Multicultural Ambassadors Habitat for Humanity

Every day as we look around we can see people different from ourselves. People can be different in their study habits, in their skin color, in the way they talk, in their living situation, and much more. Every person, because of our differences, has something to offer and in some way is in need of help. Our multicultural ambassadors, dedicated to respecting and promoting diversity, saw a couple’s need and used their ability to offer help.

On November 1^st, 2014, nine multicultural ambassadors drove out to Granbury to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. In 2013, a tornado destroyed many homes in the area. They performed essential tasks for a couple’s home to be reconstructed. Traivohn was actively involved in the roofing process, making the home safe and ready for living. Many of the ambassadors, including Hope, Iyaesha, Leticia, Morgan, Randi, SummerDay, Vanessa, and Zulema, were involved in caulking and painting, protecting the home from extreme heat and cold as well as putting on those finishing touches. All of these tasks were accomplished in order to try and reach out to someone who was different and, in that moment, in need of help.

The multicultural ambassador program is dedicated to not only respecting diversity, but taking action on their beliefs. This is where the drive to help a couple rebuild their home came from. This is why in February the ambassadors will be volunteering for the Tarrant Area Food Bank. It is also the reason for ambassadors meeting on a weekly basis to plan out a diversity conference being held in March. These individuals have proven their commitment to promoting and helping those different from themselves.

We challenge everyone to explore how they can promote and help those different from themselves. Whether it be holding a door open for someone, standing up for our friends, or attending the diversity conference this March, we believe everyone has something to offer.