“Do the habitat. Raise the roof.”
MVHS Habitat for Humanity’s humorous motto can be found all over its Facebook, Twitter and official website. Since 2010, the club has been “raising roofs” for those in need around the Bay Area. From building houses to car wash fundraisers to playacting as victims for Cupertino Emergency Responders, the club has lent a helping hand to the needy of the local area.
However, the MVHS club had never been an official part of Habitat for Humanity International, which tends to boost club credibility and the number of members.
That changed on Nov. 15 when MVHS Habitat for Humanity was admitted to the international organization after an extensive interview and application process.
To begin the application process, MVHS Habitat for Humanity officers visited an official outside affiliate of the organization. Soon, the club linked up with the international organization for an interview to check how qualified the officers were in person.
“We outlined everything we have done and everything we’re going to do during the school year,” junior vice president Daniel Vu said.
After a successful interview, another written application process began. Here, officers listed statistics like how many hours the club had spent on builds, the types of fundraisers they had done and even how many hours their advisor, math teacher Jon Stark, put in.
When the process was completed, the club received the international stamp of approval. Although the club had always been popular, officers look forward to how the status will boost their horizons for members.
“It provides [club members] with opportunities to show they care about their community.” senior co-president David Chang said.
With their new badge of honor as an official affiliate, the club plans to utilize their new status to become more prominent in the community.
“The campus chapter opens more doors for possibilities for our members,” junior co-president Matthew Li said. “Given that we’re more affiliated, they let us offer more materials for the students.”
Now, members can help with MVHS Habitat for Humanity under the roof of a reputable organization.
