What's the Habitat House Project?

Several congregations in the Newark area have banded together to raise funds and a volunteer base to support the building of local homes through Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County. Construction began in the spring of 1998 on the first project home, at 8th and Morrow Sts. in Wilmington. This new home was completed in the winter of 2000 and, along with the other five row homes, was dedicated on December 12, 1999 to the glory of God. Currently, plans are underway to build a house at 13th and Cade Streets (Phillips Park) in Wilmington, the effort is being led by First Presbyterian Church of Newark. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Kevin Smith (left), NUMC member and Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, at work on the Morrow Street project.
   
   
     
     
  The following churches are pooling their financial and human resources as part of the Newark Habitat Church Coalition:
  • Calvary Baptist Church
  • First Presbyterian Church of Newark
  • Good Shepherd Baptist Church
  • Holy Family Church
  • Kingswood United Methodist Church
  • Newark United Methodist Church
  • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
  • New Ark United Church of Christ
  • St. Thomas Episcopal Church
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
  In addition to these churches, the University of Delaware campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity is a partner in the coalition. Because of the great need for affordable housing in our community, this group of congregations plans to build more Habitat for Humanity houses and is seeking properties upon which to build here in Newark. Won't you join them?  
   
   
   
       
 

How Does the Community Benefit?

Habitat for Humanity has seen its approach to affordable housing improve neighborhoods and communities by strengthening community spirit; increasing the tax base, and building better citizens through the cooperative efforts involved in Habitat construction.

  
   
   
   
   
   
       
 

What is Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County?

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, partners with the local community as a diverse group, including concerned individuals, partner families, faith groups, civic organizations, and businesses. The organization builds affordable housing at no profit through a combination of volunteer labor, "sweat equity," and no-interest mortgages.

  
   
   
   
   
   
   
       
 

Did You Know...?

Since its beginnings in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 75,000 houses in the United States and countries around the world.

While some Habitat homeowners may receive public assistance, most are the working poor. Habitat for Humanity doesn't build homes for anyone. It builds homes with people in need without regard to race, religion, age, family or marital status. Three criteria drive the selection process: need for adequate housing; ability to repay the no-profit, no-interest mortgage over a 15- to 30-year period; and a willingness to partner with Habitat.

    
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
       
 

Need More Information?

For details about how to get involved in the Habitat House project, contact NUMC's Richard Waibel (302-737-7848) or Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (302-652-0365).

 
   
   
   
   
       
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