Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley

Celebrate with us as we hold a dedication for 2 new homeowners, and celebrate our partnership with First Baptist Church of Hickory. https://lnkd.in/eMHaxD7g

It was great to have the Corning Cares crew out on the jobsite recently. Thank you for taking the time to learn about our mission, the challenges we face in this current housing market, and lending a hand on the jobsite! 🔨🔨🔨 Corporate partners like Corning Incorporated are critical to our success in transforming lives through shelter in Catawba County. Thank you, Corning!

Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for your recent support in our ongoing efforts to create new affordable housing in Ridgeview. Your gift will help to make a generational impact in the lives of one of our community members. #Publix #GoodTogether #friendsofhabitat #PartnershipsMatter #communityinvolvement #PublixServes

Today is #GivingTuesday and with your help, we can make a difference in the lives of families who need it most. We have committed to serving 30% MORE families by 2025. Today's goal of $20,000 will help make this a reality. Every dollar donated today will be matched up to $20,000 - doubling your impact for good. Join us, and #together we can build #strengththroughshelther. https://lnkd.in/g6UegnQd

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On Tuesday afternoon, Habitat celebrated closings on its two most recently constructed homes, and two families received the keys to a more secure future. Melissa Cruse and Sharon Gadson represent the newest homeowners who have partnered with Habitat Catawba Valley to build and buy a home of their very own. Melissa is a mother of 4, and grandmother of two who also serves as a program director for a local non-profit. Sharon is a mother of a Hickory High School student and has worked locally for a corporate uniform provider for the past 2 years. “I’m beyond excited about the new house. My red door and my two trees look amazing,” shared Cruse. Closing on their homes and opening the door to their next chapter as homeowners is the culmination of a journey that both women began during the pandemic. In addition to building their own home, all Habitat Homebuyers attend budgeting and financial management classes, perform sweat equity hours, and pay an affordable mortgage. Unlike traditional mortgages, Habitat sets mortgage payments at 24% of a family’s income, and provides additional resources from partnering organizations to help keep the cost affordable – including Habitat Catawba Valley’s own in-house down payment assistance. Last year, the average down payment assistance provided by Habitat was $32,633.08 per family. Read More: https://lnkd.in/giZSSvTn 😀