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- EIN 61-1267867
- 5024887
- 330 N Hubbards Lane #3 Louisville KY 40207 USA
- http://www.kyhfh.org
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Causes: Homeless & Housing, Housing Development, Construction & Management
Mission: Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God''s love and can live and grow into all that God intends. Kentucky Habitat for Humanity supports and encourages an effective network of Kentucky Habitat for Humanity affiliates through the creation of new affiliates, resource development, advocacy, capacity building, mentoring, and prayer. Habitat for Humanity is the leading organization in Kentucky working to eliminate poverty housing and improve communities.
Programs: 2011 Green Housing Summit Educational conference for those interested in affordable green residential construction. Durbin Estates. Working with Western Kentucky University to create an integrated green infrastructure at a 16-acre site called Durbin Estates. The project will demonstrate low-impact development techniques that absorb, filter, and reuse storm and rainwater and can be broadly replicated. Franklin County Passive House Legislative Build. With Lt Governor Mongiardo and other elected officials, Kentucky Habitat for Humanity will construct a Passive House on the grounds of the state capitol. Development of Green Bank. Kentucky Habitat for Humanity is planning a Green Bank Program modeled after the Green Bank of Kentucky Program, which uses education, engineering analysis, and building improvements to promote energy efficiency in state buildings. KyHfH's Green Bank will provide low-interest loans to help Habitat affiliates build greener houses.