Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County is in its 30th year of operation and has built or rehabilitated more than 75 homes during its tenure. In 2024, Habitat will see the completion of two more homes at Fox Farm Village in Bayfield, welcoming two more families home. What goes into these homes is nothing short of a miracle, and it is all attributed to the heart of the community.
Habitat relies on many volunteers each year to help with a wide range of tasks that go into the construction of the homes they build. Volunteer work can range from setting foundation blocks to framing, drywall to kitchen cabinets, painting, and beyond. Top to bottom, the volunteers make it happen. The entire project encompasses everything that makes being part of a community meaningful, with neighbors and strangers coming together to make good things happen for deserving families.
Habitat serves community members who fall between 30% - and 80% AMI to assist them with affordable homeownership. While partnering with Habitat is life-changing for families, it requires a great effort from the potential homeowner. With 250 hours of sweat equity, financial training, and homebuyer classes required to complete the program. Once the process is complete, these homeowners have mortgages that are capped at 30% of their gross income, preventing them from becoming “stretched thin” by an unaffordable home loan.
If you are interested in supporting Habitat, you can easily find something that is within your comfort zone while making a real difference for families in La Plata County.
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A Volunteer Q & A will take place at the ReStore on March 14th at 5:30 PM and on March 15th at 9:00 AM. Prospective volunteers can learn about what Habitat does and see if it would be a good fit.
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The Habitat ReStore funds a portion of the building projects each year. They accept donations of gently used or new furniture, appliances, and building materials for resale. The proceeds go towards organization operations.
If you would like to find out more about our Homeownership Program or become a volunteer, please contact 970-382-2215 or email director@habitatlaplata.org.
What goes into these homes is nothing short of a miracle, and it is all attributed to the heart of the community. Habitat relies on many volunteers each year to help with a wide range of tasks that go into the construction of the homes they build.
