Images

I think that a blog for Habitat for Humanity lends itself toward a more image intensive layout. You would want to include photos of projects that are in progress, and past projects as well. I also envision photos of different work groups, included in posts from these groups. For example, if the local Business Professional Women works on a house, I would imagine that they would take pictures for their own purposes. They could then include these images in their posts about their experiences. Photos taken by the family that building the home would also be a nice addition to the blog.

Blueprints from homes could also be included in the blog. This would allow those who are interested in buying a Habitat home the opportunity to see what other families have done. There could also be calendars showing the progress of projects, and when work is scheduled to take place. I also think that we could include slide shows showing the progression of a home, from ground breaking to handing over the keys. Even video clips could be used, especially if the Noble County Habitat is mentioned in the local news. While I do not have any images from a Noble County Habitat project, here are some examples, culled from other Habitat blogs and websites:

Draft Project Blog URL

http://nchabitatforhumanity.blogspot.com/

Purpose 2

The purpose of this blog is to promote the Noble County chapter of Habitat for Humanity and to inform active participants of the program about upcoming events and work schedules. The blog will have photos and posts from previous projects so that the community at large can see how the program has benefited their fellow citizens, both those who have volunteered and those who have bought homes through the program. The intention is to promote the program and to encourage as many citizens of Noble County as possible to become involved.

This blog will also serve as a source of information for projects that are currently in progress. Volunteers will be able to access work schedules, have a place to sign up for a specific aspect of a project, and communicate with one another. The blog will allow organizers of projects one central location to pass on information and obtain volunteers for projects.

Audience 2

The intended audience for this blog is residents of Noble County, in the state of Indiana, who are both interested in becoming involved in Habitat for Humanity or are already involved in the program. The blog will offer a forum for those who are currently active in Habitat for Humanity to share their experiences, including personal blog posts and pictures from projects. In the same vein, those who are interested in becoming a part of Habitat for Humanity in Noble County will have the opportunity to see what the program has offered others, and how they came become a part of the program.

In addition, residents of Noble County who may benefit from Habitat from Humanity will be another audience. These users will have the opportunity to see how Habitat for Humanity has helped fellow citizens, and how they can become eligible for the program.