Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester

Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcesters mission is to build homes, communities, and hope. We are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families gain strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable housing. At Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester (HFH-MW/GW), our motto is a hand up, not a handout. We build houses with families, not for them. We partner with hardworking families who earn between 30% 60% of the area median income and do not qualify for other homeownership programs. Not only do Habitat families pay for their homes through an affordable monthly mortgage, they also put in between 400 and 500 hours of sweat equity prior to becoming homeowners. In addition, families must attend financial education classes, provided by HFH MW/GW. Habitat homes are built in...