Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity invites future homeowners to online orientation
Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold three online orientation meetings for persons interested in becoming Habitat homeowners.
The meetings will be in English via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27; and 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 28. It also will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
For the link to attend meetings, e-mail Habitat's Montgomery office at info@foxvalleyhabitat.org by the day before each scheduled meeting.
Attending a meeting is the first required step to becoming a Habitat homeowner.
Requirements and qualifications for being accepted as a partner family will be explained and application forms will be available upon request.
To be considered for Habitat homeownership, individuals or families must meet four criteria: a need for adequate housing, ability to pay a mortgage, residence within Kane County and the willingness to partner with Fox Valley Habitat in construction of their home.
For more information, call (630) 859-3333, ext. 4; e-mail info@foxvalleyhabitat.org or visit www.chicagolandhabitat.org/ApplyFoxValley.
Founded in 1988 in Aurora, Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity is based at Genesis Community Church in Montgomery. Genesis Pastor Jeffrey Barrett is Fox Valley Habitat CEO. Habitat is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. Fox Valley Habitat is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that serves south Kane County.
Habitat for Humanity International began in 1976 as a grassroots effort. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up, partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance families need to build better lives for themselves.