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- EIN 52-1825698
- (301) 791-9009
- 100 Charles St Hagerstown MD 21740-3719 USA
- www.habitat-wc.org
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Causes: Christianity, Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management, Religion
Mission: The organization's mission is to seek to put god's love into action, habitat for humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for humanity of washington county (hfhwc) is a nonprofit, ecumenical christian housing organization from all faiths and traditions. Our mission is to create simple, decent, affordable housing for those in need in our county. Hfhwc seeks to eliminate poverty and substandard housing, increase affordable housing, and make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Programs: The organization's purpose is to place low-income persons into desireable housing, utilizing volunteer labor to the extent practical and soliciting donations of money and materials/services. Houses are sold to clients at an amount approximating the direct cost of constructing the home (exclusive of land cost) after factoring out extraordinary costs. Monthly payments are determined without the imposition of interest charges. It is the objective of the organization to construct and sell one to two homes a year, dependent on the availability of affordable land and the generosity of donors.
home preservation is an exterior home preservation program that provides painting, landscaping, and minor repair. Home preservation helps low- income homeowners impacted by age, disability and family circumstances, who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes, reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. Home preservation serves as a companion to our core building program, enabling us to serve more families, increase opportunities for volunteers and expand our base of sponsors. Most importantly, home preservation is part of habitat's broader community development strategy, which assists communities as well as families. It revitalizes the appearance of the neighborhood, strengthens connections within the community, and helps preserve and create affordable housing stock.