What is
Habitat
for Humanity
of Bulloch County?
Habitat
for Humanity of Bulloch County is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian
housing ministry seeking to eliminate poverty housing, and to make
decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites
people from all walks of life to work together in partnership to build
houses with families in need. Since its start in 1991, Habitat
for Humanity of Bulloch County has built 30 houses throughout Bulloch
County.
Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County serves Bulloch County, Georgia,
and is directed by a volunteer board of directors, with a full-time
Executive Director, Office Manager and part-time Construction Manager. What
does Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County do and how does it work?
Habitat
for Humanity of Bulloch County is not a charity or a give-away
program. Habitat for Humanity builds houses with Bulloch County
families in need. Volunteer labor is used to keep building costs
low for Habitat families. Partner families pay a down payment and
a monthly mortgage payment. They also invest hundreds of hours of
their own labor "sweat equity" into building their own houses and the
houses of others.
The completed houses are sold to the homeowners at cost and financed
with a zerp percent interest mortgage. As Habitat
homeowners pay
their mortgages, the money helps the Affiliate build houses with other
families. Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County also contributes
to Habitat for Humanity International to help build houses overseas.
How
are partner families selected?
Habitat
for Humanity of Bulloch County accepts applications from local families
on an annual basis. The Family Selection committee reviews the
applications and chooses families based on their need for better
shelter, their willingness to become partners in the program, and their
ability to repay the no-interest mortgage. Applicants must have
lived or worked in Bulloch County for at least one year at the time of
application. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing partner
families.
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The selection process begins with an Application Fair, which is
normally held each spring. Anyone interested in applying for a
Habitat home must attend one of these fairs to get an application. To
be notified of the date of the Application Fairs, send an email with
your name and mailing address to Habitat
for Humanity of Bulloch County.
Where are Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch
County’s houses built and who builds them?
In 2003, Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch
County entered an agreement with the City of Statesboro to build on the
remaining lots in the Statesboro Pointe Subdivision, originally
developed by the City to provide affordable housing to the
community. Until the 21 lots in the subdivision are completed, we
will build primarily in Statesboro Pointe, which is located near the
intersection of Proctor and West Main Streets.
Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County
partners with a number of church, business, civic groups and other organizations to build Habitat houses.
Sponsors commit to raise a specific amount of money, about 60 percent of
the construction cost, for their house, and, usually, to provide
volunteers for Saturday work days on the house. The balance of the cost
of building the house comes from fundraising activities and general
donations to the affiliate.
Building Around the
World
A portion of general donations and income from special
events is contributed to Habitat for Humanity International to support
building around the world. In the past year we have contributed to
building in the Honduras and Southeast Asia for tsunami relief. We also
accept donations for a Bulloch County contribution to hurricane
rebuilding in the Gulf Coast. |
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Top News |
Mark your
calendars! House 35 and 36 to begin Fall of
2008 |
Three houses underway
Habitat for Humanity currently has three houses under construction,
houses 33, 34 and 35. Volunteers are needed each Saturday for
construction work.
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Want to get
involved?
Habitat is making plans for several special houses, and we are looking
for people to help plan, raise money and build!
Fall 2008 -- House # 35
Fall 2008 -- House # 36
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ReStore News
Spring cleaning? Getting ready to move? Donations are
needed!
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Interns
Habitat for Humantiy of Bulloch County accepts one
intern each semester. Internship applications accepted from students in
programs related to Habitat's mission and activities, including Social
Work, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, Master of Public
Adminstration, and Construction.
To apply, contact the Habitat office at 489-2076. |
Construction Work Days
Regular Construction workdays are Saturdays, beginning
at 8 a.m. Groups who wish to volunteer should call or email the Habitat
office to schedule a workday. Individuals should call a few days before
they wish to work to sign up. |
| To make a secure, credit
card donation through Habitat for Humanity International: |
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Click
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| Please be sure to designate
your donation for Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County! |
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