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Akron, Ohio 44320
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here you’ll find answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about Habitat for Humanity of Summit County. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for here, please don’t hesitate to send us a message through the form above or give us a call.
Does Habitat for Humanity of Summit County give away houses for free?
No. Habitat Homes are sold on a 30 year, zero-interest mortgage, paid directly to Habitat and those payments help fund additional homes to be built with families in need.
What does Habitat for Humanity of Summit County do?
How do you keep the costs of building a house so low?
Do Habitat homes lower property values?
How many houses has Habitat for Humanity of Summit County built?
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What’s going on?
Building Continues at East Avenue Build Site
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County continues to build with volunteers from new Amazon fulfillment center and local Innes Middle School teachers. AKRON OHIO, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 - Four more homes are continuing to be built amid COVID-19 delays at Habitat for Humanity...
Growing a New Lawn
By: Kim Kerr, Family Services Manager I have never owned a newly built home. When we have moved into our homes the grass has already been growing and is ready to be mowed. Here at Habitat, many of our homes are brand new builds. That means the lawns...
Welcome Kelley, New Director of Finance
Kelley Busson joined our staff as Director of Finance in June. She has quickly become part of the Habitat family. Kelley earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The University of Akron and has a plethora of knowledge from her experience in public accounting....
Rochelle Sibbio, President & CEO, 15 Year Anniversary
We are celebrating the 15 year anniversary of our President and CEO, Rochelle Sibbio. She has successfully led our affiliate through many challenges over the past 15 years. When Rochelle first joined Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, we operated in a very small...
Community Garden
By: Kim Kerr, Family Services Manager A community according to Wikipedia is a social unit with commonality such as norms, religion, values, customs, or identity. Habitat for Humanity in my eyes is a community in itself. We definitely have a common goal or mission…...
Staying Home Isn’t Always Safe
We’ve all spent a lot of time at home over the past few months due to COVID-19 precautions. Some of us have worked from home, our kids are learning at home with online classes, and by now we are all tired of staying home. We are ready to safely adventure out with our...