How to Apply
Family Services Committee Volunteers Needed!
Our Family Service Committee is looking for volunteers. We will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Our hope is to re-open our application window in February, so we would love volunteers with the following qualifications. These are not requirements, but they are very helpful when going through the family selection process.
- Experience with reading financial reports or running credit reports
- Working with families when they are in or experiencing crisis
- Compassion and empathy
We would love to meet you at our informational meeting on January 14!
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity helps people become homeowners!
Here’s how it works:
The program accepts applications from people living in substandard housing that meet the income guidelines. We use a general guideline that is 30-50% of the median income.
The application is reviewed by the Family Selection Committee.
If the guidelines are met, a home visit is set up.
If accepted, the new “Future Homeowner” puts in a minimum of 200 hours of volunteer labor (sweat equity) to help build their home.
The Family purchases the home at cost through an affordable mortgage.