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ReStore Stories: Adam

Habitat ReStore is the low cost DIY store that builds hope and homes. We help local families improve their homes for less and provide volunteer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including Adam Harkin.Adam (21) started volunteering with Habitat...

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Waiting in Hope: Advent 2021

Jenny Williams is Chief Executive of Habitat for Humanity Ireland. As the season of Advent comes to a close, her reflection reminds us why we are celebrating. and that there are many out there who don't have a safe home this Christmas. Read her Advent reflection...

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Advent 2021: The True Meaning of Christmas

Mary Dunnion is a Lecturer at Letterkenny IT, Donegal, and Habitat supporter. Since 2010 Mary has led LYIT student teams to build in partnership with Habitat in Malawi, Zambia and India. Read her Advent reflection below: During the past 11 years I have travelled to...

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Advent 2021: Building Relationships

Paddy has been involved for many years supporting Habitat through volunteering at events; as part of the Gilnahirk/St. Colmcille’s church partnership and as a Youth Build Leader to Romania. Paddy was also part of the Panel that helped set up Habitat’s Youth Advocacy...

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City of God: Advent 2021

Fr. Raymond is the Catholic chaplain at Ulster University, Coleraine as well as serving as part of the clergy team in St. Patrick’s, Portrush. Raymond’s involvement with Habitat stretches nearly 20 years – integral to the Ethiopia partnership having led multiple...

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The Four Candles of Advent: Advent 2021

Joanne Kelly is a Guidance Counsellor at Old Bawn Community School, Dublin. Joanne has travelled on student teams from Old Bawn in support of the Romania partnership as well as being part of a team of individuals from across Ireland who travelled to build in...

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