Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity died Tuesday
Millard Fuller, the visionary Christian with a single-minded, some say stubborn, focus that resulted in more than 300,000 houses built for the poor, died unexpectedly Monday night.
Fuller, 74, was the driving force in founding Habitat for Humanity in 1976, a nonprofit that started in little Americus, Ga., but whose name is known around the world. After a rancorous split from the organization in 2005, he founded a new organization, the Fuller Center for Housing in Americus, which was doing the same work.
He had been sick in recent days with chest congestion, said Holly Chapman, a spokeswoman for the Fuller Center, based in Americus.
Jackie Goodman of Atlanta, who volunteered with Habitat and the Fuller Center, said Fuller was well enough to participate Monday in a conference call with affiliates of the Fuller Center.
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In this day and age, where greed seems so prevalent and we are in need of genuine heroes -- Habitat For Humanity seems like one of the few shining beacons of hope for those in need. Mr. Fuller could have rested on his laurels, after creating a secure future for himself and his family. Instead, he embraced his convictions and formed an organization to build housing for the poor.
Through the years, Habitat for Humanity has become an example of good stewardship for those in need. Former President Jimmy Carter became a high profile volunteer.
For more information about the man and the organization, please go to the Habitat for Humanity web site at http://www.habitat.org/.