Who We Are...
Founded in 1994, Habitat for Humanity Whitley County, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, is Whitley County's only non-denominational, Christian-principled housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing in Whitley County. Working in partnership with local churches, businesses, individuals and other non-profit organizations to plan, staff and fund the renovation and building of Habitat homes we have and will continue to serve those in our community in need of simple, safe, affordable housing. By reaching out to our community in this mission we hope that others will see our faith in action and in turn experience God's love and presence in their lives.
Our Mission
Habitat for
Humanity of Whitley County works in partnership with God and people from
all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by
building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in
Whitley County in which every person can experience God’s love and can
live and grow into all that God intends.
Our Newest Program
Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network -- IFPN
If you are facing foreclosure on your home
Call 1-877-GET-HOPE
In March 2010 Habitat Whitley officially became a state certified foreclosure prevention agency that serves Whitley, Kosciusko & Allen Counties. In our first month of operating this program (March 2010) we served 28 homeowners facing foreclosure. In our second month of operating this program (April 2010) we served 44 homeowners facing foreclosure. In the first twelve days of our third month of operating this program (May 2010) we served 21 homeowners facing foreclosure. Over 95% of these people were facing foreclosure due to job loss, medical expenses or predatory lending practices. None of these people were Habitat families. We currently have two state certified Foreclosure Prevention Specialists on our staff.
In early 2006,
the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) hosted a
series of meetings with government agencies and industry leaders to
discuss the issues surrounding foreclosures and potential solutions for
reducing foreclosures. Out of these meetings came a group known as the
Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network (IFPN.) IFPN worked with elected
officials to create legislation outlining a multi-tiered solution to
delinquency and foreclosure in 2007. The initiative was launched in
November 2007, and included a targeted public awareness campaign, a
telephone helpline, and a state-wide network of trained mortgage
foreclosure counselors.
Our Goals...
The ultimate goal of Habitat for Humanity Whitley County is to eliminate unaffordable and/or substandard housing from Whitley County by building and renovating decent and basic housing. Furthermore, all of our words and actions are for the ultimate purpose of putting shelter on the hearts and minds of people in such a powerful way that substandard housing becomes socially, politically and religiously unacceptable in our county and world.
We have completed four homes within the last seven months. These homes provide decent, affordable, energy efficient housing for 25 individuals. We plan to start phase two of our West Side - Kriegbaum Woods Addition in the late spring of 2010. With the average habitat household size being five members, this will lead us to being able to serve an additional 20 individuals in need.
Other goals include working collaboratively with other Indiana Habitat affiliates in our area, partnering with local constituents such as Whitley County Community Foundation, and other organizations to provide financial literacy to the entire community. We aim to make each home visitable and/or accessible in recognition of the many disabilities and/or health problems that consistently occur among low-income families as they age.
Habitat License Plate Sales are ongoing
Please keep in mind that Habitat for Humanity license plates are on sale. The plates are $40 through the BMV, sale of the plates benefits HFH . If you would like to purchase a Habitat plate please contact the BMV.