Attend Habitat for Humanity homeowner orientation March 24
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley builds simple, decent, and affordable homes in partnership with low-income families and individuals. The organization offers a hand up, not a hand out, by providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build a long-term investment.
The next Homeowner Orientation night will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Northern Fox Valley affiliate office located at 56 S. Grove Ave. in downtown Elgin.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about Habitat for Humanity and its long track record of building affordable housing locally and around the world. In addition, attendees will learn about Habitat's homeownership program, current opportunities, the eligibility requirements, selection criteria, and much more.
Those interested in applying must earn between $22,800 and $57,300 annually (amounts vary based on family size), have lived or worked in the Northern Fox Valley service area for at least one year, and be willing to work on the construction of their home alongside volunteers.
Applicants must attend an information session to receive a homeowner application. To register, call Connie Kitzinger, family services coordinator, at (847) 836-1432 and secure a seat today.
Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is one of eight Habitat affiliates in the Chicago area. Founded in 1990, Northern Fox Valley is currently focuses its efforts on transforming existing foreclosed and abandoned houses that are devaluing our neighborhoods into safe, decent, and affordable homes for partner families in western Cook and Kane counties. Northern Fox Valley also helps approximately 30 homeowners annually through the "A Brush With Kindness" exterior home repair program. Now entering a milestone 25th anniversary year, Northern Fox Valley has completed new construction and rehabilitation projects that have been sold to 92 family partners with a zero-percent interest loan.
To learn more, visit www.habitatnfv.org, or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Habitat.NorthernFoxValley, or Twitter at www.twitter.com/habitatnfv.