HABITAT FOR HUMANIT Y : Supp I
n the Gospels, we learn much about the roots of our Catholic social teaching directly from Jesus. He frequently taught the importance of helping the poor and treating everyone with the dignity that is given to them by God. We are called to seek the common good and well-being of all. We are also called to be missionaries in our communities and bring Christ to others outside the walls of our homes and church, providing a living example of what a good Christian life looks like by loving and serving others. One such program that combines these two important aspects of our faith — the Catholic social teaching of supporting the common good of all, and living a life of stewardship and witness to our faith — is Habitat for Humanity. Longtime parishioner Steve Titzer is very involved in the Evansville chapter of Habitat
for Humanity — he served as a board member for 28 years and has been a part of the finance committee as well. “As a CPA (certified public accountant), I was involved in many nonprofits over the years,” Steve says. “Of all of those, Habitat for Humanity stuck with me because of the value that it brings to the community. I have seen firsthand how this program affects the lives of those that it benefits.” Habitat for Humanity uses a model that doesn’t simply gift a home to a family — they apply for the home and must meet the requirements. The families that live in these homes have a 25-year to 30-year no-interest mortgage. They commit to 300-plus hours of sweat equity working on their own homes, as well as other homes in the community. They attend classes for financial planning and maintaining a home.
Bruce Bryant presenting keys at a home dedication
Bruce Bryant
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Nancy Traylor and Pat O’Daniel at the home dedication of KaMeka T.
Celebrating the home dedication for KaMeka T.
