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Applications
VINELAND, NJ– Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity is Accepting Future Homeowner Applications.
Are you in need an affordable decent home? When you partner with Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity, it is achievable! Cumberland County Habitat is entering its final stage of accepting homeowner applications for their next build.
To qualify, applicants need to demonstrate a need for better housing. Are you dealing with unhealthy, damaged or inadequate housing? Are you living in a home that is too small for your family?
Applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat. Are you willing to help build your own home and the homes of others in the program, or volunteer at the Cumberland Habitat ReStore? Homebuyers are asked to contribute “sweat equity” as part of the program requirements. Included in these hours are classes in personal finances, home maintenance and other topics to help set you up for success in owning a home.
Applicants must be able to pay an affordable mortgage. Are you looking for affordable housing expenses? The Cumberland Habitat homeownership program offers a pathway to an affordable mortgage.
Applicants must also qualify as low income as defined by HUD. HUD Maximum (80%) Household Low Income for a family of 2 is $47,000, for a family of 3 is $52,850, for a family of 4 is $58,700 and for a family of 5 is $63,400.
Are you ready to apply? Simply click on the link for Homeowner Application located on the upper right-hand side of the page. Scroll down to the link that says download application. Application is available in both English and Spanish. It is very important to completely fill out the application and to follow all instructions.
Any application received after this date will be kept for future homeowner consideration.
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity has been rehabbing / building homes and serving residents in Cumberland County for 31 years. Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Through our 2020 Strategic Plan, Habitat for Humanity will serve more people than ever before through decent and affordable housing. To donate and / or volunteer please call (856) 563-0292 ext 2 or visit www.cumberlandnjhabitat.org.
Are you in need an affordable decent home? When you partner with Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity, it is achievable! Cumberland County Habitat is entering its final stage of accepting homeowner applications for their next build.
To qualify, applicants need to demonstrate a need for better housing. Are you dealing with unhealthy, damaged or inadequate housing? Are you living in a home that is too small for your family?
Applicants must be willing to partner with Habitat. Are you willing to help build your own home and the homes of others in the program, or volunteer at the Cumberland Habitat ReStore? Homebuyers are asked to contribute “sweat equity” as part of the program requirements. Included in these hours are classes in personal finances, home maintenance and other topics to help set you up for success in owning a home.
Applicants must be able to pay an affordable mortgage. Are you looking for affordable housing expenses? The Cumberland Habitat homeownership program offers a pathway to an affordable mortgage.
Applicants must also qualify as low income as defined by HUD. HUD Maximum (80%) Household Low Income for a family of 2 is $47,000, for a family of 3 is $52,850, for a family of 4 is $58,700 and for a family of 5 is $63,400.
Are you ready to apply? Simply click on the link for Homeowner Application located on the upper right-hand side of the page. Scroll down to the link that says download application. Application is available in both English and Spanish. It is very important to completely fill out the application and to follow all instructions.
Any application received after this date will be kept for future homeowner consideration.
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity has been rehabbing / building homes and serving residents in Cumberland County for 31 years. Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Through our 2020 Strategic Plan, Habitat for Humanity will serve more people than ever before through decent and affordable housing. To donate and / or volunteer please call (856) 563-0292 ext 2 or visit www.cumberlandnjhabitat.org.
Donate TodayAt Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity, we build. We build because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have a healthy, affordable place to call home. More than building homes, we build communities, we build hope and we build the opportunity for families to help themselves.
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Latest News
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On Friday, March 8, 2019, the Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity hosted its Hearts and Hammers 30 Year Anniversary Dinner. The fundraising event was held at Eastlyn Golf Course and Greenview Inn. Festivities included: 50/50, Chinese Auction, and Live Auction. Entertainment was provided with live music by the Kenny I Band. View the Gallery Download the Event Sponsorship & Ad Book Form Thank you for your consideration for sponsorship. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. |
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2018 Handbags for habitatOn Monday, November 16, 2018, hundreds came out to support our annual Handbags for Habitat raffle held at the Padre Pio Rosary Hall in Vineland, New Jersey. Congratulations to all the raffle recipients.
Your participation has helped us build our current home! Click here to view the Photo Gallery |
A special thanks to all the staff, volunteers, and sponsors who made the 2018 Handbags for Habitat a great success.
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2018 Golf ClassicOn Monday, September 17, 2018, nearly 100 golfers participated in the 2018 Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity Golf Classic, in memory of Dick Baum.
Your participation has helped us build our current home! Thanks to all the staff, volunteers, and sponsors who made the 2018 Golf Classic a huge success. Click here to view the Photo Gallery |
A special "Thank You" to all the golfers who supported the 2018 Golf Classic Tournament in memory of Dick Baum.
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OUR VISION
Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity is a source of hope and inspiration for Cumberland County, the State of New Jersey, and the entire nation. We are a leader in enabling more citizens to have greater opportunities to improve their lives through home ownership.
Our impact is seen in revitalized neighborhoods, families achieving financial stability, and children who achieve more in school and in life. Families living in Habitat homes are positive contributors to our community.
We are leaders in the affordable housing business and take the lead in pulling people together – developing partnerships and collaborating with a variety of organizations – to reduce poverty levels and increase the numbers of families who own homes.
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Hannah Fox, Special for Vineland Daily Journal
Published 3:08 p.m. ET March 25, 2018 | Updated 5:12 p.m. ET March 25, 2018 VINELAND - A long-awaited dream became a reality on Saturday morning as the Gonzalez family celebrated the groundbreaking at the site of their future Habitat For Humanity home. “We have been waiting for this moment,” said Rosa Gonzalez, who along with husband Carlos and daughters Genesis, 8, and Mia, 3, were the chosen recipients of Cumberland County Habitat For Humanity’s latest building project. The journey to becoming the chosen family for the latest building project first started with a flier that had been left on their front door. “When I saw the flier, I told my husband ‘I think we should apply for it,” said Rosa Gonzalez. After applying, the Gonzalez family went through an extensive application process, one that even includes a home visit. “Not only do they have to undergo the regular mortgage process, but they also have to go through the Habitat for Humanity process,” said William Gonzalez, executive director of Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity. As part of that process, every adult in the family has to commit to 250 hours of volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, a requirement called sweat equity. Most of those hours will go towards working on their future home. William Gonzalez, no relation to the family, said taking courses on financial management and home repairs in order to be self-sustaining also are requirements. Once the application process was completed, the Gonzalez family waited to see if they would be chosen. They did not have to wait long. Less than two weeks after finishing the application process, the answer came. “I was at my church when I got the call and I fell to my knees,” said Rosa Gonzalez. “I think God put a beautiful team together to help us. It is a blessing,” she said. “Anytime we can do anything for the underprivileged is a good thing,” said Assemblyman R. Bruce Land, who attended the groundbreaking with Assemblyman Bob Andrzejczak. “They just need a start. We all need a start.” The plot of land where the Gonzalez home will be built was donated to the Cumberland County Habitat For Humanity by Wells Fargo Bank about a year ago. Prior to the groundbreaking, the land was blessed by the Rev. Tomas Acevedo of Vineland Spanish Assembly of God, where the Gonzalez family are members. “Attending these events, it’s always something I’m proud to do,” said Vineland Mayor Anthony Fanucci. “This [home] means everything [to the Gonzalez family].” The Gonzalez home is currently the only project Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity is working on, but William Gonzalez hopes future projects in Millville are not far behind. While the new home will be ready in about six months, the Gonzalez family said it would not mark the end of their involvement with Habitat for Humanity. They said they wanted to pay it forward by helping other families. “When I give my heart to something, I give my all,” smiled Rosa Gonzalez. “I want to share this testimony with others.” To donate and / or volunteer please call (856) 563-0292 ext 2 or visit www.cumberlandnjhabitat.org. |
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WHY AFFORDABLE HOUSING MATTERS
Every day in Cumberland County, low-income, hardworking families struggle to find affordable places to live. Rapidly rising rents force these families to live in unsafe, unhealthy, and crowded conditions. This has a negative affect on learning and self esteem of the children.
The American dream of home ownership is seen as simply unattainable, due to the increasing costs of home prices and little change in incomes of hardworking families.
Our mission of working with the community to build and renovate simple decent homes with and for these families has resulted in over 25 families purchasing their home. This leads to stability in their family and the ability to build equity. We believe in this mission, because we have seen first-hand how affordable home ownership impacts families, children, and communities.
Families have a chance to experience stability, build equity wealth, and have something tangible to pass on to their children. Children are healthier and safer. They do better in school, have higher self esteem, and feel more hopeful toward their future. Communities are improved, as homeowners tend to be more active in their communities than renters, and pay into the local tax base.
The American dream of home ownership is seen as simply unattainable, due to the increasing costs of home prices and little change in incomes of hardworking families.
Our mission of working with the community to build and renovate simple decent homes with and for these families has resulted in over 25 families purchasing their home. This leads to stability in their family and the ability to build equity. We believe in this mission, because we have seen first-hand how affordable home ownership impacts families, children, and communities.
Families have a chance to experience stability, build equity wealth, and have something tangible to pass on to their children. Children are healthier and safer. They do better in school, have higher self esteem, and feel more hopeful toward their future. Communities are improved, as homeowners tend to be more active in their communities than renters, and pay into the local tax base.
A HOUSING CRISIS
Worldwide, some 827.6 million people live in urban slums. By 2020, it is estimated the world slum population will reach almost 1 billion. About 50 percent of the world’s population now live in urban areas. Lack of clean water and sanitation claim the lives of more than 1.8 million young children every year.
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