Harford Habitat for Humanity

205 S. Hays St.
Bel Air, MD 21014
Phone: 410-638-4434
Fax: 410-420-8843

Mission Statement

As a reflection of Gods love, and in partnership with low-income families and the community, Harford Habitat for Humanity seeks to create homeownership opportunities by building, renovating, and repairing homes.

Vision Statement

Harford Habitat for Humanity's vision is to eliminate substandard housing in Harford County, MD through action and advocacy.

Critical Opportunities

• Land
• Volunteers
• Funding
• Partner Families
• Board Members
• Qualified Staff

Habitat for Humanity International & MD

• Established in 1976, Americus, GA
• 350,000 homes built or rehabbed in 100 countries
• Simple, decent, affordable homes for 1.5 million people
• 145 homes built per day around the world
• In MD: 950 homes completed since 1982; 18 affiliates
• 3,000 people served statewide, 1 home completed every 5 days

Harford Habitat for Humanity

• Habitat for Humanity International Affiliate since 1994
• 43 homes, including one renovation
• Nonprofit 501(c)(3); EIN- 52-1848933
• Service Area: Harford County, MD
• Housing ministry

Staff

Paid staff: 7 full time, 6 part-time

Board of Directors

Governing body of the organization - HHH Board members

are volunteers who give generously of their time.

Committee Members

Support the affiliate in church relations, construction,family selection, family support, finance, human resources, planning,publicity & media, repair program, resource development and special events

For additional information contact:

Joann Blewett, Executive Director
410-638-4434, ext.1
joannblewett@harfordhabitat.org

Volunteer Opportunities

New construction, repairs, committees, office, lunches
Register: www.harfordhabitat.org
Go to the Get Involved tab above and click on Volunteering

Contact: Jodie Kristy, 410-638-4434
jodiekristy@harfordhabitat.org

Home Ownership Opportunities

Homes sold to partner families with 0% interest mortgage

2 % down payment required

250 hours of sweat equity per applicant

EHO- equal housing opportunity

2 mortgages held and signed separately

The first mortgage amount will represent the total construction

cost of the home plus a portion of associated land costs.

The mortgage amount will vary based on the partner family's financial status

and Harford Habitat's qualification guidelines.

Family Selection Process

Eligibility requirements:

Need- substandard, difficult or dangerous living conditions

Ability to pay- income levels set by HUD for low income

Willingness to partner families agree to sweat equity and attendance at home finance and maintenance classes

Residency applicants must live in Harford, Baltimore or Cecil County for one year prior to application;

legal, permanent residents or US citizens

Apply to:    HHH office:  Deb Ciresi 410-638-4434 x2 or debciresi@harfordhabitat.org

FIXIT UP Program (Emergency Repair, Ramp & General Repair Opportunities)

Families apply through HHH office

Paperwork and visits are completed as appropriate

Income requirements

For more information, contact  410-638-4434, ext. 5

Construction Accomplishments/ Plans  

1994 - Present:  

 47 homes

36 emergency repairs

15 general maintenance repairs

13 ramps

2011 goals: 

• 10 homes
• 66 repairs

Construction questions: 

Contact Dave Guttman,
Construction Manager
daveguttman@harfordhabitat.org

Outside of Harford County

• 20 homes funded with tithe to Kenya-sister affiliate
• 4 volunteer teams sent on week long build trips to Gulf Region
• Staff worked on two recovery trips to AL & MS