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How It Works |
Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County is an affiliate of
Habitat for Humanity International. We are an autonomous, not-for-profit corporation
that receives no money from Habitat International and accept no direct government funds.
Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. We welcome all people
to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those in need
of adequate shelter.
- We build with volunteer labor.
- Partner families invest 500 hours of "sweat equity" in construction and
related activities in order to learn home maintenance and other "life skills."
- We are funded primarily by tax deductible donations of money, materials and services.
- The Partner Family purchases a home with a zero interest mortgage and no
money down from Habitat Burlington County.
- Mortgage payments go into a revolving fund used to build new homes.
- Habitat for Humanity of Burlington County tithes 10% of non-designated funds to Habitat International, which is used to build homes overseas.
"In the last few years Habitat for Humanity has
restored
and built many houses in the area. The neighborhood
looks nothing like it did ten years ago.
Some of my neighbors say that Habitat for Humanity
makes a big difference in the way the neighborhood
looks. But I think they make a bigger difference in how
the neighborhood feels. It is great to know someone
cares and is willing to do something about it."
John Barr
Beverly City Homeowner |
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Copyright 2007 - Habitat for Humanity, Burlington County, NJ
856-303-8080 :: info@habitatbcnj.org
1702 Taylors Lane, Cinnaminson NJ 08077
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