Habitat for Humanity applications available now

Earlier this year Maureen Foxworthy of RBC presents a cheque to Gord Johnson of Habitat for Humanity Cranbrook Project.

Project Leader Gord Johnston, of the Cranbrook Habitat for Humanity project, announced today that the group is now ready to accept applications for a Habitat family.

“The application process will run until Friday, January 31 with interviews and the final selection being made in February. Application forms can be picked up from local service agencies and the Salvation Army office in Cranbrook, or downloaded off the website.

“Contrary to popular belief Habitat for Humanity Canada homes, built by local volunteers and donations, are not given away,” Johnston continued. “We partner with a family in need, who will hold a no-interest mortgage, to provide them with an opportunity for home ownership they may not otherwise be able to achieve. Habitat for Humanity is a partnership, not a charity; we believe that Habitat families are self-sufficient.”

The local committee is planning to hold an Open House on Friday, Jan. 10 at the former Alpenhaus building at 120 7th to get an update on our progress and to get a better idea how they can contribute to the success of this exciting new project,” Johnston said.

Chief Operating Officer from Habitat For Humanity Canada Mark Rodgers, along with representatives from Habitat for Humanity West Kootenay and Habitat For Humanity Boundary, will be at the Open House to help answer any questions about the Cranbrook project or Habitat For Humanity in general.

For more information or to get involved go to the Habitat for Humanity website and click on Cranbrook Project.