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January 29, 2001
Mr. Michael Couzzo, Village Manager
Village of Tequesta
President 250 Tequesta Drive, Suite 300
Mark Burin Tequesta, FL 33469
Vice President
John McGowan Dear Mr. Couzzo:
Secretary I would like to take this opportunity to introduce our organization to you.
Sheila R. Edelmann Lighthouse Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity
Treasurer International, one of the largest nonprofit builders of affordable housing in the
John Holton United States and around the globe. Our local affiliate has been active in the
northern Palm Beaches since 1993, building and rehabilitating homes with
families in need. This spring we will break ground on our fifteenth house on
Directors 2nd Street in Jupiter.
Allan Bartlett
L'�lene Chaplow As a nonprofit group, our success depends on our ability to develop
nn Feyk partnerships with the whole community. We have enjoyed a great working
Charles Godfrey relationship with the Tequesta Police Dept. They have been very supportive of
Joy Gouyd our Thrift Store in CountyLine Plaza, recently awarding Mark Burin, our
Martin Gouyd current LHFH Board President, with an outstanding citizen award.
Bea Sallabi
Kelvin Wise Our most significant challenge in the near future is to acquire properties and to
increase our capacity to build affordable housing in an environment of rapid,
Executive Director high end residential development. As homeowners, we can all enjoy the
Patricia Stidham appreciation of home values in northern Palm Beach County. However, our
organization believes that mixed income neighborhoods hold the most promise
for revitalized, thriving communities. We believe that owner-occupied housing
is key to family and community stability.
We hope that you, in your new role as Village Manager, will lead the Village
Council toward expanding opportunities for partnership with Habitat for
Humanity. I have enclosed some literature for you to share with the Council. I
would be happy to address the Council at a scheduled meeting to discuss
Lighthouse Habitat for Humanity in detail.
Sincerely,
Patricia Stidham, LHFH Executive Director
cc: Sharon Walker
Office: 561-743-7526 • Fax: 561-743-5877 • Thrift Shop: 561-743-3660
E-mail: lhfh@hotmail.com
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What is Habitat for Humanity? How are Partner Families Selected? How is the Lighthouse Habitat
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Families can apply at open informational meetings held for Humanity Funded?
• aF z` monthly.The Family Selection Committee chooses The majority of funding comes from our community.
Humanity, Inc. (LHFH), homeowners based upon their level of need,their Local partner churches,corporations,foundations,
' chartered chartered in 1993 is a loca . willingness to become partners with Habitat and their business and individuals donate tax deductible gifts
" run affiliate of Habitat,, 4-_ ability to repay the mortgage loan.The committee of money,construction materials,and goods.The
follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Habitat Thrift Shop,which is operated completely
Humanity Internationa ram. Neither race nor religion are factors in choosing the by Habitat volunteers,currently generates 65%of
nonprofit, ecumenical families who purchase Habitat homes. the operating budget.
Christian housing rriinistr',,p;
:Habitat works in partnership with people i.;: What is "Sweat" Equity? Does Habitat Have a Political Affiliation?
need to build and renovate decent, affordabi
housing. Habitat volunteers seek to build This is the required time that a homeowner has to work No.The concern is the issue of eliminating poverty
ai with Habitat before he or she can purchase their new housing.Habitat for Humanity is a grass roots
Lives and families as well as houses. Habita home.Each family is required to do 500 hours of movement, one that transcends politics and thus
gives a helping hand to families that may "sweat equity".This includes helping to build their can bring people together from all walks of life in
the spirit of partnership and mutual self-help.
nave been trapped in the cycle of poverty an. helping to build another family's home.
hopelessness for years. By working with ;,
'these families to help them realize the dream Do People deed to know How to How Can you Help
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of home ownership,Habitat helps build r
self-esteem, self-reliance and better cih Build in Order to Volunteer? this Worthwhile Organization?
while restoring the hope for a brighter futu own home,working in the Thrift Shop or office or
No.Habitat construction teams are balanced to include Donate your prayers,time,skills and interest.If
Habitat is not a give-away program those who are skilled in construction and those who have building is not one of your skills,volunteer to help
Habitat homes are sold to families z never held a hammer before.There are many other in the Thrift Shop or work on a support committee—
volunteer jobs,too—fund raising,publicity,volunteer such as public relations,grant writing,fund raising,
' need—our partner families.There is no recruitment,helping in the Thrift Shop and even making family selection,family support,or the speakers
profit added to the selling price and no lunches for the construction workers!So,get involved! bureau.Special events include the Sand Castle
interest on the monthly mortgage payments Building Contest in June,and the annual Gala
Dinner Dance and Silent Auction in November.
Lhese payments go into a revolving"Fund: How Much Does a Habitat Home Cost?
Humanity" that helps build more houses.
To date, the Lighthouse Habitat for The average cost for a house in this area is$55,000,
Humanity affiliate has completed four which includes the cost of a$15,000 lot.Habitat houses MI /� frzi MI
omes in Jupiter, Florida, with eight more are affordable for low-income families because there is
semi attached single familyhomes on no profit included in the sale price and no interest
b charged on the mortgage.
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in the summer of 1998
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