With almost 1 million Haitians still living in temporary shelters after the January 2010 earthquake, BGR’s “Rebuild Haiti” initiative is both putting up houses and helping rebuild lives as well. About 800 simple, 12x16-foot, tin-roofed, cinder block houses have been built, using locally available materials, with a goal of 6,200 homes built in the next two to three years. Communities are involved in deciding and selecting who gets the homes. Most families, if they have able-bodied people, are participating in the construction of their own homes. Not only are new homes going up, but communities being transformed by the dignity and pride in what Haitians are accomplishing.

With the houses costing about $2,500 a piece, individuals, families, and churches can be involved funding a new home for a displaced family. Volunteer teams can even travel to Haiti and erect the house they have donated!  Full Article