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More about Habitat...
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Habitat's History:
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976
by Millard and Linda Fuller in Americus, Georgia with the purpose of providing
low-income families a unique opportunity for home ownership. The concept
worked so well that it was expanded throughout the United States and is
now a worldwide phenomenon. Its popularity has been enhanced by the endorsement
of many prominent people, including former president Jimmy Carter.
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| Macomb's Mission: Macomb
County Habitat for Humanity's one and only goal is to eliminate substandard housing
in Macomb County. Through Macomb Habitat, decent affordable housing is
made possible for low-income families. To date (1/1/2007),
37 homes in Macomb neighborhoods, housing a total of 43 adults
and 90 children, have been completed.
A word from
Director, Daniel Wiiki...
Decent housing by Habitat
standards
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Habitat Homeowner Benefits:
(reported by Davenport University)
- 68% Reported improved financial
standing
- 25% Reported improved school grades
for children K-12
- 23% Reported improved health
- 58% Reported less family conflict
- 40% Reported adults continuing
with their education
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General Habitat Facts: (as of 10/27/2005)
- Habitat for Humanity International
was founded by Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976.
- President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter committed to work with Habitat
for Humanity in 1984.
- There are now over 2000 Habitat Affiliates worldwide,
located in all 50 states and 100 countries.
- HfHI has completed over 200,000 homes in the U.S. and housed over
1 million people since 1976.
- HfHI is the 15th largest residential builder in the U.S. and the
largest non-profit builder.
- HfHI was ranked the #1 lowest cost builder in the
United States
- HfHI completes more than 55 houses a day.
- The average cost of a Habitat house in the U.S. is $48,585.
- The average size of a Habitat house in the U.S. is 1100
square feet.
- The average mortgage is 20 years.
- HfHI homeowners have a foreclosure rate of less than 2%.
- There are 86 Affiliates in Michigan, building 1 house per day.
- Michigan Habitat Affiliates have built over 1500 houses.
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