Habi-Facts

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, Maryland, Inc.

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

Purpose of 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 350,000 homes built since 1976

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County MD, Inc.

Affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International
55 homes completed since 1982

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 13 supplemented by AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps*VISTA members

Volunteer Opportunities

Construction, office, committees, Habitat ReStore
Register: www.habitat-mc.volunteerhub.com
Contact: Molly Martin (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

Home Ownership

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 “very-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 homeownership 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
Partner with community to create home ownership opportunities for very low-income families in need of decent housing.
Building Construction
1982-2009	47 homes
2010 Projected	16 homes
Total Income
FY2009 Actual	1,416,609
FY2010 Budget	1,618,436