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Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County announced its new Home Repair Program.
In partnership with the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Habitat is launching its new Home Repair Program to better serve low-income households across the county. This program seeks to serve low-income homeowners in need of a new roof or HVAC system to keep their home healthy, safe and affordable.
“This program is a natural evolution for Habitat as we strive to help more Kosciusko County residents maintain homeownership and reap its many benefits,” said Ben Logan, Habitat’s director. “When people can stay in the home they own, they can create and build better lives, and this new program will help low-income homeowners do just that.”
The Home Repair Program is continuing Habitat’s commitment to offering a hand-up, not a handout, according to a provided news release. This program helps low‑income homeowners make critical, non‑emergency replacements of their roof or HVAC system. No other types of repairs will be considered at this time. Participants in the program will attend required financial literacy courses, complete 15-25 volunteer hours with Habitat, and help pay a portion of the repair cost through an affordable 0% interest loan with Habitat, the release states.
“Having skin in the game is vital to Habitat’s principles and mission,” explained Logan. “Our team designed this program to mirror our trademark Homeownership Program. It truly is a hand-up, and we are excited to offer this opportunity to Kosciusko County homeowners.
Applications for Habitat’s Home Repair Program will open on March 2. Anyone interested in applying can visit kosciuskohabitat.org/repair to complete the application online or download a printable version. Paper applications will also be available at the Habitat ReStore, 3970 Corridor Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582, during store hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. The application and all required documents must be submitted electronically or by appointment no later than Friday, March 13 at 3 p.m.
Applications for the Homeownership Program will open later this spring, April 20-24. Those interested in applying can view the free application guide and signup to receive reminder emails at kosciuskohabitat.org/homeownership.
For questions about either program, call 574-269-4104 or email apply@kosciuskohabitat.org
For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County, visit kosciuskohabitat.org or follow them on Facebook (@kosciuskohabitat).
