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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.
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.
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What You Can Do to Help H abitat 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?
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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. 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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a A Little About Us a
To view our latest Financial Statement, please click here. a To view our latest Form 990, please click here. a |
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talk with one of our staff at (507) 252-0849, or email us - Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity. . |
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July 18, 2010 |
