Get Involved

Habitat for Humanity in Hamilton County is more than building houses on the weekend. Our staff, board members and volunteers work to help families succeed in owning decent homes. Get involved with Habitat for Humanity by swinging a hammer, working in the office, donating new building materials, making a financial contribution, or working on a committee.

Volunteer today!

Please print a form, fill it out, and then fax it to 317-896-9364 or mail it to Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County, PO Box 247, Westfield (IN) 46074.

Volunteer Application (.pdf)
Waiver Form (.pdf)

Donations

Call our office at 317-896-9423 if you have any NEW building materials that you may want to donate.

Or contact us here!

New Building Materials Needed:

• Concrete
• Concrete block
• Framing lumber
• Shingles
• Windows
• Siding & exterior trim
• Plumbing supplies other than faucets
• Insulation
• Drywall
• Sets of interior doors with frames
• Interior trim
• Carpeting (minimum of 800 square feet)
• Landscaping materials

Financial Contributions

As a non-profit Christian ministry Habitat for Humanity is seeking individuals and corporations willing to donate time and money to our efforts. Our organization is streamlined to ensure that each financial contribution provides the most benefits possible to the families we help. 85% of our expenses go directly to home construction. Fund raising accounts for 10%; Management and General expenses are only 5% of our total expenses. If you would like to make a financial contribution to Habitat we have several programs that may interest you or your company. Please contact our office for more information or to make an online donation click below.

HFHHC Committees

Building Committee

Statement of purpose: To plan, implement and oversee cost effective house building program abiding by HFHHC's simple and decent criteria; through the utilization of volunteers and integration of partner families in the construction process, to the fullest extent possible.

Description:

1. Develop time table for each house to be used by volunteer coordinator.
2. Provide drawings to fit the lot and the partner family's needs.
3. With Board approval, schedule the construction.
4. Work with volunteer coordinator to determine volunteer needs.
5. Order all building materials.
6. Provide for site survey, building permit and inspections.
7. Work with utility companies to provide hookups.
8. Provide power tools, specialty tools and onsite first aid.
9. Utilize all volunteers on job site so that no one feels unneeded.
10. Work with partner family in selection of materials and color as much as possible.
11. Do a walk through with the partner family working with the family's nurturer.
12. Provide the partner family with a Homeowner's Manual that includes information on appliances, materials and suppliers.

Development/Publicity Committee

Statement of purpose: To work within the community to identify and generate funds and resources to fulfill Habitat's mission.

Description:

1. Work with treasurer on the annual budget to propose potential income sources.
2. Develop various programs and implement those programs to provide for needed funds.
3. Be aware of Habitat's ongoing activities by communicating with Special Events Committee, Board, staff and other committees.
4. Provide information of Habitat's activities to the local media in a timely manner in the form of press releases.
5. Establish and cultivate relationships with the media to promote Habitat.
6. Keep abreast of news and activities of Habitat for Humanity International.
7. Keep a file of all published material about Habitat being sure to make note of media source and date published.

Family Selection Committee

Statement of purpose: To recommend partner families for inclusion in Habitat's program.

Description:

1. Encourage people to submit applications to become Habitat homeowners.
2. Review applications using only approved criteria outlined in the Family Selection Guidelines Manual and Checklist.
3. Conduct in-home interviews with potential applicants.
4. Investigate present living conditions during in-home interview.
5. Inform the office of status of each applicant so that proper correspondence can be sent.
6. Establish a friendly relationship with the partner family, and meet with them on a regular basis.
7. Serve as a liaison, responsible for maintaining open communication between Habitat and the family throughout the building process.
8. Review Habitat's policies and procedures with the family.
9. Communicate with Building Committee to coordinate family participation in building process.
10. Monitor sweat equity hours and encourage enthusiastic participation in Habitat by the family.
11. Encourage and promote spiritual growth and development of the family without being intrusive.
12. Address and assist the family with any problems other than housing through referrals to other community support groups, without being patronizing.

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