Habitat for Humanity invites public to celebrate Davenport home dedication
The public is invited to help celebrate the dedication of Habitat Home #141 on Saturday, June 7, according to a news release. The brief ceremony will take place promptly at 10 a.m. at 1436 W. 8th St., Davenport. Guests can tour the home after the ceremony.
This home build has been supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number 21.027 to the State of Iowa by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The referenced award was a result of the American Rescue Plan Act. This was a unique opportunity provided to Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the state of Iowa, thanks to the work of Habitat of Iowa, the state support organization for local affiliates. This is the third home Habitat QC was able to build in Davenport thanks to these funds.
Habitat's affordable home-ownership program is a long-term solution to the current affordable housing crisis. Habitat partner families must complete a minimum of 250 volunteer hours of sweat equity and attend mandatory home-ownership preparation classes with the support of a volunteer mentor. When their home build is finished, partner families purchase the home from Habitat with affordable monthly payments on a zero-interest mortgage.
About HFHQC
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is dedicated to building thriving communities. For more than 30 years, the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate has served low-income families with the construction of affordable homes. Habitat also operates a home repair program and an accessibility ramp program for low-income homeowners.
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