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For additional information about this site or about Habitat for Humanity you may contact us at:

Habitat for Humanity MGC
1636 Popps Ferry Road M-13
Biloxi, MS 39532
USA

telephone: (228) 314-0011 x. 200
e-mail: dthomas@hfhmgc.org

Statement of Purpose
This Web site is an educational and informational electronic publication of Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Its purpose is to share the story of Habitat for Humanity's house-building, hope-building work on the coast and to invite interested online visitors to be part of those efforts. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with God's people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended. We welcome all volunteers who share a vision of a world without shacks.

Legal Notice
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"Habitat for Humanity" is a registered service mark owned by Habitat for Humanity International and may not be used without permission.

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Privacy Policy
Habitat for Humanity MGC is committed to respecting the privacy of online visitors and pledges its best efforts to that end. In general, you can visit Habitat for Humanity MGC on the Web without telling us who you are or revealing anything about yourself.

Our Web server automatically recognizes each visitor's domain name, but does not automatically collect personally identifiable information. There are times, however, such as when you place a product order or register for an event, that we will collect specific information. If you choose to provide personally identifiable data, you may receive future information from us--by mail, electronically or by telephone--advising you of upcoming Habitat for Humanity events, services, new products, or volunteer and support opportunities. If you do not wish to be contacted with such information, please let us know by writing or sending e-mail to the addresses at the top of this page. Those who provide personally identifiable data also may receive information from other reputable organizations. You can, however, have your name put on our do-not-share list by e-mailing or writing to us at the addresses above. Please make sure to provide your full name and address for exclusion from "future contact" or "share" lists.

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Note to Parents
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