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The Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity Fact Sheet
The Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. affiliate was established in August
1987 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. As of January 2007, over 80 houses
have been completed and another 10 are currently in development or under
construction.
Habitat for Humanity Mission
Statement - Habitat for Humanity sells houses to partner families at no
profit, through no-interest mortgages. Low-income families partner with
Habitat, its volunteers and donors, investing hundreds of sweat-equity labor
hours into their home’s construction. Habitat receives donated building
materials and other in-kind contributions, which in turn leverage donor
dollars and build more houses.
Habitat Homeowner Selection Process - The family selection committee
looks at the following distinct areas of selection criteria when reviewing
potential partners.
1. A family’s actual housing need based on the suitability of their current
shelter.
2. Current income and ability to pay for a Habitat house.
3. Willingness to participate as a “partner” with Habitat.
For more information, please contact our office at (941) 639-3162 and ask for
our Family Selection Criteria brochure, or click on the "Family
Selection Criteria" link above.
Habitat House Costs in Charlotte
County - Although our
construction costs vary from house to house mainly due to fluctuations in material
costs, the approximate cost to build a Habitat for Humanity house in Charlotte
County in 2006 is $70,000.
House Sponsorships - Organizations that wish to sponsor a Habitat
house are asked to raise $50,000 toward the contruction of a house. The remaining
amount is funded by proceeds from the ReSale store. Habitat House Plan
- A three bedroom house (our most common) has 1,000 square feet under air
conditioning and has one full bathroom and one half bathroom.
Tithing - Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity tithes 10% of all
unrestricted revenue received to Habitat for Humanity International for use
in Habitat house building projects in our partner countries of Nicaragua
& Jordan.
Service Area - The Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity service area
includes all of Charlotte County, Florida: Englewood
(the Charlotte County
side), Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda.
Volunteer Opportunities - Individuals who are interested in
volunteering with us can contact our office at (941) 639-3162, or via e-mail here. For more
immediate information on volunteering, please click on the "Volunteer"
link above.
Some of our special projects have
been:
The Sam Emerick
Habitat Center
- Completed in October 1998, this multi-use facility houses our warehouse,
ReSale store, and office.
La Punta Park
- A project located in Punta Gorda with a 1/3 acre community park located in
the center. This project commenced in 1998 and was completed in October of
2000.
ReSale Store - In January 1999, the Charlotte County Habitat for
Humanity ReSale store opened in Punta Gorda. In July 2005, the store was
expanded by 3,300 Sq. Ft. The ReSale store serves Charlotte
County residents with good
quality used furniture, appliances and housewares. The store is also an
invaluable source of funds for Habitat to build homes. For more information,
contact store manager Lilli Miller at (941) 639-0586. The ReSale Store also
accepts donations in the form of good quality used furniture, appliances and
housewares. Large items can be picked up as required. Contact our warehouse
at (941) 639-0586 to schedule a pick up.
Griffin Draper
Memorial Park at La
Punta Park
- This 1/3 acre community is located in the center of the 15 house La Punta
Park Habitat residential community. Built by the Leadership Charlotte Class
of 1999, the park includes a picnic shelter, barbecue grills and a playground
area.
C.A.R.E. House - The Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity and the Charlotte
County Center
for Abuse and Rape Emergencies (C.A.R.E.) formed a partnership to build a
transitional house for victims of domestic violence. The center was completed
in the summer of 2001.
Home Improvement
Center
- The Home Improvement
Center opened on June 23, 3005. It is located on El
Jobean Road in Port Charlotte
and provides used building materials and home improvement type items at a
discounted price. For more information, contact store manager Charles Osborne
at (941) 206-2606.
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