Jimmy Carter Memorial Toolkit

The Habitat community, and people worldwide were deeply saddened to hear that President Jimmy Carter has passed away. He was an inspiration to us all, and a true advocate for the important work that we are all doing at Habitat.

This toolkit utilizes the the communications guidance resources from HFHI and creates an easy-to-use set of templates and copy/paste content.

Our toolkit can help you follow HFHI’s guidance on social media posts:

• Acknowledgement of news (download carousel 2, carousel 3, reel 1)
• Promotion of online memory book (download carousel 1)
• Sharing of your memorial activity (download carousel 4 – wall raising, carousel 5 – door)
• Offering tribute on day of state funeral and interment (In progress)

Use Copy/Paste Social Post Content

The content below is inspired by, and follows, the HFHI social media messaging guidance. As per HFHI guidelines, we encourage you to customize the content to bring your own voice and context into the post.

Acknowledging Of News
Post 1: We are deeply saddened to learn that President Jimmy Carter has died. He was a true friend to #HabitatforHumanity and worked so tirelessly to make the world a better place. We remember him and celebrate the positive impact he had on so many. #HonoringCarter

Post 2: Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Jimmy Carter. He helped open the doors to brighter futures for thousands of Habitat homeowners here in [insert your service area] and around the world. #HonoringCarter

Post 3: President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, 104,000 volunteers who have built, renovated or repaired more than 4,390 homes in 14 countries. #HonoringCarter

Promotion of Online Memory Book
Post 1: Jimmy Carter inspired so many of during his life of service. Share your memories with the rest of the community by signing #HabitatforHumanity’s online memory book and join others #HonoringCarter through our global tribute. http://habitat.org/honoringcarter

Promotion of Memorial Service
HFHI is encouraging affiliates to carry out public tributes through wall raisings, framed doors or public tributes. See details in their guide to honoring President Carter.

Post 1: Today, we are #HonoringCarter and his life, service and contributions. [add details or photos of your memorial activity]