The family selection process is nondiscriminatory. Neither race nor religion is a factor in approving families as recipients of Habitat Homes.
How Are Habitat for Humanity Homes Paid For?
Habitat Homeowner’s Responsibilities
Sweat equity is the initial investment that Habitat for Humanity requires of their Habitat Homeowners. It’s an opportunity for the family to work alongside the Habitat for Humanity volunteers. In doing so, the family becomes invested in their new home and their community.
There are many ways families can contribute sweat equity to their Habitat Home, including but not limited to:
- Assisting with building their home.
- Cleaning their home construction jobsite.
- Volunteering at a Habitat ReStore.
- Performing administrative tasks for their local Habitat for Humanity branch.
- Making lunch for volunteers building their home.
- Participating in homeowner classes.
- Documenting a disaster preparedness plan.
Families who participate in the Habitat Homeowners program pay a fair, affordable mortgage.
These mortgage payments go to Habitat for Humanity to fund more Habitat Homes.
Community Help
As a non-profit organization, Habitat for Humanity relies on community support and donations.
Habitat for Humanity relies on volunteers. Volunteers construct most Habitat Homes. Volunteers also run Habitat ReStores and other Habitat for Humanity programs.
Local businesses and corporations, small and large, partner with Habitat for Humanity. They provide the funding and materials needed to build Habitat Homes.
How You Can Help Habitat for Humanity So Everyone Has A Decent Place to Live
Lending a hand to help your neighbor is a core belief and value at Habitat for Humanity. Find your local Habitat for Humanity branch and inquire about their many volunteer opportunities.
Short on time? Help Habitat for Humanity improve your community with a monetary donation that contributes to funding a Habitat Home. When everyone has a decent place to live, your community becomes safer, healthier, and more prosperous.
Have a Cause That Could Benefit From a BIG Wall Décor Art Donation?
Here at BIG Wall Décor, we know that art is so much more than a decoration.
Art is a powerful form of self-expression that gives people confidence and strength.
Art drastically impacts the energy in a room so you feel energized and optimistic.
Art can lift your mood, helping you feel happier and lighter.
Art is a universally understood language that brings us closer together.
Art is at the core of humanity.
If you are part of a non-profit organization or have a worthy cause that would benefit from an art donation, please email info@bigwalldecor.com with your request.
