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Why is Habitat important?
Every Habitat home is an investment. For us, it is one answer to a critical need, and we believe that stronger homes will create stronger communities.
What is sweat equity in Habitat?
This partnership includes performing “ sweat equity ,” or helping to build their own home or the homes of others in our homeownership program. Sweat equity can also include taking homeownership classes or performing volunteer work in a Habitat ReStore.
Can anyone apply to be a Habitat homeowner?
Yes. Habitat follows a nondiscriminatory policy of homebuyer selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor.
How to contact the Home Preservation Program?
For more information about our Home Preservation Program, please contact us at. (310) 323-4663 ext. 314. Home Preservation Program selection and repairs provided are subject to the availability of funding. Not all eligible applicants will be selected. Program policies are subject to change.
What is Habitat LA?
Each year, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) partners with low-income homeowners to provide critical health and safety repairs to the interior and exterior of their homes. To determine if they qualify, homeowners must submit a complete program application along with documentation to establish their eligibility. Participant selection is based on funding, the need of the homeowner, and the condition of the home. Funding is limited and not all eligible applicants will be selected.
How does Patuxent Habitat help veterans?
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is one of 84 Habitat affiliates selected to participate in the Repair Corps designed to help veterans thrive by creating healthier, safer home environments through critical repairs and improvements. Each Repair Corps award will be up to $15,000. Projects that will be funded included interior or exterior work -- from insulation and weather stripping to the installation of wheelchair ramps and renovated bathrooms and doorways to accommodate disabled veterans. Larger repairs such as roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural improvements will also be available.
How much is Home Depot investing in veterans?
It is part of a three-year $30 million investment The Home Depot Foundation is making to multiple organizations to ease the burden of military veterans by repairing and renovating homes and public facilities for military veterans.
Where is Caleb Getscher's home?
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity completed its first Repair Corps project and dedicated the home of Marine LCPL Caleb Getscher of Chaptico, Maryland, on August 25, 2012. Donors, elected officials, volunteers and community stakeholders joined LCPL Getscher and his family along with the PHH Board and staff at the dedication ceremony. LCPL Getscher was gravely injured in Afghanistan on June 18, 2011 when he stepped on an IED. He is undergoing medical treatment and extensive rehabilitation at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Repair Corps retrofitted Caleb’s home for Caleb to enjoy mobility without significant limitations. Hours of volunteer labor from the Patuxent River Naval Air Station military personnel, led by Matt Kulp of Galaxy Homes, and many steadfast volunteers completed an addition onto the house to include a bathroom, living space and wheelchair access. This project costs exceeded the grant, but a solicitation from local organizations successfully raised the funds needed. The Semper Fi Fund stepped in with a grant to complete the project. “We were overwhelmed by the community support for this young man,” said Don Parsons, Chairman, PHH Board of Directors.” We are very pleased to complete this project for Caleb and his family.”
Is Patuxent Habitat accepting applications?
Mary’s and Calvert Counties who have received an honorable or general discharge and are either wounded warriors, disabled veterans and/or are of low to moderate incomes are eligible. Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications .
