[MCN] Press Release: HfHM Accepting Future Homeowner Applications

[Hannah McDaniel]

For Immediate Release

Contact: Hannah McDaniel

hannah at habitatmsla.org

*Habitat for Humanity Accepting Homeowner Applications*

*Two Informational Meetings Coming Up, Applications Due August 25*

Missoula, MT August 2020 – Missoulians interested in building and
purchasing a new home in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Missoula
(Habitat) are welcome to learn about and apply for the opportunity this
month. Habitat builds multiple homes each year in partnership with local
families. These homes are then sold to the families who helped construct
them through a special mortgage program that keeps payments within 30% of
the family’s income. The process requires strong commitment and is based on
collaboration and empowerment.

“I heard about Habitat for Humanity from a friend who encouraged me to
apply,” says the owner of Habitat’s 49th home, Heidi Bridges. “Each build
is different in its own way and I grew bonds with people I otherwise
wouldn’t have. It’s the best example of a community feeling connected no
matter the circumstance and without judgement. Habitat is plain and simple
compassion.”

Informational meetings will be held on Sunday, August 9th at 1 pm and
Tuesday, August 11th at 7:00 pm at the Lions Club Park in East Missoula,
766 Michigan Avenue. While attending a meeting is not mandatory for
applicants, attendees get early access to the application and can have
questions answered by Habitat staff and members of Habitat’s Family
Services Committee. Habitat will not be providing childcare during either
meeting and requires attendees to wear face-coverings and remain six feet
apart during the meetings.

Applications will also be available in the Habitat office and at
habitatmsla.org beginning Monday, August 10th. Completed applications must
be returned to the Habitat office by 5 pm on Tuesday, August 25th for
consideration. For more information, call 549-8210.



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*About Habitat for Humanity Missoula:* Since 1991 Habitat has been building
simple, durable homes alongside local families earning 40 to 80% of the
median area income. These homes are then sold to the families who helped
construct them through a unique program to keep payments within the
family’s means. This process, called Habitat’s 30-30-0-250 mortgage
program, allows families to purchase a 30-year mortgage, with payments set
at 30% of their income, zero interest, and the contribution of 250 hours of
“sweat equity” work as the home is built.

This year Habitat is constructing two homes, the organization’s 58th and 59
th in Missoula County, alongside the Lumona family of six and the Grados
family of three. The Lumona family home is also Habitat’s 9th in the
Franklin to the Fort neighborhood while the Grados family home is Habitat’s
first in East Missoula.

Habitat for Humanity of Missoula’s office and retail location, the Habitat
ReStore, are located at 3655 MT Highway 200 East, Missoula, MT 59802. For
more information, call 549-8210 or visit www.habitatmsla.org

*Hannah McDaniel*
Communications & Grants Director - Habitat for Humanity of Missoula, MT
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