607-865-4390 (for information)
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WHAT IS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY?
Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical, Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. By having needy and affluent people work together in equal partnership, Habitat builds new relationships and a sense of community as well as new housing.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Through tax-deductible donations of money, materials and volunteer labor, Habitat builds and rehabilitates various homes with the help of the future homeowners. Houses are sold at no profit to partner families with no-interest mortgages issued over a fixed period. Small monthly mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, are repaid over an average of 20 years and deposited into a revolving "Fund for Humanity" which supports the construction of more houses.
HOW DOES THE PARTNERSHIP WITH HOMEOWNERS WORK
Habitat is not a giveaway program, but is a joint venture in which those who benefit from the housing ministry are involved in the work at various levels. Each homeowner family is required to invest sweat equity hours into the construction of their home. This reduces the cost of the house, increases the pride of ownership among family members, and fosters the development of positive relationships with other persons.
HOW ARE THE PARTNER FAMILIES SELECTED?
Families apply to local Habitat projects. A family selection committee chooses homeowners based on their level of need, their willingness to become partners in the program, and their ability to repay the loan. Every project follows a non-discriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families to receive Habitat houses.
HOW DOES HABITAT WORK WITH THE GOVERNMENT?
Habitat does not accept government money for construction of new houses, renovation or repair of existing houses, or the general operating expenses of projects. Habitat does, however, accept funds for the acquisition of streets, utilities, land, or old houses needing rehabilitation, providing those funds have no provisions attached which would violate Habitat's principles.
HOW CAN I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
Volunteer information and applications are available from the Delaware County Affiliate. Habitat needs volunteers to work in their projects by working with construction and/or participating at Board meetings.
HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?
Spread the word! Pray for us! Raise money! Contribute money yourself!
President
Willem Bodisco Massink of Deposit
Vice
President
Irma Leigh of Walton
Secretary
Mary Conklin of Hamden
Treasurer
Richard Schmutzler of Walton
Board members:
CLASS OF 2004
Glenn
Miller
Walton
Susan
Malia
Walton
Judy
Wildenstein
Walton
Jackie Rose
Sidney
Kenneth
Penny
Delhi
CLASS OF 2005
Amy
Anderson
DeLancey
Marty
Conklin
Hamden
Mary Conklin
Hamden
Willem Bodisco
Massink
Deposit
Richard
Schmutzler
Walton
CLASS OF 2006
Janet
Bodisco Massink
Deposit
Marcelle Miller
Walton
Irma Leigh
Walton
Josie Marlette
Walton
Lisa Heckmann
Delhi
ADVISORY BOARD
Barbara
Jones
Delhi
Peter
VanBrunt
Delhi
Ronald
Mullenix
Delhi
Charlotte
Hill
Delhi
REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS WILL NOW BE HELD THE SECOND MONDAY OF
EACH MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. Meetings will all be
held at the Presbyterian Church of Hamden. Residence of Delaware
County are always welcome to these meetings.
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If your church would like information on
becoming a Covenant Church of Habitat for Humanity, please call
865-4390. A Covenant church supports the local Affiliate in
prayer, volunteers and monies. Speakers are available for those
who would like a presentation.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF
DELAWARE COUNTY MAY BE MADE BY SENDING YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION
TO OUR MAILING ADDRESS:
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(updated November 2003)
