Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is now accepting applications from potential partner families to work with us to rehabilitate a three bedroom, one bath Habitat home on the north side of Ottawa.   Habitat homes are not free. Families who partner with Habitat receive an interest-free loan for the cost of the home and must pay a $500 down payment, paid in installments, and must contribute 200-300 hours of “sweat equity” by working on their own home or on other Habitat projects.  After the family moves into their new home, they make monthly payments on their mortgage, which are usually in the $400-$450 range.  Eligible applicants must demonstrate a stable income, an acceptable credit history, and minimal debt.

Applications are available by calling 785-242-2600 or on-line at http://habitatfranklincounty.org under the “Become a Homeowner” tab.  The deadline to apply is September 30, 2011. Applications must be mailed to: Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, PO Box 291, Ottawa, KS. 66067.

Habitat homes are for families who need a better place to live and are willing to take on the responsibilities of home ownership, who can show ability and willingness to pay a monthly mortgage that is of an amount similar to or less than their current rent, and who show a “willingness” to partner by providing their application materials on time and fully completed by the deadline, and by engaging fully in the process of earning their sweat equity hours.

More information is available by calling 785-242-2600, or on our website at: http://habitatfranklincounty.org, or on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/HabitatFranklinCo.

Interested applicants should read this letter and fill out the application form below.

Application form (pdf): Family Selection Application

Learn more about becoming a homeowner with Habitat here.

Habitat has partnered with the Lutheran Youth Service Weekend to work at a Habitat home that is being rehabilitated.  We are in need of the following items for Saturday, August, 13th from 8:00 a.m. to noon: power washer, shop vac (with filter), and snacks for 25 people.  If you can help provide any of these items, please email us at hfhofc@sbcglobal.net with your phone number and the best time to call and we’ll get back to you ASAP with further details.  The ideal scenario would be that you’d be able to deliver and pick up these items on the day of the event.

Thanks in advance!

It’s all the buzz around town! Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is building in Franklin County this week. Hundreds of volunteers have stepped up to the plate to help build, provide lunch, donate materials and to show moral support. If you have been one of those volunteers that has enjoyed your experience with EMHE, you may consider helping with Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County in the future!

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.

Volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual and corporate donors provide money and materials to build Habitat houses. Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of labor – “sweat equity” – into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of things- everything from helping with a local golf fundraiser, to painting, to providing lunch. We would be more than happy to speak with you (or your organization) about your interests to find the best volunteer opportunity for you. We may not be on television, but HfH has been improving homes and families in Franklin County for nearly 20 years! If you are interested in volunteering with Habitat, shoot us an e-mail at hfhofc@sbcglobal.net or find us on Facebook! Just think of the impact we could make if Habitat had the volunteers EMHE has this week!

Below you will find a map of homes built or revitalized by HfH of Franklin County in Ottawa, KS.

Habitat for Humanity surprised an Ottawa family with news of being selected to own a new house. The John and Alice Jones family submitted a “strong application” that indicated the family’s school involvement, as well as numerous letters of recommendation. The Jones will contribute 200-300 of “sweat equity” toward the renovation of their future home on S. Walnut. Once the renovation is complete, they will sign a 15-30 year interest –free mortgage with Habitat of Humanity of Franklin County.

Save the date! Saturday, July 9th Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County will host the annual Habitat Golf Classic at GreatLife Golf & Fitness in Ottawa, KS.

Cost: Team-$300 ($75/player),
Individual-$100
After July 1, 2010:  Team-$400,
Individual-$125

Registration: 6:00 AM—Flight I
12:00 PM—Flight II

Lunch: 11:00 AM—1:30 PM

Tee Offs: 7:00 AM—Flight I
12:45 PM—Flight II

More information and the registration form can be found here.

Checks and completed registration forms can be mailed to Golf Classic PO Box 291, Ottawa, KS 66067 no later than June 28th. Questions may be directed to Wade Hepner at 785-418-6135.

View our Spring 2011 Newsletter.

Left: Ottawa’s Got Talent 1st Place Winner, Jenna Moore, performs

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is seeking partner families who are living in inadequate housing and don’t have the financial resources to buy a home without some assistance. Families must be willing to take on the responsibility of homeownership and have lived in Franklin County for at least six months to be eligible. Building a home with Habitat is a partnership and we look for families who are willing to work hard to build their own home and help other families.

To learn more, attend an informational meeting on Thursday, March 31 at 6:30 PM at the Ottawa City Hall. Everyone is also invited to an Open House on Friday, April 1 from 4-6 PM at 727 S. Sycamore in Ottawa. This home was built by Habitat last year and the homeowner, Joni Scribner, will be available to speak with and answer questions. For more information call 785-242-2600 or visit the homeowner tab on our website.

Habitat Franklin County Homeowner Application

Homeowner Checklist

February 19, 2011

7:00 p.m.

Ottawa Municipal Auditorium

Admission is free
The audience will have the opportunity to vote for the act of their choice by putting money in a container which will help determine the winner.

The Harlem Ambassadors

vs. 

The Habitat Hoopsters

Friday, January 14
7:30 P.M.
Ottawa University
Wilson Field House

Adults- $10
Children/Seniors- $7
Children under 3- Free

www.harlemambassadors.com/