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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 |






