Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana
The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Santia couldn't believe it when she saw all the people hammering away on lumber, assembling the walls for her Habitat home. Some 50 local volunteers came out on a drizzly Saturday morning to make sure all 34 interior and exterior walls were built and loaded on a trailer to transport to the parcel where Santia and her three children will have their home built. "It's amazing to see and for my children to begin to realize that people do care about others." Santia remarked. "We have prayed about this for so long and I just knew God would provide if we just kept working at it."
Nearly 95% of Habitat partner families are single moms with kids. These mothers are working as home health providers, child care providers, teachers and service providers struggling to make a life for their children. Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana brings people together to help struggling, working families attain stability allowing them to begin to build a legacy for their children.
Financials
Programs
Home Ownership Program
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana stabilizes low-income families by providing a pathway to homeownership. Families approved for our program earn 30% - 80% average income for Lake County, Indiana. We work alongside approved partner families to help build a safe, affordable home. Families qualified for our program, complete a 40 hours financial literacy course, invest 300 sweat equity hours into helping building their own home are qualified for a 0% mortgage including taxes and insurance. When families are stabilized, they can grow and strengthen their community.
Volunteering + Events
Volunteer to Build Habitat Homes
No experience is necessary! Volunteer opportunities are weekly, every Thursday - Friday & Saturday.