HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER LOS ANGELES & THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS TO BREAK GROUND O Released by: Starfish P.R. Web Site: http://www.habitatla.org Homeownership Becomes Reality for Maria Lopez, Single Mother of Four Currently Living Below Poverty Email: plee@habitatla.org Keywords: habitat, los angeles, housing, affordable, lutheran, rental, real estate, maria lopez, thivent, Update Date: 3/21/2007 9:53:47 AM Hits: 147 Descrption:  Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) and three Los Angeles area Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Chapters are breaking ground to build a home for a family in need. On Saturday, March 24 at 10:30 am Habitat for Humanity representatives, Thrivent Financial representatives, Lutheran volunteers, and the Lopez family will gather at the 112th Street build site in South Los Angeles to celebrate the groundbreaking for their new home. WHO: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat Partner Family, the Lopez family. WHAT: Groundbreaking ceremony for second Habitat home, fully-funded by Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Builds program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. WHEN: Saturday, March 24, 2007 10:30 am – 12:00 pm WHERE: 434 112th Street Los Angeles, CA 90061 WHY: Maria Lopez, a single mother of four who currently lives in a converted garage, will soon celebrate homeownership thanks to a partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial. Thrivent Financial’s Thrivent Builds program works with Habitat to build safe, affordable housing nationwide. The Lopez’ home will be the second to be fully-funded by the organization in Los Angeles in just two years. Groundbreaking is scheduled for Saturday, March 24th and Maria Lopez and her children are expected to be able to move into their new home December 2007 – just in time for the Holidays! About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles HFH GLA (www.habitatla.org) strives to eliminate poverty housing through advocacy, education and partnership with families in need to build simple, decent affordable housing. Since 1990, HFH GLA has built more than 180 homes, transforming the lives of hundreds of individuals. In the fall of 2007, HFH GLA will host the Jimmy Carter Work Project (JCWP), Habitat for Humanity International’s preeminent event. JCWP will bring Jimmy Carter, his wife, Rosalynn and thousands of volunteers from around the world to Los Angeles to help build or renovate 100 homes. About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a not-for-profit membership organization helping nearly 3 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities. As a not-for-profit fraternal benefit society, Thrivent Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that support congregations, schools, charitable organizations and individuals in need. Thrivent Financial has main offices in Minneapolis, Minn., and Appleton, Wis. For more information, visit www.thrivent.com. Kristina Irwin www.Starfish-PR.com cell: 310-592-2403 info@starfish-pr.com Patty Lee Habitat for Humanity cell: 714 - 863-8546 plee@habitatla.org Contact infomation: info@starfish-pr.com