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About Us
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
~Vincent Van Gogh
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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 for Humanity Facts
Worldwide, Habitat for Humanity operates in nearly 90 countries, all 50 states in the U.S., the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico.
Today, we have built over 350,000 houses around the world, providing more that 1.75 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity was named the 14th largest home builder in the U.S. and the 14th top charitable organization.
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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. Today, Habitat has built over 350,000 houses around the word, providing more than 1.75 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable housing.
Worldwide, Habitat for Humanity operates in nearly 90 countries and in all 50 states of the U.S., the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.
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 |
| 2010 |
We have provided homeownership opportunities to 36 families. |
| 2011 |
Moved to a new location that has 9,000 sq. feet of ReStore warehouse |
| 2011-2012 |
Working on 5 home projects...our most ever at one time! |
| 2012 |
We just celebrated the Dedication of our 41st Partner Family home on Feruary 21, 2012 |
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National Partnerships
Whirlpool
Yale Locks
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Lion's Clubs
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Valspar Paint
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