Habitat for Humanity is recruiting families for future homes

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Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County is hosting informational meetings for individuals and families interested in learning how Habitat works and to hear how they may be eligible to partner with the organization to build a simple, decent, affordable home in Douglas County.

Schedule of meetings is as follows:

•Monday, April 26 – 6:30-8 p.m. at Miltona Community Center, 300 County Road 14, Miltona.

•Thursday, April 29 – 6:30-8 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity Office, 911 State Highway 29 North, Alexandria.

•Saturday, May 1 – 10:30 a.m.-noon at Habitat for Humanity Office, 911 State Highway 29 North, Alexandria.

About Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County

Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County has been an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International since 1997 and has built 24 homes. Homeowner families are selected according to established criteria: need for housing, ability to partner with Habitat and ability to pay.

Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. Partner families purchase the homes from Habitat with no-profit, zero-interest mortgages.

Volunteers provide most of the labor. Tax deductible donations of money, land and materials are provided by individuals, organizations, churches, foundations and businesses.

In 2010, Habitat will build three homes on Oak Street in Alexandria. For more information on how to support Habitat or get involved, contact the affiliate at (320) 762-4255, e-mail info@hfhdouglascounty.org or visit the website at www.hfhdouglascounty.org.

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