JIM LEVYA VOLUNTEERS AT LANCASTER AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN LANCASTER, PA
Elgin, IL (Feb. 2008)—Jim Leyva of Lombard, IL, has recently undertaken a Church of the Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) assignment with Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity in Lancaster, PA.
Lancaster Area Habitat is a non-denominational Christian housing ministry whose mission is to help low- to moderate-income families purchase their first home. The organization renovates old houses and builds new ones, then sells them at no profit and mortgages them at no interest to families with income too low to qualify for conventional mortgages or FHA loans. Habitat for Humanity is a partnership building program, not a give-away. Homeowners must volunteer 500 hours of work into their own homes as well as other Habitat homes. Jim will help coordinate and manage volunteers and work with other volunteers on current projects.
After completing his high school diploma and time in the workforce, Jim chose to explore his options through BVS. Jim’s poetic and creative spirit will be an asset to his new community and service position. In his own words, “Service is a way to make my faith whole.” Jim is a member of the York Center Church of the Brethren in Lombard, IL. Jim can be reached through the BVS office at 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120.
Lancaster Area Habitat is a non-denominational Christian housing ministry whose mission is to help low- to moderate-income families purchase their first home. The organization renovates old houses and builds new ones, then sells them at no profit and mortgages them at no interest to families with income too low to qualify for conventional mortgages or FHA loans. Habitat for Humanity is a partnership building program, not a give-away. Homeowners must volunteer 500 hours of work into their own homes as well as other Habitat homes. Jim will help coordinate and manage volunteers and work with other volunteers on current projects.
After completing his high school diploma and time in the workforce, Jim chose to explore his options through BVS. Jim’s poetic and creative spirit will be an asset to his new community and service position. In his own words, “Service is a way to make my faith whole.” Jim is a member of the York Center Church of the Brethren in Lombard, IL. Jim can be reached through the BVS office at 1451 Dundee Avenue, Elgin, IL 60120.
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