Apply for a Home

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Moving Your Family to a Better, Safer Home.

 

If you or someone you know is in need of a decent, affordable home, please read the information below.

 

Partner Family & Sweat Equity

 

A partner family is one or more persons living in the same household selected to work with Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio. In order to build a home, a partner family must contribute sweat equity. This refers to the volunteer hours each partner family completes to help with the construction of their home. Single adults must complete 300 hours whereas families with two adults must complete 500 hours.

 

Submitting a Pre-Application

 

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio encourages you to complete and submit a pre-application brochure to become a partner family. The pre-application is the initial step to being selected as a partner family. Once Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio receives and reviews your pre-application, you be contacted about attending an application orientation meeting. The application process is rather lengthy and patience is a must. You may seek free assistance with budgeting through the Ohio State University extension office of Wood County.  They can be reached by phone at 419-354-9050 or online at http://wood.osu.edu/. 

Please request a pre-application by calling (419) 353-5430 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Please return pre-applications to:

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County
PO Box 235
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

 

Home Specifications

 

The homes that Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio construct are based on a overall package. Homes provided by Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio generally follow an open plan with dining combined with the kitchen space. This home package include basic furnishings, alternative layouts, add-ons, and options. Ultimately, Habitat does its best to work with partner families in regards to paint, flooring, countertops. The cost of building a garage is passed on to the partner family at a cost based upon the current appraised value.

 

• Basic Furnishings
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio will furnish a refrigerator and a stove provided by Whirlpool.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio does not furnish a washer and dryer.
• Bedroom Plans
  • 1180 - 1200 square feet: 3 bedrooms
  • 1280 - 1300 square feet: 4 bedrooms
  • Bedroom size is approximately 100 square feet.
• Basement & Garage
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio recognizes and will oblige those with disabilities who need special accommodations. Thus, a garage will be constructed in order to provide reasonable accommodations to those operating a handicap accessible vehicle.
  • Garages are also included if zoning or a housing association requires a garage to be built on the property. 
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio does not construct basements.
•  Landscaping
  • Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio will include landscaping. The building committee has a standard list of plantings available.

 

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation.  We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

 

We're Building

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From A House To A Home

If you have not yet completed a Volunteer Application Form please click here or click on the "Volunteer Application Form" link.  

Fill out the application and send it to:

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County
c/o Resource Coordinator 
P.O. Box 235 
Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

or email it to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

*Your information allows us to inform you about current volunteer opportunities with our local Habitat affiliate.  

"Nobody can do everything, 
but everybody can do something." - Author Unknown

There are many opportunities and ways in which to volunteer and assist in the building process.  

Please take a moment to look over the Current Build Schedule and see what areas interest you.  We are also in need of Volunteers to provide lunch to the worksite if that sounds more like your calling.  Then contact the Volunteer Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 419-353-5430 to sign up.

If you still can't decide or are unsure of how you can help please don't hesitate to call for further assistance.

Thank You for caring enough to lend a hand.

*For the purpose of lunches and to make sure that we have enough volunteers on hand, we do ask that let us know when you would like to volunteer.  In the same respect, please let us know if your plans have changed and you are no longer available at the time you are scheduled for.

Important links:

•Volunteer Application Form 06.08.2011 3:15PM

•Liability Waiver Form (Individuals) 03.17.2011 11:45PM

•Liability Waiver Form (Minors)  06.07.2011 3:51PM

•Liability Waiver Form (Groups) 06.07.2011 3:51PM

•Sample Lunch Menu for Lunch Providers 07.25.2011 8:05PM

Support Habitat

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Donating

Shelter from rain, wind, and sun is a basic human need. With your help, more deserving families can have decent places to call home. Your donation helps provide shelter, self-respect, and the hope of a better life for families in need.

Your gift could help buy:

• $10 = Box of Nails
• $35 = Roof Shingles
• $50 = Low Flow Toilet
• $75 = Window
• $100 = Kitchen Sink
• $150 = Front Door
• $500 = Siding
• $1000 = Wallboard
• $2000 = Flooring

To donate online using a credit card, click here: www.habitat.org/cd/giving/donate.aspx?link=6%20

Be sure to click the orange "Designate Your Gift" button on the left and select the Wood County, OH affiliate before entering your information.

You may also send monetary donations directly to the Wood County office by mail. Please send to:

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, Inc.
P.O. Box 235
Bowling Green, OH 43402

Cars for Homes

Cars for Homes is a program that allows you to donate your car, truck, boat, RV, or almost any vehicle, whether operational or not, to Habitat for Humanity.  The proceeds from selling the car are then donated to our affiliate.  You can donate your car online at www.habitat.org/carsforhomes or by calling 1-877-277-4344.  Be sure to list Habitat for Humanity of Wood County as your local affiliate to ensure that we receive the donation.

Habitat ReStore

Material Donations

We're currently doing market analyses to open a Habitat ReStore in Wood County.  In the future, we would greatly appreciate donated items such as furniture, building materials, and appliances.  At this time, Habitat can only accept small donations until more staff/volunteer positions can be created to help with donation pick-up and drop-off.

We cannot accept:

-Appliance that do not fully work
-Blinds
-Broken or unframed glass
-Clothing
-Drapes
-Lead based paints
-Mattresses
-Open or partially used cans of paint
-Paint thinner or other hazardous or toxic chemicals
-Pesticides (liquid or powder)

United Way Giving

Another way to donate to the ReStore is by donating through United Way in Wood County.  Click the form below, and then follow the directions to donate!

 United Way Giving form 09.27.2010 10:28

1.  "My Information:" Complete your personal information in the top section.

2.  "Annual Gift:" Indicate how you would like to Donate to Habitat for Humanity of Wood County's ReStore (For example: Payroll deduction allows you to donate every pay period).

3.  On the bottom third of the form, choose Option C and write in Habitat for Humanity of Wood County ReStore.  It's important to indicate "Wood County" so that your donation is sent to your local Habitat affiliate.

4.  Then return your form to the United Way in Wood County office: 1616 E. Wooster St., Unit 25, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402.

What is "Krogering"?

The Kroger Community Rewards Program allows anyone with a Kroger Plus card to help Habitat for Humanity of Wood County's ReStore with every purchase you make.  All you have to do is register your Plus card and be sure to use it (or your phone number) every time you shop at Kroger.

The new Kroger Community Rewards year kicked off May 1^st and we want to make sure Habitat earns as many financial rewards as possible. If you have not re-enrolled for the coming year, we ask that you please do so as soon as possible at www.krogercommunityrewards.com.  

To register, follow these directions:

1. Go to Krogercommunityrewards.com and click “Sign in/Create an Account” (located at the top of the page, to the right of the search box).
2. Click “My Account” under “Welcome back, Your Name!”
3. At the bottom of the list on this page, you should see “Community Rewards.”  Click “Community Rewards” and then click the link that appears called, “Edit Community Rewards Information.”
4. Under “Find Your Organization”, type in Habitat’s number: 82041.  Select Habitat of Wood County, save your changes, and you’re finished!

As in the past, the amount  Habitat earns during 2011-2012 will depend on each organization’s spending compared to how much other registered  organizations spend on qualifying purchases during the same period. There are exclusions, including alcohol, tobacco, government-assisted pharmacy purchases, some gift cards, stamps, lottery tickets and fuel.

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, Inc., is a tax-exempt 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization.  Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.