b'Support from The Ireland Fundshas been both an important encouragement and vital enabler of our work; 20,000 volunteers;100 homes; 9 neighborhoods whereHabitat has helpedchange the future.We have seen over and over that when people work together on a prac- nurtured through intentional volunteer programmes. We have 45 tical project real change is possible. As we continue to bring people volunteers from across the community working every week. We havetogether to help build a shared future we build community and hope.been focused on providing opportunities for vulnerable or marginal-Workinginpartnershipwithlocalhomelesscharity,Simonized young people; giving them new skills, partnering them with Community, we are able to continue to make a real impact for people buddies retired volunteers who have so much to give; working in need locally andmore than 200 young people come together every together to build community capacity and confidence.year as part of our Schools Programme which challenges youngThere are plenty of challenges, we need to be more sustainablepeople to play their part in changing the future.and in the meantime we need more support but we see real progressIn challenging economic times and with an increasing need toand seeing people change brings real joy.be environmentally sustainable we have opened the first HabitatHope has not gone away, in all of this we see a clear path forReStore in Europe, in Lisburn. Just 6 months in and sales, donations peacebuildersalmost as if the ugliness on our streets is deepeningand volunteers are already exceeding our expectations. The ReStore is the desire in many people for this place to have a different future.a new hub for our work; a place where the community meet together; We need continued support as we continue to deliver real impactsa place where low income families are able to improve their homes at through practical engagement, serving those in need, reaching acrossapricetheycanaffordandwherenewrelationshipsarebeingthe divisions to build a shared future for our land. connect2013 | 33'