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BUILDERS PROFILE: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis
STRENGTH, STABILITY THROUGH HOMEOWNERSHIP Greater Indy Habitat unites the
community with people in need to provide the life-changing opportunity to purchase and own simple,
quality, affordable homes. Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build a better life for themselves and their families.
“Homeownership means the ability to live in a place that I can take pride in xing up, living in, and enjoying
life without the burden of paying for but not owning.” – Vito, Habitat homeowner
Research shows that our homeownership program leads
to bene ts beyond housing, including improved mental health, a decreased reliance on social services, and improved academic achievement of children.
Why Habitat is Needed
In Indiana, the average hourly wage necessary to afford a two-
bedroom FMR unit is $14.03; more than half of Hoosier renters (52%) cannot afford the fair market rate, according to an Indiana 211 Partnership Community Report.
Impact of Decent,
Affordable Housing
Housing is important to the quality
of life, health and economic prosperity of local families and the entire community.
Where We Have Been
Since our founding 1987, Greater Indy Habitat has provided the life-changing opportunity of homeownership to more than 525 local families.
Where We Are Going
As we plan for, we are expanding and deepening our ability to dramatically improve the housing conditions of low-income families throughout Greater Indianapolis.
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Get involved by volunteering your time, resources, or sponsoring a home today!
www.indyhabitat.org
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
3135 N. MERIDIAN STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
PHONE:
317.921.2121