Habi-Facts

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Maryland, Inc.

9110 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Phone: 301-990-0014
Fax: 301-990-7536
info@habitat-mc.org

Founding of Our Organization

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, MD, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that was formed under the laws of the State of Maryland on October 29, 1982, for the purpose of building houses for qualified low-income families in need of simple, decent and affordable housing.

Habitat for Humanity International

Established in 1976 in Americus, GA
Worldwide builder of modest homes
More than 500,000 homes built since 1976

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, MD, Inc.

Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat ReStore

Established April, 2006
Donated furniture, appliances, building materials sold to the public at deep discount prices
Proceeds used to build homes
Contact: 301-947-3304

Staff

Paid staff of 16 supplemented by AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA members

Volunteer Opportunities

Construction, Habitat ReStore, office, committees
Register: www.habitat-mc.volunteerhub.com
Contact: Molly Martin Pelzer 301-990-0014 ext. 18
molly.martin@habitat-mc.org

Board of Directors

Volunteer members provide governance and leadership to the affiliate.

For additional information contact:

John Paukstis, Executive Director
Phone: 301-990-0014 ext. 11
john.paukstis@habitat-mc.org

Colleen Russell, Office Manager
Phone: 301-990-0014 ext. 10
colleen.russell@habitat-mc.org

Homeownership

Homes sold to owners with 0% interest mortgage
1% down payment required
200- 500 hours of sweat equity required
Equity sharing plan
EHO – Equal Housing Opportunity

Family Selection Process

Partner families are selected for Habitat homeownership based on the following criteria:

Need: Applicants have a demonstrated need for simple, decent and affordable housing.
Ability to pay: Applicants meet financial guidelines and income criteria determined by HUD guidelines for “low income.”
Willingness to partner: Applicants agree to partner with Habitat and contribute “sweat equity” hours towards the construction of their home and through attendance at homeowner preparation workshops.
Other criteria include the following:
- Applicants must be living or working in Montgomery County, MD for 12 consecutive months prior to application.
- Applicants must be legal, permanent residents of the United States or US citizens.
- Adults must pass a criminal background check.

Funding Sources	Support Opportunities
Individual Donations	Special Events
Businesses	In-Kind Goods & Services
Faith Groups	Planned Gifts
Grants	Sponsorships
Special Events	Endowments
Mission
HFH-MC transforms lives by building simple, decent homes for families in need and uniting everyone around the cause of affordable housing.
New Construction/Rehabs/Weatherization
1982-2012	100 homes
Total Income
FY2011 Actual	$1,267,194
FY2012 Budget	$2,644,793