WHAT
WE DO
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT.
BUILD
HOMES.
Every nail. Every board. Every volunteered hour is another step closer to changing someone's world for the better. We aren't just raising a building; we're establishing homes where hope is nurtured, children are raised in safe environments, and dreams can be pursued.
EMPOWER
FAMILIES.
Our world needs people like YOU who are willing to take a stand, fight back against poverty, partner in the effort to promote equity, and give families power to grab hold of their destiny and make it bigger than they could have imagined.
STRENGTHEN
COMMUNITIES.
Promoting strength in our communities begins with acknowledging there is a problem...and then choosing to become part of the solution. To take action, come alongside our neighbors, and help them build a foundation that will help them gain access to resources that many of us take for granted.
WHY WE
DO IT.
ENCOURAGE
AWARENESS.
Technology has given us unprecedented levels of access to information and diverse perspectives. This connectivity has raised awareness of global issues and fostered a sense of responsibility to address them.
PROMOTE
JUSTICE.
We've become highly aware of issues of equity and justice. We're choosing to use our voices and hammers to leverage varied platforms, amplifying marginalized voices and advocating for change.
PURSUE
ACTIVISM.
We have a strong sense of purpose and a drive to create a better, more equitable world for all. We are not passive observers but rather active participants in the fight for justice and societal change.
BECOME A
HOMEOWNER.
QUALIFICATIONS
NEED FOR
HOUSING.
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Paying more than 30% of gross income on rent.
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Living in overcrowded housing.
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Living in substandard housing.
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A resident of subsidized housing.
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Living in temporary housing.
ABILITY TO
PAY.
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Gross income must fall within 30-80% of HUD Area Median Income Guidelines.
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All debt is paid responsibly.
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Outstanding debt: Total debt to income ratio must not exceed 43%.
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Employment: 2 years with no gaps and at least one year with current employer.
WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER.
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Household willing to perform minimum of 300 sweat equity hours.
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Have lived in Sumter County for the past year.
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Committed to a drug-free community and no serious criminal history.
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Completion of homebuyer education course.
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Completion of financial literacy course.
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Save for closing costs and other related expenses.
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Participate in Sumter Habitat for Humanity Events.