Thrivent Builds Repairs

Thrivent Builds Repairs Thrivent Builds Worldwide One of three programs Thrivent Builds Homes Thrivent Builds Repairs Thrivent Builds Worldwide • First, a little background. Thrivent Builds Repairs is the latest of three programs that are part of Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity. Thrivent Builds is the volunteer and advocacy partnership we have with Habitat for Humanity International. It’s a multi-million-dollar, multi-year mission partnership, and we’re very proud of it. • Through Thrivent Builds Homes, we help volunteers build homes with future homeowners across the country. • Through Thrivent Builds Worldwide, we provide volunteer work trips to locations here in the U.S. and abroad. Thrivent Builds Repairs is different. Here’s what I mean …

What if you needed help with home repairs? • What if your house needed some repairs—like this house—and you didn’t have the resources—or the ability—to make them? • How would you feel?

Peeling paint • What if the paint was chipping and peeling off your house—and you needed help to repair and paint it? • What would you do?

Uncaulked windows • What if your windows needed to be weatherized—and you needed someone to caulk them? • Where would you turn?

Help is needed here • Situations like these are found in every community, including our community of (name) . Maybe they’re happening in your own neighborhood—even to someone you know. • These are people who want to stay in their homes. They just need a little help to make their homes more comfortable and safer places to live. A coat of paint here. A few boards replaced there. A little T-L-C to spruce things up. • Maybe you’d like to help make that happen right here in [community]. Now there’s an easy way you can.

Thrivent Builds Repairs Simple Easy Flexible • Thrivent Builds Repairs is a great way you can help change your neighborhood for good. • It’s a simple program. It’s easy to do. And it’s something that can fit into your schedule. • In fact, flexibility is a big part of the program.

See what a difference a day can make Caulking Painting Building Repairing Cleaning With Thrivent Builds Repairs, there are many ways to make a difference. You can pick a day or two and help with basic outside home repairs, like: • Caulking windows, painting the house, building a wheelchair ramp, fixing a porch, or cleaning up the yard. • Pick the project that fits your schedule. • Thrivent Builds Repairs is all about joining other volunteers for basic exterior home repair projects. Short-term projects … with long-term benefits. Quite simply, it’s people helping people.

Everyone is welcome to help Thrivent Financial members Congregations Community members • You don’t need to be a member of Thrivent Financial to help. Everyone is welcome! • All you need are some basic skills, a few hours of your time, and a willingness to make a real difference in someone’s life right here in the community. • It’s simple, easy and meaningful help that makes an impact right away!

Give your community a piece of your time Give one day. Make one change. Wonderful! • So that’s what Thrivent Builds Repairs is all about. Sharing a little of your time—when you can—to help make someone happier and safer. • It’s a way to renew the community—and maybe even renew yourself at the same time. • I hope you’ll consider joining a Thrivent Builds Repairs project.

ThriventBuilds.com/repairs Get involved! Questions? More information at: ThriventBuilds.com/repairs [Distribute available marketing materials] • I’m going to distribute copies of [materials]. They include information about the Thrivent Builds Repairs program. • I’m also going to distribute a sign-up sheet. If you are interested in volunteering at any upcoming Thrivent Builds Repairs sites in the community, please sign up. • You can also visit ThriventBuilds.com/repairs. This website gives you a good overview of the program and how you can help. • I really appreciate your time, and I hope I’ll have the opportunity to work side by side with you on an upcoming Thrivent Builds Repairs project. • If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer them.