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Habitat for Humanity Unable to Build New Homes in Middletown |
Wednesday, May 7, 2003 12:34:32 PM - Middletown Ohio |
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The moratorium on new home construction has not only hurt home builders, it also has the undesired effect of shutting down Habitat for Humanity operations. Additionally, the plan on the table to increase the minimum square footage and the requirement of brick or natural building materials may have the long term effect of shutting down Habitat operations permanently in Middletown.
Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 125,000 houses in more than 80 countries, including some 45,000 houses across the United States including Middletown, Ohio. Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. Habitat houses are purchased by the homeowner families. Three factors make Habitat houses affordable to low-income people worldwide:
1. Houses are sold at no profit, with no interest charged on the mortgage.
2. Homeowners and volunteers build the houses under trained supervision.
3. Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others provide financial support.
Habitat for Humanity is building in more than 3,000 towns, cities, and villages in more than 80 countries worldwide. Local Habitat affiliates coordinate house building and select partner families.
Homeowner families are chosen according to their need; their ability to repay the no-profit, no-interest mortgage; and their willingness to work in partnership with Habitat.
Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate according to race, religion or ethnic group. © Habitat for Humanity International
I urge you to send a message to the Middletown City Council, let them know that you support the efforts of Habitat for Humanity. Tell them that you want to see Habitat operations in Middletown resume! A copy of this story is being sent to Habitat for Humanity International.
To read more about Habitat for Humanity International on their website www.habitat.org .
To discuss this topic, please join the discussion at : Habitat Discussion Thread |
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