Fox Valley Habitat to offer information session

Submitted by Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley wants to offer a hand up by helping people who may be living in substandard housing or those who have dreamed of owning their own home an opportunity to learn more about Habitat’s homeownership program.

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Habitat will host an informational session to help identify candidates from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Dundee, 900 S. Eighth St., West Dundee.

Attending the informational session is a family’s first step of realizing their dream of homeownership. At the session, people will learn the application process and what it takes to qualify.

Seating is limited. For details, call (847) 836-1432. There will be no child care on-site and those who arrive late will not be permitted in. Attendees must stay the entire session in order to apply.

Now in its 21st year, Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical home-building organization that works around the world to provide safe, decent, affordable shelter for families in need.

As an affiliate, our mission is to build homes for qualifying families in our area, selling them at cost, providing zero-interest mortgage loans, and using volunteer labor to control those costs.

Founded in 1990, Northern Fox Valley has built and/or rehabbed more than 60 homes in Carpentersville, Elgin and St. Charles. Its service area extends from Route 176 on the north to Route 38 on the south, from Chicago on the east to Route 47 on the west.