Home ownership is a dream that can seem out of reach for many families in Essex County. For those who live in cramped, run down or unsafe housing, even though they work hard for a living, Habitat for Humanity Newark is announcing its first Family Selection Committee Orientations of 2010.
Potential applicants can attend one of the two orientations on Saturday, March 13th at the Habitat Newark Volunteer Center, 298 South Orange Avenue in Newark. The first orientation will be held at 9:30 a.m. and the second one will be held at 10:15 a.m.
Applications will be randomly selected and reviewed under strict guidelines based upon a family’s ability to afford the mortgage, need to change current living conditions and willingness to partner with Habitat Newark.
Applicants must attend one of the mandatory Orientation Meetings and follow the guidelines as discussed at this meeting.
To apply and participate in this program, applicants must have both a clean and current credit history, and have an annual salary between $25,300 and $76,250, depending on the size of the family. Partner families must put in a minimum of 400 hours of ‘sweat equity’ before moving into their home.
If you are interested in building and owning your own home, please attend our orientation or contact Habitat Newark’s main office at 298 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ 07103-2436.
Habitat for Humanity, Newark, which serves all of Essex County has built 69 homes in Newark and has plans to build additional homes in Newark, West Orange and other municipalities in Essex County.
About Habitat for Humanity, Newark
Habitat for Humanity, Newark, founded in 1986, is an ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to building simple, decent homes with low income families in Essex County. Using volunteer labor and tax deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat for Humanity, Newark has helped 69 low income families move into new homes. Partner families contribute 400 hours of “sweat equity” in their home or other homes financed with zero interest loans.
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