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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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New Year, New Financial Plan
By: Kim Kerr, Family Services Manager Here at Habitat, our families and I, are beginning the year focusing on getting our finances in great order.We are using a program from Dave Ramsey called Financial Peace University.The program is designed to help us live our...
Happy New Year
By: Kim Kerr, Family Services Manager It is hard to believe we have almost reached 2020!! A little early, I know, but Happy New Year to you all! Time for new beginnings. Out with the old, in with the new. I am so excited to start my new year, looking forward to a...
STEM High School Partnership
Habitat for Humanity of Summit County partnered for the second year with the Akron Public NIHF STEM High School to make wooden house plaques out of donated flooring from the ReStore. Students learned about Habitat's mission while working in teams to create boards to...
Partner Family Holiday Party 2019
Our Partner Families gathered for a Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 10th for a night of delicious food, fun holiday crafts, and music. The children decorated their own 'gingerbread homes', made reindeer food, and enjoyed a reading of the Polar Express while the...
Do & Be Better in 2020
Need help choosing a New Year's Resolution in 2020? Resolutions are all about improving and striving to do better and be better. We create goals in January that we work towards and continuously aim towards throughout the year. People joke about resolutions saying they...
How to Donate to a Fresh Start
Step 1: Recognize the Problem You've upgraded. You're downsizing. You're decluttering. Step 2: Weigh the Options. Toss it & add to a landfill. Sell it & deal with the hassle. Donate it & support your community. Step 3: Set Up a Convenient Donation Call to...