Habitat for Humanity Starkville, Mississippi

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What is Habitat? · Habitat for Humanity is a Christian ministry providing training and support to empower families in breaking the cycle of poverty through ownership of a decent home. · Habitat forms partnerships with low-income families to build simple homes that they then purchase on a no-profit, no-interest basis. · Through volunteers, donations, and other support Habitat brings a diverse community together in support of a family in need.

The Deerfield house is nearing completion.

Current Projects (January 1, 2005) 1709 Arrowhead, Deerfield – Partner Family 32 consists of a husband and wife both of whom are disabled, one from a construction accident and one due to renal failure. A fire destroyed their home prior to their application to Habitat. This partner family cares for three of their grandchildren, ages 4, 7, and 8, while their father is away much of the time with his job. Expected Completion: Spring, 2005 Apostles’ House 2005: 308 West Main Street – Partner Family 33 includes a working mother with three children – 13, 9, and 7. After 13 years in a fast-food restaurant, the mother has worked her way up into management. The family is currently living in public housing and is excited about owning their own home. Expected Completion: June, 2005 210 McKinley Street - A lot has been purchased and a pad cleared in preparation for Partner Family 34, who has yet to be identified. Expected Completion: Fall, 2005 or Winter, 2006

The Apostles’ House The Apostles’ House is a Habitat home sponsored by area churches that are working together to build this home just as Christ’s Apostles worked together to spread Jesus’ message. Churches donate money for building supplies, and along with college students from other states, provide the labor to build this house. Additionally, churches support this activity by providing meals and refreshments for the visiting college students. Contact Information Starkville Area Habitat for Humanity Freddie Rasberry, Executive Director P.O. Box 784 Starkville, MS 39759 662-324-7008 hhumanity@bellsouth.net