World Habitat Day is celebrated on the first Monday in October. On this day, Habitat for Humanity joins the United Nations and organizations from around the world in raising awareness, educating and mobilizing individuals and communities to take action on the current global housing crisis.
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A decent place to live can remove barriers to opportunity, success and health that might have been part of a family’s life for years, if not generations
World Habitat Day 2021 Coloring Contest
Draw a picture of your dream home for a chance to win a $50 VISA Gift Card!
Contest Rules:
  • Open to children ages 5-12
  • Contest runs from August 30 - October 4, 2021
  • Winner will receive a $50 VISA Gift card
  • Winner will also be featured on Habitat La Crosse’s 2021 Holiday Card!
  • Completed drawings can be dropped off at the Habitat ReStore (Wednesday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm) or mailed to:
             Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area
            Attn: Coloring Contest
            3181 Berlin Drive
            La Crosse, WI54601
            Or scanned and emailed to pam@habitatlacrosse.org
  • Child's name and information will not be shared in the contest.
 
Contest Timeline:
October 4                Entries due
October 7                An internal panel of judges at Habitat will choose the top 10 entries
October 9-16        Vote for your favorite drawing on Habitat ReStore La Crosse's Facebook page
                                       You can also cast your vote in-person at the Habitat ReStore
October  20           Winner will be announced on Habitat ReStore La Crosse’s Facebook page and on Habitat for Humanity’s website

Coloring Contest Sheet.pdf
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Did You Know?
  • About 1 in 4 people live in conditions that harm their health, safety, prosperity and opportunities. If action isn’t taken, that number will grow to 2 out of 5 — the equivalent of 3 billion people — by 2030.
  • One in 5 people — 1.6 billion people worldwide — lack access to adequate shelter, and, by 2050, the
    global urban population rate is expected to rise from 54 percent to 66 percent.
  • Habitat works in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in over 70 countries.
  • Through Habitat’s work each day, nearly 5,000 people find strength, stability and independence
    through safe, decent and affordable shelter.
  • By 2050, 7 in 10 people worldwide are projected to be living in urban areas, causing slums and
    unplanned settlements to swell.
  • Virtually nowhere in the U.S. can a full-time employee earning minimum wage afford a one bedroom
    apartment. Even two such jobs won’t rent a two-bedroom apartment in 29 states and the
    District of Columbia.
The Impact of Adequate Housing
  • Better, affordable living conditions lead to improved health, stronger childhood development and
    the ability — and financial flexibility — to make forward-looking choices.
  • Homeownership is a form of wealth accumulation through equity and forced savings from
    mortgage repayment.
  • Good housing attracts economic investment and development.
  • Decent shelter contributes to thriving school systems, community organizations and civic activism.
  • Safe homes and neighborhoods help build social stability and security.