Habitat for Humanity - West Bay and Northern Rhode Island, Inc.

Description:

Through donations of time, volunteer help, and tax-deductible donations of money and building materials, Habitat for Humanity, West Bay and Northern R.I. builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are recycled into a revolving Fund for Habitat for Humanity, West Bay and Northern R.I. that is used to build more houses.

General Information

Intake Process:

All are welcome to volunteer
Youth Volunteers: Construction volunteers must be 16 and those age 16-17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. ReStore volunteers must be 14 and those age 14-15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Applicants for homeownership must meet three criteria: Need for better housing, Ability to pay an affordable mortgage, Willingness to partner including completing required hours of "sweat equity"

Program Fees:

No fees. Donations welcome

Eligibility:

All first-time volunteers must complete the volunteer waiver. Upon receipt of your waiver HfH will be in contact to schedule your service, answer questions, and go over expectations.

To learn about homeownership complete the inquiry form found online or call.

Is Shelter?

No

Miscellaneous

AKA:

HfH RI

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

March 16, 2022

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Year Incorporated:

1995

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