Monday, April 20, 2009

Upcoming Orientations: May

Upcoming Orientations: May 7 at 6 pm, May 30 at 10 am.
What We Do
We build with and sell to qualified families, at cost with a no-interest mortgage, simple, decent. affordable houses.

How to Qualify

  • Must meet income guidelines (see below)
  • Must be unable to get a conventional bank or mortgage loan
  • Must have need for decent housing
  • Must be able to make a down payment of $500
  • Must be able to make low monthly mortgage payments (approximately $375 - $400)
  • Must be willing to provide 300-400 hours of sweat equity labor in partnership with Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County
  • Must attend an orientation meeting
Orientation Meetings are held at the Habitat ReStore Home Improvement Center, located at 4128 Government Blvd in Mobile, Alabama.

You must be there promptly or you will not be admitted.

What to Bring
  • Proof of income
  • Last tax return
  • Lease agreement or rent receipt
  • All credit information
  • Monthly bills
  • Amount of insurance payments
  • Bank information
  • Picture I.D.

Income Guidelines

1 person in family - between $10,400 and $27,700 per year
2 people in family - between $11,900 and $31,700 per year
3 people in family - between $13,350 and $35,650 per year
4 people in family - between $14,850 and $39,600 per year
5 people in family - between $16,050 and $42,750 per year
6 people in family - between $17,250 and $45,950 per year
7 people in family - between $18,400 and $49,100 per year

Habitat for humanity does not base family selection decisions on race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Volunteer/Donor Appreciation Block Party

Because of your generous support of our mission...

You're invited to attend Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County's Block Party!

In celebration of Habitat's 20th Anniversary and in honor of our Volunteers, Donors and Homeowners. We welcome you to join us for food, fun, and fellowship on Saturday, April 25 from 11AM - 2 PM at Doby Court in Hillsdale. For more information please call 251-476-7171.

We need to have an accurate count, so RSVP today!

Click Here to RSVP

We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Volunteers Needed!

Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County has an urgent need for volunteers to build houses! Join us now for this unique opportunity to learn new skills in construction that will help you do work on your own house while helping a family in need!

Volunteers 14 - 15 can do painting and landscaping work

Volunteers 16 and up can do all construction activities

We have opportunities in all phases of construction coming up in the next few months so call 251-476-7171 now to schedule a date that works for you! Ask for Jennifer when you call and she will take care of you!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Dedications Scheduled

Habitat for Humanity in Mobile County announces the dedication of three homes in Hillsdale! The homes belonging to the Jackson family and the Johnson family will be dedicated on April 24 at 3:30 pm. These homes are on Line Street in Hillsdale, close to our previous worksites.

The public is invited to come out and enjoy this celebration - three new homes completed means three more families have obtained safe, decent, and affordable housing!