Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County

World Habitat Day 2010

A time to stand with the 1.6 billion people who need decent shelter

What is World Habitat Day?

What? World Habitat Day is a day for grassroots action, a time for people to unite against substandard housing worldwide.

You can assist your part of the world, get involved with HFHSLOCO and help us build locally!

When? Monday, October 4, 2010.  The first Monday in October was designated World Habitat Day by the U.N. General Assembly in 1985. In San Luis Obispo we will gather in Mission Plaza 5-7pm. If this is important to you, join us to recognize the need in unity with others.

You can help a neighbor defeat poverty housing by donating to HFHSLOCO.  We are building on Phillips Lane in San Luis Obispo.  We need your time, talent and treasure to make these homes a reality.

Why? Families face a daily struggle for mere survival.  Substandard dwellings leave people vulnerable to disease, crime, malnutrition and natural disasters.  World Habitat Day calls attention to the tremendous need for decent affordable housing all over the world.  It recognizes the basic need all human beings have for adequate shelter.

You can make a difference, contact us 805-782-0687 or email us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

How many? One billion people, 1/6th of the world's population, live in deplorable conditions in dilapidated slums and shanty-towns.  By 2030, that number is expected to rise to 2 billion.

You can reduce that number by 2 families this summer, volunteer, donate, advocate!

For more information on World Habitat Day go to habitat.org