News Release Habitat for Humanity
North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity will be accepting applications for the homeowner program June 1st through June 30th.
North Platte area residents interested in applying are encouraged to attend one of two information sessions being held 6:00 pm Thursday, June 3rd or 10:00 am Saturday, June 5th. The sessions will be held in the auditorium at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center on West State Farm Road. At the information session attendees will learn where Habitat is currently building, the eligibility criteria, how to apply and responsibilities of a Habitat homeowner.
Dalene Skates, Executive Director for NPAHFH said the Habitat for Humanity program allows people who might not otherwise have an opportunity the chance to become a homeowner.
“Habitat works alongside qualified families to build safe, decent, affordable houses then sells it to the family with a 0 percent interest mortgage,” said Skates.
Skates said providing stability, security and homeownership for families is what makes the work Habitat does so important.
“Each family pours so much of themselves into the building process through the Sweat Equity aspect of the program. To be able to say they helped build their own house for their family is such an accomplishment. It is life changing really. Not just for the family but for the volunteers associated with the program as well,” Skates said.
North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity is a Christian-based organization seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing folks together to build homes, communities and hope. To date, NPAHFH has completed 59 houses with two currently under construction.