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Plutocracy development…a new term I coined…that is really the way we see all our towns and cities developing..what about seniors, vets, working people…what about ownership by the people, for the people, not the developers and politicians…

Part of it is the way the system is gamed…tax credits don’t increase taxes , increase kids in the school system, and don’t create a long term intergenerational new York…then why do we believe it..who is making out…the plutocracy, the marketing to other wealthy countries, the areas that are being gentrified, and the models of perpetuating poverty, that have not empowered people to live with dignity.   Its time for change…join us in our WarOnPoverty Walk for homes now, this Sunday….two miles, and for those that want to walk with me from yonkers more…see our website.. God bless you..change is coming…

 

Jim Killoran, Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity of Westchester

524 Main Street, New Rochelle NY 10801

(914) 403-4821

 

Poverty, because it’s not just in third world Countries. It’s in our world too. 

War on Poverty; Walk for Homes Sunday, Novermber 2, 2014

 

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2^nd anniversary of Sandy…surreal, tragic, hope for a better tomorrow, sad, grateful…for so many who are helping.

We work with volunteers from Credit Suisse,today on Breezy point sandy homes…helping to make sure that another family gets closer to getting in..

The power of one…I think of it often..the power of one volunteer day, volunteer group, one home being finished…one day in giving..

It is with great gratitude to all the groups who have helped us ..in the power of one, helping so many lives be changed…

I think of my friends from Fordham,Sai,  from Israel Aid, from Bank of America, from Goldman, from Holy Child, from Stacy to Allie, to big Tom and Norma to all who helped…to Sesh, and the team….so many helped me to lead this charge, the charge to change the way we live, to save lives, to help families survive…and have a new life.

Thank you to all who helped..to the many families I cried with celebrated with, worked with …..being helped to work with us and realize we are all one NY, one family…due to Sandys wrath great things have happened. We  have much work to do now…

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A great day no question…today we work on so many things, always amazed at what we do..

One week from today is the anniversary of Hurricane Sandy too..so many things..

Today I announce 10/22/ rebuild america day, rebuild NY day…why not! It makes sense.today I am honored to speak at

Insitutional investors, and to 80 companies..ab out getting involved…..amazing.. thank you II..

These companies, like yours have the power to change the world, a neighborhood a community..and their own lives at the same time..when will you step up no matter how large or small…

 

Jim Killoran, Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity of Westchester

524 Main Street, New Rochelle NY 10801

(914) 403-4821

 

Poverty, because it’s not just in third world Countries. It’s in our world too. 

War on Poverty; Walk for Homes Sunday, Novermber 2, 2014

 

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Next week we put on Solar Panels on two more homes..amazing..

Along with that we get ready for our #WaronPoverty Walk for Homes..

This event will take us to a different level..helping to make recognition that there are so many without homes ..so many living in substandard housing..incredible.

A mother came in crying…”there is no kitchen, no working light, ceiling crush down and life wires from the fixer are exposed..Apartment is infected by mice.”  It continues..this in #NewRochelle…it becomes harder and harder for us to be able to hear these stories..but we are getting our second wind, our fight, our voice…where are all the voices that should be speaking…about moms and kids and families and homes…..

Luxury development is not needed….any more..the numbers of people who need homes here is unbelievable..

Its time! Join us in our #WaronPoverty Walk for homes NOW…ITS TIME!  GET OUR PLEDGES, pledge my ten mile walk for homes…Nov 2^nd..

 

Jim Killoran, Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity of Westchester

524 Main Street, New Rochelle NY 10801

(914) 403-4821

 

Poverty, because it’s not just in third world Countries. It’s in our world too. 

War on Poverty; Walk for Homes Sunday, Novermber 2, 2014

 

"Like Us" on Habitat for Humanity of Westchester Facebook!

 

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Each second is gift…we are blessed to help , all over the world and here..

On this Columbus day, I celebrate Italian heritage Spanish heritage, Indian heritage..

After all they were here first..

I just ate at Esquina El Salvador….pulpusas sir..no gracias..but beans, and juevos y mas..

I remember Easter Week going to El Salvador, helping with earthquake victims there…having gone with Habitat and a team…

An interesting country, beautiful , we stayed in Sonsonate, while others worked in Salvador, el capital…

Houses were rocked, devastated, the whole time, I mixed concrete..all I did…mas mexcla more mix, more concrete mix..

Pouring water, mixing, it was what we did…

To help someone have a home, love in the mortar joints as one of millards books stated, the founder and friend..

Donde vive, I ask the mujer at the counter..Portchester….

I remember machine guns, outside the doors of our place we ate…protecting us…have you ever had to be protected by machine guns…

Seeing places like that, I understand why people want to live in Portchester, or Ny, or anywhere but…     tu quiere un mas Bueno vida….you want a better life..

So heres to Italy, and El Salvador, and Mexico and Ireland..and America….i had no machine guns outside the restaurant, just great food, and now off to our new Restore…bendiciones! Viva America!!!!!! Viva Salvador..gracias a Dios para todo!

 

Jim Killoran, Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity of Westchester

524 Main Street, New Rochelle NY 10801

(914) 403-4821

 

Poverty, because it’s not just in third world Countries. It’s in our world too. 

War on Poverty; Walk for Homes Sunday, Novermber 2, 2014

 

"Like Us" on Habitat for Humanity of Westchester Facebook!

 

Habitat for Humanity Westchester NY - 25 Years

Spring into action; the next 25 years!