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“I have tried raising money by asking for it, and by not asking for it. I always got more by asking for it.”

Quote by Millard Fuller

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Millard Fuller, born on January 3, 1935, and passed away on February 3, 2009, was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is best known for founding Habitat for Humanity, an organization dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions for low-income families. more

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