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Frequently Asked QuestionsWho founded Habitat For Humanity (HFH)?Millard & Linda Fuller founded HFH International (HFHI) in 1976. How is Jimmy Carter involved?Former US President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalyn started their volunteer work with HFHI in New York City in 1984. The Jimmy Carter Work Project is a Habitat special event that takes place annually in a different location around the world. The Carters have led this trip since 1984. How many Habitat for Humanity Affiliates are there?Over 2300. In the United States, District of Columbia & Puerto Rico has 1524 affiliates. Overseas there are more than 200 affiliates in 76 countries. There are 576 Campus Chapters in the World. There are 42 Wisconsin Affiliates. When did the Fond du Lac Affiliate begin?
How many houses has HFH – Fond du Lac built?
What is the average cost of a house?
How big are the typical Habitat houses?
How long will the average mortgage be?15-30 years (20 years is the average) On what basis is a family selected?The Family Selection committee reviews the applications. Habitat homeowners are chosen based on the following:
Further, applicants must have lived or worked in Fond du Lac County for at least one year and have had a steady income for two years. The following income guidelines must also be met:
The Selection Committee practices a fair, objective, non- discriminatory family selection policy. Race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin are not factors in choosing the families who receive Habitat houses. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. Policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. EHO How much “Sweat Equity” is required?Sweat equity is the required time a homeowner must work with the affiliate before being able to move into his or her new house. This work includes helping to build the home, assistance in the HFH affiliate office, or helping to build someone else’s home in the community. The Sweat equity obligation may additionally be met by community service hours to other approved agencies such as: Bethany House, FAVR, ASTOP, Salvation Army, Broken Bread, etc… However, the majority of the sweat equity hours must be done by the homeowner in the construction and completion of their home.
What is “Family Partnering” & how long does it continue?The Family Partnering Committee serves as a liaison between each homeowner family from the time of selection until six months after the family has moved into their new home (or longer if needed). Families are prepared for the responsibilities of home ownership & putting in sweat equity, which is tracked by the Family Partnering Committee. How much is the down payment?This is decided by the Family Selection Committee. At the present time the down payment is 2% of the anticipated mortgage. Does the family make their monthly payments directly to the bank?Yes. The bank then deposits escrow money into the homeowners account, deposits the mortgage payment into the revolving fund for Habitat and What are Habitat’s sources of income?Habitat receives donations from individuals, churches, business’ and other organizations. Homeowners also make monthly payments on their houses. What about Government sources?Habitat does not accept government funds for the actual construction of houses, but Habitat does accept government funds for administrative expenses or for street, utilities, land or houses needing rehabilitation. If there is no profit and no interest, how does Habitat continue?It continues on the basis of donations of money, materials and volunteer labor, plus the revolving fund into which new homeowners pay their mortgages. Tithing – How & when does the local Affiliate pay the tithe?Habitat Affiliates are required to tithe 10% of the money they receive for use in International Habitat projects. The basic tithing formula is 10% of unrestricted cash donations, paid quarterly. How many people volunteer each year for HFH?200,000 Habitat For Humanity of FDL is proud to report that we logged over 6000 hours of volunteer time from over 550 volunteers in 2005. Thank you to the many supporters for donating your time, talents, and materials. “You are the foundation on which we build” Do people have to know how to build to volunteer for HFH?No. Habitat’s construction teams are nicely balanced with those skilled in construction and those who have never picked up a hammer. There are many other opportunities in a non-construction role. Affiliates need all kinds of help – from fund raising to publicity to volunteer recruitment to cooking meals for the volunteers. There is plenty of work for everyone. What is the age requirements to work on a HFH Home?It is the policy of HFH that children under the age of 14 not allowed on an HFH worksite while there is construction in progress. It is further the policy of that, while children between the ages of 16 and 18 may be allowed to participate in construction work, ultra hazardous activity such as using power tools, excavation, demolition or working on rooftops is not permitted by anyone under the age of 18. However, there are many other opportunities for youth such as: building birdhouses, picnic tables, flower boxes, making stepping stones, helping at brat frys, car washes, recyling program, collecting pennies and other fun events that our local affiliates holds. Check out the Fundraising Page for more information or call Kathy at 920-921-6623. How can we contact Habitat For Humanity of Fond du Lac County for information, donation or volunteer opportunities?Habitat for Humanity
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