From the Director

Did you know…
 
Did you know that you can build a green home and keep it affordable?  Habitat Bucks is creating homes that are friendlier to the environment, and  friendlier to the budget of hard-working families.   Speaking of families….
 
Did you know that the average Habitat homeowner in Bucks County earns about $35,000 per year?
 
Did you know that to become a partner family with Habitat, families go through a process that takes approximately three-to-four months before they are approved?  Qualification is based on income and credit, just like anyone else applying for a mortgage. But, Habitat has additional restrictions; they must prove that they have lived or worked in Bucks County for at least a year and that their current living conditions meet the definition of substandard.   Heartbreakingly, many families do not even get the opportunity to apply, simply because we don’t have enough homes available for everyone who needs one.  
 
Do you know who your Habitat neighbors are?   You will find our partner families working in our hospitals, medical offices, schools, day care centers, factories, retail stores and for non-profits.  You will also find them volunteering in fire departments, on community sports teams, the public library and in the schools.  Our families have learned first hand the value of giving back in the community where we all live.  When a family is able to move from a rental to a home of their own, they become invested in the community.
  
The impact on the community goes beyond creating stability by moving families from rental to homeownership and keeping badly needed workers in the county.  The money that is spent building a home also stays in the community. For every home we build, approximately $270,000 goes back into the community in spending. That doesn’t even include the taxes paid by the families once they become homeowners.
 
Thinking of making a difference in your community?  For a real difference, support Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.