Scenes of Construction Underway
Scenes of homes under construction show the fun and teamwork of being on site.
- Congregations from Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Raleigh, Wake Forest along with members of the Capital Area Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans built a home in partnership with a family of seven. The effort was for Thrivent Builds 2007
- Christ Church*, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church** & St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church sponsored a house. Volunteers from Grace Community Church joined the project.
- On Sat. Sept. 15, partnering churches held a groundbreaking with the to-be homeowner to begin Apostles Build 2007 in Dowling Ridge.
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Note*: This project is Christ Church's 9th Habitat home.
Note**: This project is Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church's 4th Habitat home.
Scenes of Recent Construction
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Apostles Build 2006 members of 14 churches banded together to build homes with two neighboring families.
St. Andrews United Methodist Church involved hundreds of businesses and organized a one-day extensive yard sale to raise money to fully sponsored a Habitat house in Garner.
White Memorial Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church sponsored Habitat Wake's 300th home .
Seven Lutheran churches created the Lutheran Coalition to raise money for house sponsorship as well as volunteer for both construction and DeCon.
How Can Your Church Sponsor a Habitat Home?
Transforming Lives and Communities
Habitat homeowners achieve long-term improved wealth and well being through the unique partnership opportunities that Habitat provides. To qualify for a Habitat home:
- Future homeowners must have a compelling need for housing and a strong willingness to partner with Habitat.
- Habitat does not give houses away – all homeowners must invest a minimum of 250 “sweat equity” hours on their house or other Habitat houses.
- Homeowners pay a $1,250 down payment and qualify for a zero-percent interest mortgage. Mortgage payments help Habitat build more homes for people in need.
By promoting community partnerships, self-sufficiency, and homeownership, Habitat for Humanity has built more than 260 homes in Wake County and more than 200,000 homes around the world for people in need of safe, decent, affordable housing. Our goal in Wake County is to build our 300th house in 2006.
Building a Habitat Home Helps Build a Healthy Church
- Church members get to participate in a fun, hands-on mission opportunity that can involve all ages.
- Churches can partner with a broad spectrum of the faith community and others within Wake County
- Churches get to help provide a tangible, long-term asset that will benefit a family and the community for years to come.
Build Locally and Build Globally
Your church can choose to support global building as well as Wake County Building
Habitat for Humanity International builds houses worldwide. Donate an additional ten percent of your sponsorship amount and change lives here and across the globe. You can choose the country or region from among 100 countries where Habitat is active.
How It Works
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Sponsor Provides:
*Volunteer support is optional |
Habitat Provides:
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The Building Process (typically takes 18 to 24 weeks)
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Volunteers Do:
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Habitat Subcontractors Do:
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Find the Right Level of Participation For Your Group
- Churches of all sizes can participate.
- 100% of your donation goes to the direct costs of building the sponsored home.
- If your church cannot sponsor an entire house, Habitat will find financial and/or volunteer sponsors to partner with you or you can recruit your own partners. Corporations, churches, civic organizations, and individual donors frequently work together on houses.
Sponsorship Levels
As of August 1, 2006
- Habitat Platinum Sponsor: $70,000 (whole house)
- Habitat Gold Sponsor: $35,000 to $69,999
- Habitat Silver Sponsor: $17,500 to $34,999
- Habitat Bronze Sponsor: $5,000 to $17,499
Sponsorship Benefits and Recognition
- Recognition in newsletters,
- Listed on Habitat web site and annual report,
- Recognition on site signage
- Invitations to dedication events
- Recognition Plaque
- Knowing you have made a positive impact on lives and a community
To find out more about civic group sponsorship opportunities, contact Veronica Bitting, faith and community relations manager, 919.833.1999 x245, veronica.bitting@habitatwake.org.
