If your family is in need of affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity of Central Pasco County, Inc., may have the solution to your problem. If your income is between approximately $20,00.00-$34,000.00 for a family of four, and you are willing to contribute 400 hours of work on your Habitat home or others, Habitat for Humanity of Central Pasco County (a nonprofit ecumenical Christian housing organization) invites you to attend a meeting of potential applicants when scheduled.
WHO: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS
WHAT: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY MEETING
WHEN: Email us of your interest and we will contact you or follow the link below.
WHERE:
NOTE: If you are interested in applying, click on the following link for a detailed list of REQUIRED paperwork too bring to the meeting. If you would like additional information, you may call 813-929-0171 and leave your name and number. We will return your call to assist you further.
FOR MORE INFORMATION FOLLOW THIS LINK
Through the work of Habitat, thousands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. Churches, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social
problem -- decent housing for all.
Today, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 175,000 houses, sheltering more than 900,000 people in more than 3,000 communities worldwide. The communities of Central Pasco County are a part of the Habitat for Humanity story.
Why Habitat for Humanity Is Needed
Families in need of decent, affordable housing exist in Central Pasco
County, and Habitat for Humanity of Central Pasco has identified several families that qualify for a home built with their help and the community’s support.
Millions of Americans face a housing crisis. In fact, 5.1 million American families have "worst-case" housing needs, forced to pay more than half their income for housing, endure overcrowded conditions and/or live in houses with severe physical deficiencies. While the number of families in poverty is growing, the number of affordable rental units is shrinking, and most families who qualify for government housing assistance aren't receiving any aid.
Worldwide, the need is even greater. Some 2 billion people worldwide live in poverty housing. More than 1 billion live in urban slums, and that figure is expected to double by 2030. Many of these people earn less than US$2 per day.
Housing problems have far-reaching consequences. The high cost of housing leaves low-income families little money for other basic necessities like food, clothing or health care. Substandard housing can endanger the health and safety of its occupants, erode their hope and self-worth, and impair their children's ability to succeed in school.
Habitat for Humanity is changing lives. Working in partnership with low-income families to build decent homes they can afford to buy, Habitat helps to break the cycle of poverty and hopelessness. By the end of 2005, more than 1 million people worldwide will live in decent, affordable Habitat for Humanity houses.
