Mission Statement:Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with God's people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended. Affiliate covenant between Habitat for Humanity International and Chenango County Habitat for Humanity (CCHH). How Our Affiliate Works CCHH is a 501(c) (3) non-profit charitable organization that seeks to provide affordable housing in Chenango County, New York State. Habitat strives to help all communities located in Chenango County to eliminate poverty housing and revitalize communities. Improved property values will increase the tax base, which then adds support for surrounding businesses. If neglected, the housing dilemma could eventually damage the future economic prospects of our communities. The primary target population for the project is to help families of all ages and of racial/ethnic composition currently living in substandard housing throughout Chenango County, who need a "hand up rather than a "hand out". Habitat helps free families from unending struggles that accompany inadequate shelter. With the stability of a real home, families can devote more attention to jobs, education, health and happiness. As the cycle of poverty is broken, children benefit and neighborhoods improve. We do this with volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money, land and materials. Families are selected based on their level of need, willingness to partner, acceptance of responsibilities and ability to repay a no-interest mortgage. Families must complete 350 hours of "sweat equity", including time in homeowner education classes. Our qualified families purchase CCHH built homes with a zero-interest mortgage, enabling them to own their own home. Where We Are Our office is in Oxford, NY at the United Church of Oxford, where we rent space. Our area of service in this work is the 910 square miles of Chenango County, New York State.
How Volunteers Help Volunteers are our marrow and lifeblood. Without all of them nothing would be accomplished. Carnations are sold annually, which is the major fundraiser. Volunteers hold suppers, raffles, lawn sales, craft sales, bake sales, auctions, bottle drives, etc., with proceeds for Habitat's benefit.
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Leadership CCHH's Board of Directors provides our affiliate with a variety
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