HOME OWNERSHIP

• 1,300 square feet
• Three bedrooms, one and a half baths
• Two-car garage
• 15- to 30-year no-interest, no-profit mortgage
• $120,000 cost
• Hundreds of hours of volunteer labor
• Average monthly mortgage payment $500

How Partner Families Are Selected

• Need – Current living conditions must be sub standard, crowded or dangerous
• Willingness to partner by providing up to 500 sweat equity hours in the construction of their house
• Ability to repay no-interest mortgage
• Washington County residency for one year

Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing partner families.

Call the Habitat office at 674-7669 for information on the next selection process.

FAMILY BIOS

Lisa’s home was constructed in seven weeks through the participation of many skilled contractors. Local suppliers donated approximately 85% of the materials for her home.

“This is more than a house. This is where I will raise my children, and my grandchildren will come to visit.” —Lisa

Patty has a pace maker in her heart. When in the sun, the muscles around her heart expand making her sick for a few days. Patty worked every Saturday on her sweat equity hours, knowing she would be ill for the next several days. The Morningside LDS Stake constructed this house.

“Owning our own home has brought a sense of belonging to the children. My family and I are so grateful that Habitat helped us to get a fresh start towards independence.” —Patty

Zahandra is an immigrant to the United States from Mexico and is thrilled to have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. Zahandra’s daughter, Sandra, loves to sing and perform. She is a good student and has great self-esteem. The Simmons Family Foundation sponsored this home.

“I’m happy to have a Habitat house, because it was built by happy hands from helpful people. I’m happy I get to have my own room just for myself.” —Sandra

Leroy and Sally each grew up in mobile homes. They were renting a trailer, living with their two sons when they were selected. The Washington County Board of Realtors sponsored their home.

“Habitat is making it possible to achieve our dream of making a better life for our children by giving them a chance to grow up in a home.” —Sally