HabitatWausau.org
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Habitat for Humanity - Wausau Affiliate
Description
Local citizens who were concerned about the housing problems in our area attended meetings in 1989 and organized a steering committee.
The steering committe group worked with Habitat for Humanity International and developed a set of bylaws in keeping with the principles of Habitat for Humanity. The group was recognized as an official affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of Wausau in July of 1990. As an affiliate we follow the philosophy and operation guidelines setup by Habitat for Humanity International, but operate as a separate entity. Each affiliate is registered with their state as a non-profit organization and completely responsible for funding and building homes in their area. Affiliates are governed by a local board of directors and operate through working committees.
Habitat for Humanity of Wausau builds houses using volunteer labor and funds raised from the support of local businesses, churches, individual donors and fund-raising events. These houses are sold at no profit and no interest to a partner family chosen through a nondiscriminatory selection process. Partner families become 'Habitat Homeowners' after they have completed the required number of sweat equity hours. A small down payment of $250 is required, and the interest-free mortgage is held by our affiliate. Homeowners are required to make monthly mortgage payments which include home insurance. It should be noted that families are also paying municipal real estate taxes on their homes.
Contact
- Habitat for Humanity Wausau Area
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- Wausau WI
- US 54402-1372
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- +1.7158485042
