HOME IS THE KEY

Home is something so precious to us. It’s where we get to live, experience life and be truly us, together. Celebrating big life moments and caring for each other in times of need all happens at home. It’s where we are happy, comfortable and motivated to do bigger and better things. Home is our key to who we are and what we love. 

Earlier this month we got asked to participate in the Home is The Key campaign with Habitat for Humanity.  We immediately knew this was a campaign we wanted to be a part of. Something to support the better good for us as humans. We believe so strongly in their purpose, and what they stand for. Ensuring everyone has a safe home is so important, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with thisorganization to spread the word this spring. This is a sponsored post on behalf of Habitat for Humanity’s Home Is The Key campaignand its corporate partners. Thank you for continue to push us all to do better, be better!

The Home is The Key campaign is Habitat for Humanity’s national cause campaign to address the nation’s rising affordable housing crisis and generate support and overall knowledge about this crisis. In full transparency Michael and I weren’t fully aware of all these facts prior to joining forces with Habitat and their partners. We now see more than ever why we need to do what we can to make a true difference in peoples lives, outside of the day to day work we do with Clark + Aldine. 
So let’s start with some facts that completely shocked us.

Did you know:

• There is not a single state in the U.S. where a person working a full time at the federal minimum wage can afford the local fair market rent for a two bedroom apartment.

• That virtually nowhere in the United States can a full-time employee earring minimum wage afford a one bedroom apartment. In fact, even two jobs with minimum wage cannot rent a two bedroom apartment is 34 states and the District of Columbia.

• Nearly 19 million U.S. households pay half or more of their income on a place to live.

• In fact, today, 1 in 6 families pay half or more of their income on their rent or mortgage and often are choosing betokening paying for housing or nutritious food, reliable transportation or even life-saving medication. 

This is wild to think about. But it is a reality for FAR too many families here in the United States. Can you even imagine not knowing where you might go to sleep for the night, let alone if your children will be safe and warm. It takes the support of people like us who care deeply about this issue to make all the difference. 

Everyone deserves a decent shelter to thrive in. Strong and stable homes help to build communities in which are strong and stable. Without an opportunity to own an affordable home this eliminates the barriers to a better, healthier lifestyle. With a little bit of help we all have the ability and potential to stand on our own. Habitate Homes help put families on a new path. A few more quick facts for ya’ll, Habitat does not give away houses. In fact, future homeowners put in a significant amount of time, sweat, and equity in the process. They then pay an affordable mortgage with their home. Future homeowners also receive financial education and training to actually help them succeed and lead them on the right path. There are many ways that we can help and support Habitat. Your finical support, your voice and you time can change the lives of families in your own community and ones around the world.

There is not a single state in the U.S. where a person working a full time at the federal minimum wage can afford the local fair market rent for a two bedroom apartment.

So now that you’ve got all the facts, here’s all the important information of just exactly how you can get involved too. Habitat for Humanity has made this beyond easy you guys: you can donate, shop and share!

Donate to Support: Visit Home Is The Key  and make a donation.

Shop to Support: Chico’s FAS: Donate in-store or online at any of the Chico’s FAS brandsmentioned below:

• Chico’s: Every sale of a Signature Slub Tee Shirt from April 1 – May 31 will support Habitat, as well as $5 from the sale of each gift card over $25 in value, up to $100,000.
• White House Black Market: From April 1 – May 31, White House Black Market will donate $5 from the sale of each gift card over $25 in value, up to $50,000.
• Soma Intimates: From April 1 – May 31, Soma will donate $5 from the sale of each gift card over $25 in value, up to $50,000.
• At Home: In addition to featuring Habitat as the register fundraising partner throughout April, At Home will donate $4.55 per coaster from the sale of select coaster sets that give back to Habitat, beginning in April until supplies last.
• O-Cedar: O-Cedar https://ocedar.com/  will donate $1 to Habitat for Humanity for every ProMist MAX Microfiber Spray Mop sold by O-Cedar to any U.S. retail channel in the U.S. from April 1 to May 31.

Share to Support: Nissan will donate $5 every time #HomeIsTheKey is shared on social media in April!

-Much love

Danielle and Michael