House #142
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Hodalo & family about the family Hodalo enthusiastically began her journey working alongside the volunteers who so graciously gave of their time and talents. For that she is forever grateful. For Hodalo, owning her own home gives her the security she wants for her family, the chance to build equity which comes with owning her home, and accomplishing goals she has set for herself. What homeowner ship means to them "Homeownership means to have space to call my own & provides me with the liberty to do what I want." became a partner family 2023 dedication Saturday, November 16, 2024 |
build sponsors
This project has been supported, in whole or in part, by This project has been supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number 21.027 to the State of Iowa by the U.S.
Department of the Treasury.
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in-kind donors
Comfort Concepts QCA
Sherwin-Williams
Cree (light bulbs)
Steve’s Mirror & Glass
Wren Appraisal
Whirlpool Corporation
Hy-Vee
Hampton Crane Inc
Schneider Electric/Square D
Ryan Weber, Attorney Gomez, May, LLP
Aceno Granite, Kitchen & Bath
family mentors
Once accepted into the Habitat program, Hodalo was paired with Pam Crowe who worked with them throughout the program.
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work begins on the house
Hodalo worked to earn their sweat equity hours. Sweat equity refers to time spent working on job sites, working at our restore or office, hours spent attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. Every adult in the home must earn 250 hours, not easy when working, raising a family, but they are well on their way. Now Hodalo can earn sweat equity working on their own home. Families get to pick from 3 different house plans once they meet their sweat equity needs.
Hodalo worked to earn their sweat equity hours. Sweat equity refers to time spent working on job sites, working at our restore or office, hours spent attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. Every adult in the home must earn 250 hours, not easy when working, raising a family, but they are well on their way. Now Hodalo can earn sweat equity working on their own home. Families get to pick from 3 different house plans once they meet their sweat equity needs.
work groups
Employers throughout the community sponsored 62 work groups for their employees in 2024.
John Deere – Mansour Team, MidAmerican Energy, St. Paul Lutheran Church
the build
Habitat has the best volunteers in the world! Their love and hard work ensures the success of this build. With supervisor Ben and Eric this build was possible.
Supervisor Ben
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Supervisor Eric
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dedication
To earn her home, Hodalo has offered 250 hours of sweat equity as required by Habitat International. Not only has Hodalo been working hard by building her home, but she has also been learning about becoming responsible homeowners by attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. All while working full time and attending to family needs. We are so proud of Hodalo for their hard work to earn this opportunity to become homeowners!
the finished house
Hodalo will now start her mortgage payments. Habitat homeowners pay a low-down payment on a zero percent interest mortgage for 25-30 years. Monthly payments will be affordable at less than 30% of their household income.
Whether you worked building this house, served lunch, or donated – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
