Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley strives to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. They strive to see a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity creates lasting, affordable home ownership by partnering with families who have demonstrated need for stable, affordable housing but do not qualify for a traditional mortgage. Each family contributes 500 hours of “sweat equity” (volunteer time) towards the completion of other people’s homes and their own. Habitat then sells the home to the family using a zero-interest loan.
By empowering volunteers and community organizations they make a tangible, lasting difference in our community. Many volunteers participate through Habitat for Humanity’s partnerships with faith communities, businesses and service clubs. The homes they build are tax-bearing properties. Habitat for Humanity homeowners, whose modest incomes previously left them vulnerable to frequent moves, have the opportunity to grow roots and focus on other areas of their lives such as education, professional development, and volunteerism.
Habitat for Humanity “puts faith into action” by working face-to-face in 100 countries around the world. In a world riddled with violence, Habitat for Humanity volunteers give their time and resources towards building homes and hope worldwide. Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley tithes all undesignated funds to assist with international house-building.
Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Willamette Valley recently introduced the Ramos-Gasca family. Parents –Arturo and Sara, with daughters Brianna and Jessica. Arturo works for John Mills Concrete and has been employed with them for over a decade. Sara has recently recovered from a medical condition that was a major setback to the family. Despite all this, they continue to pay their bills and responsibly handle their finances. Habitat for Humanity was proud to partner with this family because they have regularly demonstrated amazing resilience and were ready to move into home ownership.
The family was paying $900 a month for inadequate and unsafe shelter. In this residence, one room had become completely uninhabitable due to severe mold issues. In the winter poor circuitry and poor insulation push utility bill into hundreds of dollars each month. With their new Habitat home, they have brand new five-star energy rated appliances that will result in affordable utility bills.
Please join them for a complimentary breakfast on October 2, 2018. The HopeBuilder Breakfast will be held at the Salem Convention Center and is a perfect opportunity to learn more about habitat for Humanity. This year’s theme is Home is the Key.