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December
8, 2008
Pike
Commissioners Present Check to Habitat for Humanity
PoconoNews.Net, 12/08/08
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| Pictured: Pike
County Commissioners Present $50,000 Check to Mike Donlon and Jim
Lariviere from Habitat. |
MILFORD - The Pike County Commissioners presented
a check for $50,000 to Habitat for Humanity. Mike Donolon thanked the
commissioners for their continued support of the program. Pike County
began by giving the program $25,000 yearly. That has grown to two
$50,000 checks a year. Money for the program comes from $2.00 for each
deed recorded in Pike.
Donolon that that this week, the 13th family will
move into a Habitat for Humanity house. They have begun building the
14th house and are presently looking for a 15th family and land to be
donated to continue the program.
Families interested in the program must meet four
criteria:
- Their income must not exceed $36,500,
- They must be residents of Pike County and need
a house,
- They must have the ability to pay the interest
free mortgage offered by the program,
- They must be able to put in 200 hours of sweat
equity toward the construction of their house.
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July
11, 2008
Habitat for Humanity Makes Dreams Come True
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| Pictured:
Celebrating the completion of another home for Habitat for Humanity
are: Jim Lariviere, Louis Basilicata, Lisa Basilicata, Dominic
Basilicata, Pat Lariviere, Erica Basilicata, Krystle Basilicata, Ben
and Irene Volpicello, Louis Basilicata, Joseph Basilicata and Mike
Donlan. |
The United Way of Pike County is pleased to help provide funding for
the Habitat for Humanity (HFH) which has built 13 houses to date for
local citizens. "HFH exists through the extraordinary efforts of its
volunteers and generosity of those who donate money and/or materials.
Nothing is as worthwhile as seeing a family take ownership of a home
and begin a better life," said Mike Donlon, Volunteer Coordinator. He
adds that "the funds allocated for HFH from the United Way are
invaluable from the start of the building process to the final moment
when the family moves in."
HFH is dedicated to eliminating poverty housing and building homes for
families in need. Homes are built at cost and no interest loans are
offered. Homeowners will have a mortgage with Habitat for the cost of
materials and paid contractors. The new homeowner also works on the
site a minimum 200 hours.
The land for the most recently built home was donated by Ben and Irene
Volpicello. Irene said, "We are very fortunate to have two homes and
wanted to help another family to realize their dream of having their
own home. My husband and I are happy to have been in a position to help
this family and wish them much happiness as they move into their new
home."
To qualify, the family must be a resident of Pike County for one year
and meet other qualifications as outlined in the application.
Additional information may be found on the web site hfhpc@ptd.net or by
phoning 570-828-1623. To volunteer, contact Mike Donlon at volunteer@hfhpc.org.
Volunteers are needed in many areas - from working at the site to
fundraising, publicity and other special projects. As Mike said, "you
won't regret it!"
Further information about any of the agencies providing services in
Pike County can be found at www.PikePaHelp.org. |
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June 14, 2008
Garage Sale to Support
Habitat for Humanity of Pike County
A garage sale will be held on Sat.
July 5, 9AM–3PM at Rt. 2001 & Fisher Lane. Great “STUFF” on
sale. Support us and help build our next house in Pike County! For more
information, please call us at 570 296 5114. |
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April 19,
2008
Ground
Breaking Ceremony for House No. 13 on May 17th
The ground breaking for house No. 13 in Pocono
Mountain Lake Estates (Lehman Township) will be on May 17, 2008 at 9:30
AM, rain or shine. Each house project begins with a ground breaking
ceremony at the site and with an anticipated completion time of 6
months. The volunteers of Pike County Habitat for Humanity build the
house. The family that will own the house also works at the site a
minimum of 200 hours and will have a mortgage with Habitat for the cost
of materials and paid contractors.
Directions
to house in Section 5 of Pocono Mtn. Lake Estates (Lehman Township):
From the intersection of Routes 739 and 2001 (at
Arnold's Store) in Dingman's Ferry- Go south on Route 2001 for about 4
miles. Make a right onto Rockledge Rd. Go to the end of Rockledge Rd.
Make a right onto Janet's Way. Go to Vale Court - the site is at the
corner of Janet's Way and Vale Court. Look for the Habitat for Humanity
banner.
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