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WHAT IS HABITAT FOR HUMANITYAND HOW DO THEY HELP FAMILIES IN MEDINA COUNTY?
Habitat for Humanity in Medina County, Ohio is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Habitat builds homes at reduced cost to families with limited incomes who are willing to contribute their own "sweat equity" in the building of homes for themselves and for others. Homes are sold with no-interest loans to families who show a desire to become homeowners by completing the Habitat partnership requirements.
WHAT FACTORS ARE NECESSARY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR HABITAT HOUSING?
- Currently living in substandard or overcrowded housing.
- Low income
- Ineligible for home financing from other sources.
- A resident of Medina County for the 12 months prior to the annual application meeting.
- Willing to work on other Habitat projects and homes in addition to your own home and accumulates the required number of "sweat equity" hours in Medina County.
- Have the financial ability to pay back the loan and maintain your home.
- Have acceptable credit and housing payment history.
- Willing to become a habitat "Partner" by participating in all areas of the Habitat program including working with an assigned volunteer to assist in your success as a homeowner.
HOW ARE PARTNER FAMILIES SELECTED?
The Habitat for Humanities 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. Habitat for Humanity of Medina County follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families who receive Habitat houses.
HOW DO I APPLY?
We maintain a mailing list throughout the year, if you are interested in placing your name on our mailing list please contact us by e-mail using the "Contact Us" button on the navigation bar on our website, www.medinahabitat.org, or call us at 330-725-4494, and an informational packet will be sent to you. You will then be placed on the list for our application packet mailing which will be mailed one month prior to the application meeting. Our next application meeting will be in the spring of 2008.
If you move within Medina County in the next twelve months please contact us with your address change.
For additional information on partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Medina County please contact: Shelley Mack at 330-723-7440
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