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Tuesday, 25 August 2009 11:55

Our Vision
We envision happily housed families in decent, affordable homes throughout our community.

Our Mission
Following Christian principles we provide homeownership solutions and support for low-income partner families in need throughout Franklin County Pennsylvania and beyond by pairing and sharing the power of volunteer labor with generous charitable gifts.

Our Core Values

    Faith
  • We are a Christian ministry grounded in the teachings and love of Jesus Christ.
  • We welcome and serve people of all faiths.
    Partnership
  • We value our partnership with Habitat for Humanity International and actively support its global mission.
  • We seek opportunity to work with other civic minded organizations.
    Community
  • We strengthen our community by offering an environment for people to experience the power of working together for a common good.
  • We celebrate the passion of our volunteers and donors recognizing diversity and promoting unity.
    Stewardship
  • We are committed to being an accountable, transparent organization to our donors, families, and community.
  • We provide homes without profit and mortgages without interest.
    Support
  • We invest in the long-term success of our partner families and neighborhoods.
  • We offer ongoing services to our partner families helping them to be successful homeowners and neighbors.

 

To get to know us better we invite you to review our financial forms, our case for support, and the list of our current board members. Please contact us if you have more questions about who we are.

 

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about 4 hours ago Habitat's phone system is being upgraded 5/20 & there may be periods when we can't be reached Try again or email: hfhfc@yourlocalhabitat.com
about 2 days ago 60 Habitat homes destroyed by a Texas tornado. Learn more http://t.co/d6dRn8YXX2 Pray more
about 5 days ago Just came from 402 E Washington - New sidewalks are being formed & prepped for pouring. Topsoil was just delivered. Looking GREAT!
about 7 days ago "As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest" -- 2005 Nelson Mandela (S. Africa)
about 12 days ago Note from a donor: Please accept the enclosed check We hope&pray this money will help alleviate the suffering of those in our area God bless
about 13 days ago Today's rain didn't dampen VALSPAR's charitable spirit - I just picked up $1200 worth of paint they donated to Habitat for our next house!
about 14 days ago Franklin County is currently featured in a Habitat International publication! Read the story and watch the video: http://t.co/i3sl8oJ2CG
about 19 days ago Don & Shirley Howard have officially retired from Habitat after 20 years of faithful service. Info on a proper sendoff will be shared soon.
about 20 days ago Habitat has built more than 600,000 homes internationally. Franklin County has contributed 30 homes to that number! http://t.co/CnUQcR2nWg
about 21 days ago I see life as both a gift and a responsibility. My responsibility is to use what God has given me to help his people in need.―Millard Fuller
about 26 days ago “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ― Abraham Lincoln
19 Apr 2013 Following our April board meeting we are in active negotiations to buy 2 building lots in Fayetteville & a rehab in the Boro of Chambersburg
16 Apr 2013 CHANGE IS POWERFUL! Make an online donation today. Be sure to designate your gift for Franklin County Pa Zip 17201 https://t.co/I1yamvIQHO
10 Apr 2013 A brand new Cars For Homes video was just released featuring Steve Thomas from "This Old House" on PBS Watch it here: http://t.co/R35enxzL7M
10 Apr 2013 Random fact for you: It takes nearly 35,000 nails to build a typical Habitat house. Now you know!
9 Apr 2013 Met today at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Greencastle with the area's Lutheran ministers to share ideas about serving our shared community
4 Apr 2013 Don't know what to do with that old car? Let it build a house! CARS FOR HOMES http://t.co/Cnsv7R7wCl
2 Apr 2013 Volvo CE just contributed $1000 to Habitat's current fundraiser. Thank you neighbors! http://t.co/yTzVwZ1q1Q

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