ORGANIZATION HISTORY
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Wenatchee Area was formed in 1990 by a group of community-minded citizens who saw the need for decent, affordable housing in this area. Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Wenatchee Area is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and is operated by volunteer Board of Directors comprised of members of our community. Local affiliates are responsible for fundraising, family selection, home construction, volunteer coordination and all operational functions. By the end of 2012, homes for 46 families will have been completed - providing safe, decent and affordable housing for more than 200 individuals, the majority of whom are children.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Habitat homes are modest in size and materials and are constructed according to specific guidelines assuring affordability. Homes are sold to qualifying low-income families at cost with a 25-33 year affordable interest mortgage. Because volunteers and the families provide nearly all of the labor on the home, the cost is much lower than for conventional housing.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
The city of Wenatchee presented a "Community Development Award" to our affiliate in 2001, for "organizing and carrying out a quality program to provide housing for our community". The Mayor and City Council presented this award to our Board of Directors.
OUR MISSION
"To provide decent and affordable housing to low-income families, in partnership with God, the families and our community"
WHO WE SERVE
The towns of Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, and within a 5 mile radius of the city limits make up the Greater Wenatchee Area. The population of this area is approximately 70,000 people. It is one of the leading fruit growing areas in the nation. Habitat has been able to provide housing for many families currently living in substandard housing who qualify under Habitat for Humanity family selection guidelines.
The housing conditions in south Wenatchee have been targeted by the city and by Habitat for Humanity as an area that is in great need of improvement. It is a multi-cultural, low-income area. Habitat has built numerous homes in south Wenatchee since its inception in 1990.
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Wenatchee Area was formed in 1990 by a group of community-minded citizens who saw the need for decent, affordable housing in this area. Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Wenatchee Area is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and is operated by volunteer Board of Directors comprised of members of our community. Local affiliates are responsible for fundraising, family selection, home construction, volunteer coordination and all operational functions. By the end of 2012, homes for 46 families will have been completed - providing safe, decent and affordable housing for more than 200 individuals, the majority of whom are children.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Habitat homes are modest in size and materials and are constructed according to specific guidelines assuring affordability. Homes are sold to qualifying low-income families at cost with a 25-33 year affordable interest mortgage. Because volunteers and the families provide nearly all of the labor on the home, the cost is much lower than for conventional housing.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AWARD
The city of Wenatchee presented a "Community Development Award" to our affiliate in 2001, for "organizing and carrying out a quality program to provide housing for our community". The Mayor and City Council presented this award to our Board of Directors.
OUR MISSION
"To provide decent and affordable housing to low-income families, in partnership with God, the families and our community"
WHO WE SERVE
The towns of Wenatchee, East Wenatchee, and within a 5 mile radius of the city limits make up the Greater Wenatchee Area. The population of this area is approximately 70,000 people. It is one of the leading fruit growing areas in the nation. Habitat has been able to provide housing for many families currently living in substandard housing who qualify under Habitat for Humanity family selection guidelines.
The housing conditions in south Wenatchee have been targeted by the city and by Habitat for Humanity as an area that is in great need of improvement. It is a multi-cultural, low-income area. Habitat has built numerous homes in south Wenatchee since its inception in 1990.
