Urgent Update: Gaia + World Habitat Day!

Gaia!

Monday, October 6th is World Habitat Day, and we're joining Habitat for Humanity to celebrate in a way that matters. :)

Habitat, as you might know, works with low-income families to build homes across the globe, our big Gaia. They do an amazing job: over the past 32 years they've co-created housing for over 1.5 million people.

I'd love to invite you to help celebrate World Habitat Day by joining Habitat's sincere plea, and asking the next President to do something about the tremendous housing challenge in this country and around the world. All it takes is a click.

Follow the link below to ask Senators Obama and McCain:

If you become President, make the U.S. a
world leader by ensuring that each of us has
a place to call home, not just in the United States,
but around the world.

Because there are options! Our next president could urge Congress to increase assistance to American families in need of housing through the new National Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and could increase U.S Foreign Assistance for housing and slums. Habitat for Humanity is a wonderful start, but if we're going to make a difference, we need more help than they alone can provide. :)

So please (please please!) join Gaia and Habitat for Humanity in recognition of World Habitat Day 2008, as we raise our voices and take a stand with the millions in need of adequate housing in cities, towns and communities in the United States and around the world. All those messages add up, and with your help, I know we can make a difference.

To warm beds, strong houses and beautiful hearts,
Jessica.

PS. Personally, I think Habitat's work is so, so important, because a home is more than just a physical space. It's a foundation where we can build our lives and our dreams, a place where families are created and communities begin. On a planet where billions lack a safe place to sleep, Habitat's work in the world is crucial, and I'm honored to play even a small role in helping them.

PPS: We're also celebrating World Habitat Day on Gaia! After you've sent your letters to Obama and McCain, come by Gaia and tell us what home means for you. What puts the heart into your home?