Habitat for Humanity - West Bay and Northern Rhode Island, Inc.
Address
89 Greenwich Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 732-6407
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.
Services
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Description
An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Northern area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support.
Eligibility
All are welcome Youth Volunteers: Construction volunteers must be 16 and those age 16-17 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"
Fees
No fees. Donations welcome
Intake Procedure
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
Service Area
Burrillville, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick and Woonsocket.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- Providence County
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Northern area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support.
Eligibility
All are welcome Youth Volunteers: Construction volunteers must be 16 and those age 16-17 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"
Fees
No fees. Donations welcome
Intake Procedure
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
Service Area
Burrillville, Coventry, Cranston, Cumberland, East Greenwich, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, Lincoln, North Scituate, Smithfield, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick and Woonsocket.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Kent County
- Providence County
- Kent County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Mailing
P.O. Box 6743
Warwick, RI 02887
Physical (Primary)
89 Greenwich Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
Contacts
Amy Gates
Primary Contact
President of the Board or Directors
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 732-6407
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