Leading our community forward by empowering families and building hope through equitable access to home ownership.
Mail your donation to:
DPC Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 718
Danville, VA 24543
"Home for the Holidays" is a magical time as we look forward to spending time with our loved ones in the warmth and comfort of our homes. But for some, the holidays can be a heart-wrenching time. Many of Danville and Pittsylvania County residents lack decent, safe and affordable housing. Which causes hardships during the holidays. They spend over 30% of their income on rent and/or utilities and this doesn't leave any money left to enjoy a happy holiday with their families.
But with your donation to DPC Habitat for Humanity, families have the opportunity to earn their way to home ownership with new strength that lasts for generations. As the holidays approach, please find it in your heart to give more families reasons to celebrate at HOME for the holidays!
Goal - $25,000
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Sweat Equity
Sweat equity demonstrates "willingness to partner." Habitat partner families are required to contribute sweat equity to the ministry of Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity defines the partner family as the people listed on the housing application who will live in the Habitat house when construction is finished. The number of hours of sweat equity required depends on the number of members in the partner family and varies according to age:
Basic sweat equity requirements
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1 adult household (single adult) - 200 hours
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2 adult household (couple or co-applicants) - 300 hours
In addition
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Each additional adult (18 years or older) in the household is expected to contribute an additional 50 hours of sweat equity over and above the minimum required hours.
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Each child age 16 and 17 must complete 50 additional hours of sweat equity
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Each child age 14 and 15 must complete 25 additional hours of sweat equity