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Who We Are

Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHH) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build simple, decent, affordable housing for people in our community who are economically challenged.  Funding for the agency comes primarily from local, individual, church, and business contributions, and through the United Way.

In response to the critical need for affordable housing in this area, RAHH was established in 1990.  As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, RAHH subscribes to the philosophy and values of the international organization.  All Habitat projects adhere to a nondiscriminatory family selection policy, where neither race nor religion determines who receives a Habitat home.

 
What We Do

RAHH uses as much donated material and volunteer labor as possible. The homes we build are sold at no profit and at no interest to families who would otherwise not be able to afford to own a home.

Habitat's Family Selection Committee, made up of volunteers, selects each homeowner based on the greatest need, their willingness to partner, and their ability to pay.  Once a home is sold, the monthly payments made by the homeowners are "recycled" by Habitat to build additional houses.

RAHH also works to build community through the home construction process.  Each homeowner is required to put 200 hours of "sweat equity" into the construction of their home or other Habitat homes. They work side by side with volunteers from throughout the community.  By bringing together diverse members of the community, the Habitat experience builds positive attitudes and increases understanding between individuals. By motivating people of conscience to positive action, RAHH provides basic housing to families and to the community.

Since 1991, RAHH has housed 59 families, with over 400 family members.  Eight of the homes were moved to their present locations and renovated, three were renovated in place, forty seven were new construction, and one was sold back to RAHH, refurbished and resold to a second Habitat family.  Fifty three of the homes are in Rochester, and two are in Pine Island.


Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity
is an equal opportunity
 lender.

We have dedicated our first build in Kasson-Mantorville

See our special web site
just for that house.

Stewartville is also Partnering with us to Build an RAHH Home
 
Watch for more details
in the future.


What You Can Do to Help

Habitat for Humanity offers many opportunities for you to become involved in this exciting ministry in the Rochester area.  A great variety of skills are needed.  From painting walls to making phone calls, transporting materials, or pushing a wheelbarrow, you can make a difference by volunteering with Habitat.  Click on How to Volunteer  to see further information. This ecumenical, Christian service opportunity makes it possible for people of the area to work together to address a very important issue: basic, affordable housing for God's people in need.

 

Would an Organization You Belong to Like to Know More?

  1. About the mission of Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity?
  2. How volunteers can contribute to our efforts?
  3. How we select the potential owners of homes?
  4. How the partners/home owners are involved in the building?
  5. How our Ministry of Repair works?
  6. How you can help us carry out our mission?
Call the RAHH office, 252-0849, and request a speaker for your group.  Our Speaker's Bureau will provide you with a knowledgeable volunteer to answer your questions.
 

Our Application Process is Currently Closed

RAHH periodically accepts applications for families to become new homeowners.  Our next Rochester application process will begin in early 2011.

Applicant families will be asked to call or visit our office to reserve seats in an Application Orientation class.  There we explain what their responsibilities are to own a home. 

Each person who wants to be a habitat homeowner must attend one of these classes.  If two people are to be named on the deed, each must attend one of the classes. 

All of the 2010 classes have been completed.  Look for the next open application period early next year.

Click here  to find a letter to the applicant, the Consent for Credit Check, and to view a sample  Application.

 

Women Build Project in Rochester

The mission of Women Build is to recruit, nurture, and train women to build simple, decent, affordable and healthy homes for families in need.  June is Women Build month.  The ultimate goal is to have 100% of the work force women on June 5th, June 19th, and June 26th. 

You are invited to participate.  Thomas Tools will provide special training on site on June 5th and June 19th.  And Lowe’s is hosting classes in Laminate Flooring on June 8th, and on Painting Techniques on June 15th.  Both classes are at Lowe's from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Call us at 252-0849, extension 4, for more information.

Click to sign up to  Volunteer for Women Build

 
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You're invited to join our growing team of volunteers!  Learn about the
Site Host volunteer opportunity and new committee opportunities by clicking on this link:
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A Little About Us
 

We are governed by a Board of Directors chosen from volunteers in our community.  Each director serves a three year term, and can optionally serve a second three year term.  Our board is currently made up of the following volunteers:
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President
Karen Golberg
Think Mutual Bank

Norm Autry
Superior Mechanical

Tom Johnson
IBM (Retired)
Vice President
James Berg
Mayo Clinic
Duane Baldwin
IBM
Joy Midtovne
Community Volunteer
Secretary 
Tony Benson
RPU
Kim Bradley
General Growth Properties
Candy Peters
Aspen Enterprises
Treasurer
Tim Lacine
Independent Consultant
Trish Bremer
Community Volunteer
Dr. Carl Reading
Mayo Clinic
Past President
Rachel Mock
Primrose School of Rochester
John Eischen
OCLM
Art Snyder
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.
Minneapolis

 

Rev. Kyle Haack
Living Stone Church
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To view our latest Financial Statement, please click here.
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To view our latest Form 990, please click here.
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Myths and Truths  about Habitat for Humanity
 
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If you would like to learn more about Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity,
talk with one of our staff at (507) 252-0849, or email us - Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity.
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Copyright © 2010 by Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity 
July 18, 2010