Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit Christian housing ministry, funded through corporate and private donations, and grants. We utilized skilled builder management, volunteer labor and in some cases donated supplies and equipment to build safe, affordable houses for lower income families. By partnering with us, the family actively works on the construction of their home, funded by our organization. In turn, we sell the home to the family through an affordable interest-free mortgage, paid back with monthly payments over a twenty (20) year period. We know that offering our families a hand up, not a hand-out, means an improved living environment where the family can grow, thrive, and experience the pride of home ownership. Home ownership can truly change the trajectory for generations to come!
The selection of Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County, Texas, partner families is not performed by a one person, rather it is completed by a committee and approved by our Board of Directors in a way that does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status, familial status, or source of income.
Funds to purchase home building sites in Ellis County, Texas (minimum 50' x 100')
Funds to purchase new building materials and/or household appliances during a new home build
Funds to purchase supplies and equipment for our annual fund raiser (Festival of Trees)
Funds to hire contractors and purchase materials for our Critical Home Repairs programs
Financial Contributions of Operational Funds
In addition we can use:
Trade specific partner companies (plumbers, electricians, framers, roofers, sheetrock, paintings, HVAC, landscaper)
Corporate Build sponsorships
Donations of existing homes that can be renovated, restored, and sold to enhance our Habitat Homeownership Program
Passionate volunteers for our Board of Directors and Committee service
Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County, Texas has a mission to make sure everyone in Ellis County has a decent place to live.
We are looking for funds to begin a new build in Waxahachie, as well as funds to make critical repairs to homes in need throughout Ellis County
It shall be the policy of Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County, Texas, inc. to follow all laws regarding discrimination against person or persons.
Applicants shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Families shall be selected without regard to ethnic background or national origin. We shall not discount or exclude an applicant from consideration because if the source of their income; i.e., part-time employment, annuity, pension, or other retirement benefit, child support, alimony payments, public assistance, or separate maintenance payments.
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act makes it unlawful for a creditor to discriminate against any applicant, with respect to any aspect of a credit transaction, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or marital status, age (provided the applicant is old enough to enter into a contract), source of income (such as public assistance) or because the applicant has in good faith exercised any right under the federal consumer credit laws.
The law prohibits discrimination against families without children. In order to avoid a problem, affiliates should select families based on need. If two applicant families have the same income, the applicant family with more members will typically also have the greater need. It is illegal to refuse to grant credit to an unmarried couple because they are cohabiting. Unmarried is defined as being single, divorced, or widowed.
Applicants will not be discriminated due to being handicapped. Under the Fair Housing Act, handicap is defined as a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities, a record of having such an impairment, or being regarded as having such an impairment. If an applicant with a physical handicap is selected as a homeowner, his/her house will be built according to American with Disabilities guidelines.
Organization name
Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County, Texas
Tax id (EIN)
75-2959894
Causes
Housing, Shelter & Homelessness
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Ellis
Address
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 157