posted Jan 9, 2013, 5:32 AM by Jonathan Watt
posted Nov 27, 2012, 12:37 PM by Jonathan Watt
Union County celebrates home dedication
Union County helpers
Lisa Houser, Keith and Lorraine Hatts, Charlie Westman and volunteers
Union County HFH held a home dedication earlier this month at 801 W
Jefferson in Creston Iowa. This project was built to "Green Streets"
criteria. Pictured above is Lisa Houser, SSO Exective Director,
Keith and Lorraine Haats, new homeonwers, Charlie Westman, Board
President of Union County Habitat for Humanity and some of the many
volunteers that helped to make this project possible. Congratulations on a job well done! Source: http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/625138/14e969063f/287603647/f2c4ca2f38/ |
posted Aug 13, 2012, 7:01 AM by Jonathan Watt
Habitat for Humanity seeking homeowner for nearly completed house with two bedrooms.
Application and an interview available now. Encourage people in need of housing
to make the call. Call Nancy 641 782-8597 or JoAnn 641-782-4522 Download a Homeowner Application (PDF) |
posted Jun 13, 2012, 7:35 AM by Jonathan Watt
Habitat for Humanity of Union County is looking for applicants for a house being built in Creston, Iowa. Basic considerations for successful partnership with Habitat are: - Family must be legal residents of the USA and reside in Creston, Iowa.
- Family must be able to demonstrate a stable work history.
- Family must meet the income guidelines that depend on family size.
- Family must sustain a bank account over a period of time.
The future owner of a Habitat house will be expected to: - Invest by doing labor on a habitat house (300 hours) called “sweat equity”
- Make an affordable down payment
- Attend a required homeowners class
- Make timely monthly mortgage payments
The application will include the details and proof of meeting the following requirements. Please contact Habitat for Humanity of Union County. (641) 782-5095 for more information.
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posted May 20, 2012, 3:55 AM by Jonathan Watt
This morning the Methodists converged on our house
#4 and it was a a real White out. We got the whole exterior painted first
coat. We still have another coat of exterior paint to go and then 2 coats
inside as soon as the sheetrock is finished so if you have an ambitious group
they can still make their mark on our next house. We actually had 6
board members helping and a total of 13 people painted. Our next paint day
outside will be on June 2, a Saturday for exterior and I( hope we can get
startyed inside before then. Thanks Nancy James for organizing this fun
day. I hope to be finishing sheetrock some time Tuesday and the rest of
the week since the High School class is done as far as they can go and school is
out next Wednesday. Anyone that would like to get white can call and I'll
work with them.
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posted Mar 8, 2012, 2:04 PM by Jonathan Watt
posted Feb 17, 2012, 6:38 AM by Jonathan Watt
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updated Feb 17, 2012, 6:39 AM
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Habitat for Humanity of Union County is accepting
applications for homeowners for two projects.
Project one is a two bedroom home ready for occupancy by Memorial Day,
2012. The second a three or four bedroom
home is scheduled for occupancy in January 2013. If your
family or a family you know is in need of decent, affordable housing please
contact:
Habitat for Humanity of Union County
c/o Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church
800 N Sumner Ave
Creston, Iowa 50801
Phone: 641-782-5095;) ext 4 (Pastor Watt)
eMail: habitat@UnionHFH.org
Applicants are required to meet several
qualifications to ensure success. Each Habitat affiliate has its own
guidelines. In general, prospective homeowners must:
- Be citizens or legal residents.
- Prove steady income.
- Have good credit.
- Earn a monthly income that falls within minimum and maximum limits,
depending on household size.
- Sustain a savings account over a specified period of time.
In addition, each partner family will be required
to:
- Invest sweat-equity hours in building his/her home and others.
- Make an affordable down payment.
- Make timely mortgage payments.
- Attend homeowner education classes.
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posted Feb 10, 2012, 7:52 AM by Jonathan Watt
Just want to remind everybody that this weekend we
all have the opportunity to do something special with that someone special and
at the same time help to finance house #5 for Union County Habitat for
Humanity.
What: Benefit
Dance at Creston Eagles Lodge .
When: 7 -
10 Saturday, February 11, 2012
Where: 300
E. Montgomery St. Creston, Ia.
How:
$5 per person at the door
The band "Coon Ridge Country" will be
featured. This is a Christian group that plays at the Iowa State Fair
every year. Folks will be swing (rock and roll) dancing as well as 2-step
and polk and waltz style dancing.
If you would like to brush up on your dancing
skills, Just ask Charlie or Bonnie. We have helped lots of folks with the
basics of 2-step, polkas, waltz and even cha-cha.
Since this is also a Valentine Dance it is
your chance to get out that red shirt, blouse, dress or... I always wear
black so it doesn't matter what you wear but if you want to dress up there will
be others dressed up while there will be many in jeans.
We are hoping the weather will cooperate and at
least not have snow or ice. If the sky is clear we hope to have over 100
folks in attendance and we will be a fun group. Most of the area dancers
do not drink alcohol, Bonnie and I included, but the bar will be open for
those who wish to do so. The kitchen is not serving a meal that night so
if you wish to go out to dinner it will have to be elsewhere.
Bring you friends and have a great, fun time with
us this Saturday evening.
Charlie Westman
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posted Dec 14, 2011, 1:15 PM by Jonathan Watt
Help a local family get into affordable decent housing
Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 7 - 10pm
Creston Eagles Lodge 300 E. Montgomery St.
Band "Coon Ridge Country"
Cost $5 / person or more if you wish
Everyone Welcome
Sponsored by Charlie and Bonnie Westman, Creston
Eagles Lodge, and Union County Habitat for Humanities
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posted Dec 13, 2011, 1:34 PM by Jonathan Watt
“Do unto others” is only the beginning. - By volunteering for Habitat I can offer some of my gifts with which God has given to help someone who might otherwise never realize a big part of the American dream, home ownership. Something as simple as using a broom or paint brush can help make the dream real.
- The Christian fellowship that is present while volunteering is priceless, the friendships enduring, and the teamwork is fun.
- The homes we build will be there for generations which gives one a great feeling of accomplishment.
- The fact that we are helping build value in and for our community and pride of ownership in our families is immeasurable.
- Our progress is easy to see and gives me a great deal of pride.
- I learn about how to build and maintain homes as I work.
- Volunteering is the right thing for me to do.
Charlie Westman, President, Union County Habitat for Humanity |
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