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About Us
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Mission Statement
Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa believes that everyone deserves a decent place to live. Habitat does this by working in partnership with families to build simple, decent, affordable housing for those that might not otherwise become homeowners. Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa is a not for profit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry.
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How We Work
Habitat for Humanity is a not for profit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry financed through private and corporate donations. We utilize volunteer labor and in-kind donations to build simple, decent, and affordable housing. Habitat homes are sold to our partner families at no profit and with no interest.
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Where We Serve
Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa serves those living in Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth, and Wright counties.
If you live outside of our area, please contact your local affiliate.
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Habitat History
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller, along with his wife Linda. Millard Fuller's mission is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Habitat for Humanity is an international organization. Throughout the world Habitat for Humanity has built over 250,000 homes that house over 1,000,000 people!
Our Local History
| 1991 |
Volunteers from the First Congregational United Church in Mason City participated in a Habitat project. |
| 1993 |
Formed local affiliate |
| 1994 |
Officially recognized as Cerro Gordo Habitat for Humanity |
| 1995 |
1st Habitat house was completed |
| 1999 |
Area covered expanded from Cerro Gordo county to 5 counties total and the name changed to Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa |
| 2004 |
Habitat hired a full-time Executive Director |
| 2008 |
We have plans to build 5-6 houses this year. |
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National Partnerships
Whirlpool
Yale Locks
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Lion's Clubs
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
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