Top Churches in York, PA 17401

York Habitat for Humanity is a non profit volunteer organization dedicated to helping low income families become owners of modest, affordable homes.Read More…

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Rivers of Life Fellowship

1.0

By JRS

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Shiloh Baptist Church

5.0

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Rev. Jazz was guest minister at New Beginnings Fellowship Church, Indianapolis, IN on 11/01/09. I have NEVER in my life heard such a wonderful sermon. Shiloh Baptist Church in York, PA is lucky to have her. She is welcome back anytime! ...read more

The Strawberry Shop

5.0

By J Fantom

No matter what your name is, John, Jeff, Fred or Jim, Judy will take care of you. If you have not idea what to get that special person, she is there to help you. ...read more

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Read The Latest Newsletter from York Habitat for Humanity

We've just published a new edition of our newsletter! You can check it out on our website and get the latest information from York Habitat for Humanity. Let us know what you think! Read It Now Here ...read more

By York Habitat for Humanity January 08, 2010

Fire Safety Build

York Habitat for Humanity's "Fire Safety Build" at   The fire on the 300 block of was started by children playing with a lighter in a 3rd floor bedroom and quickly spread down the row of homes. By the beginning of 2010, York Habitat hopes to have funding in place to demolish the (now) condemned homes and replace them with simple, decent, affordable, energy-efficient homes for four deserving families who are actively partnering with Habitat in its unique homeownership program.   The "Fire Safety Build" is truly about transforming lives as well as the neighborhood.   Regarding construction, will build four three-story units in the same style as neighboring homes at 351,353,355, and after tearing down the existing structures and removing all debris. All four replacement units will be FULLY SPRINKLERED.   To be selected, as a Habitat homeowner applicants must first meet the income guidelines of 35-60% of the median income and have a debt-to-income ratio of less than 40% including the estimated housing cost if the applicant became a Habitat homeowner. Upon completion, the "applicants" become "candidates" and must work 225 hours per adult on Habitat homes, take first-time home buyer classes, homeownership education classes to aid in the transition from renter to homeowner, financial management courses, and participate in one-on-one partner mentoring. When all requirements have been fulfilled, and the candidate has saved for the small down payment and to meet the HUD requirements for closing assistance, the homeowner has a 30 years zero interest mortgage. Homeowners are then vested in their neighborhoods and become an addition to the counties viable tax base.   The "Fire Safety" build will be conducted in partnership with fire, police, , and other safety-related businesses from across the county. Our goal to begin construction is obtain the required $60,000 to $80,000 needed to buildeachhome. York Habitat will co-sponsor educational events with local fire safety businesses with programs such as a "From the Ashes Home Tour" that highlights the peril of house fires and educates community members of all ages on fire prevention, first aid for burns, and resources in the community to aid in acquiring smoke detectors and other safety demonstrations. Habitat intends to provide opportunities for safety-related businesses and the municipal fire/police/EMS organizations to promote their work and efforts toward saving human lives.   The "Fire Safety" build is just one more demonstration of how is "Building Better Lives…One House at a Time." Please consider providing financial support to make this endeavor possible!   Please contact Miles Worden at 717-659-7487 or 717-854-6168 to discuss how you can become a sponsor of this program. ...read more

By York Habitat for Humanity January 07, 2010

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