TO THE EDITOR:
As many of you know, there is currently a critical discussion in the Town Council of Chapel Hill about affordable housing. The importance of us students getting involved in this issue has already been underlined in an excellent Nov. 22 article, so I wanted to let you know of a student organization that is already working hard to increase affordable housing in the area.
The UNC Habitat for Humanity club is heavily involved in building affordable houses in Chapel Hill, educating others about the importance of affordable housing and advocating for those affected by this issue. As a club, we are uniting students who are passionate about providing housing for those that need it, and we would like your help.
We currently have the opportunity to win $10,000 that would go directly to building houses in Phoenix Place, the Habitat for Humanity neighborhood off Rogers Road in Chapel Hill. This money would come from a video competition that includes submissions from student organizations all over the country.
We wouldn’t want a club from Duke or N.C. State beating us, would we? You can vote for our video at tiny.cc/ja936w.
Thanks for your help! To get involved in other ways, email unchfh@gmail.com.
Josh Ellis ’15
UNC Habit for Humanity
