Donation to Architecture for Humanity

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Mortar Net is donating up to $7,500 for Architecture for Humanity.
Mortar Net is donating up to $7,500 for Architecture for Humanity (AFH) as part of its participation in the AIA 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C., May 17-19, 2012.

Between now and May 19, Mortar Net will donate $30 for every person who registers to support AFH at www.mortarnet.com, or at the Mortar Net AIA Convention booth #1701.

Mortar Net will base the amount it donates solely on the number of registrants, up to a total of $7,500. Participants register for free by filling out a short form.
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