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Bedford Virginia HFH is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.
Volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual and corporate donors provide money and materials to build Habitat houses. Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of labor - "sweat equity" - into building their homes and the homes of others. Their mortgage payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that is used to build more houses.
Contact
P.O. Box 171
108 Center Street
Bedford, VA 24523
Tel: 540 587 0280
E-mail: Mike@engagebedford.com
Area: Serving Bedford County and Bedford City
Founded in 1994
News
Mike Patrouch assumes the Presidency for the coming fiscal year. Seven Board members begin new terms as the local affiliate anticipates helping qualified families build their homes.
Bedford HFH is doing its share by committing to Habitat For Humanity International's goal of building 50,000 homes in Haiti. It has sent $2300 to date with plans to send work teams in the future. $1,000 to $2,000 builds a transitional shelter. Donations may be made safely online or checks (memo: Haiti) may be sent to our address.
We are continually searching for qualified families to partner with us in building their house. The house is sold to them at cost with a no-interest mortgage. Phone 540 587-0280 to leave a request for information on applying.
Bedford HFH did not build a house in 2009 as no qualified family was found.
New Houses #12 and #13 were certified energy efficient by EarthCraft Virginia.
Bedford HFH completed its first rehab at 1083 Oriole Court in Body Camp. The Hairston family moved into this home January 5th. New vinyl siding, new metal roofing, revitalized insulation, a new heating system, new appliances and water heater revitalized this three bedroom house.
Donations, which may be made online, are always needed to support Bedford Habitat in moving eligible families to home ownership. Donate autos, trucks, motor homes, boats, farm and construction equipment through Habitat for Humanity's national Cars for Homes Program. Call 1-877-277-4344 or visit www.carsforhomes.org.
The public is always welcome to attend the Habitat Board meetings held the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the conference room at 108 Center Street, Bedford.
Get Involved
Kristen Camper is the coordinator for Habitat's volunteers. Skilled and unskilled volunteers are needed for the construction work. In addition to construction work, volunteers are needed for committee work. Tell us what you can do by leaving a message at 540 587-0280.
Yvonne Dinish-Noble chairs the Family Selection Committee. Case & Coby Pieterman teach the Homeowners' course. Information meetings for those who wish to qualify for the next Habitat house are held periodically. You must attend one of these meetings to qualify. If you or someone you know is in need of decent, affordable housing, please have them call 540 587-0280 and leave their information.
Donate
Help us eliminate substandard housing in our community! It's quick, easy and safe to support the house-building, hope-building work of Bedford Virginia HFH through Habitat for Humanity International's secure online donation system. You can even send a gift card announcing your donation in honor of a loved one or a special occasion.