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Tim Higgins is raising money for New Orleans 2012


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NEW ORLEANS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
New Orleans continues to rebuild housing that was destroyed by the devastating flooding of Hurricane Katrina. NOHFH has become a beacon of hope in this rebuilding process by recruiting and deploying tens of thousands of volunteers to construct new homes in damaged, blighted neighborhoods. With the support of our volunteers, donors, and partners across the country and even the world, NOHFH’s home building capacity has increased annually since 2005. New Orleans is a city with historically low rates of home ownership and high levels of poverty, yet it is a place of resiliency, hope, and cultural vibrancy.

With a spirit of renewal, NOHFH rising to the challenges presented by a substandard housing stock and is helping many to realize their dream of home ownership.


The Sheil Catholic Center is the Catholic outreach on the campuses of Northwestern University.  we are a faith community of students, faculty, staff and associates who together offer a welcoming place for worship, celebration of sacraments and pastoral care.  We promote education and spiritual growth, as well as provide opportunities for service and leadership within the academic setting.  Our mission is to transform society by renewing our faith and inviting others to know Christ.  Learn more about the Sheil Catholic Center at www.sheil.northwestern.edu

 
Tim Higgins's Story:

I first traveled to New Orleans with students from the Sheil Center in December 2005, three months after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.   Fr. Tony Rigoli, pastor of St. Jude’s Shrine.  will again be our host this year.  We will be collaborating with New Orleans Habitat for Humanity , helping the people of New Orleans to rebuild their lives and homes.   Our students have helped to gut and rebuild over 38 homes and there is still much work to be done. Today, as one of the Campus Ministers at the Sheil Catholic Center, it is my great joy and privilege to lead students on this adventure of faith and service.  This year marks our 10th trip and over 142 students have now participated in this service-learning experience.  All of the money I raise goes directly into our Scholarship Fund, which provides assistance to students who need help with travel expenses.  Please join me in our fundraising efforts by making a donation! 

Thank you for believing in and supporting the mission of the Sheil Catholic Center as we strive to be the presence of Christ on the campuses ofNorthwestern University and throughout the world.  

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