National Homeownership Month: Supporting Homeowners and Homebuyers
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is excited to celebrate National Homeownership Month throughout June. This month raises awareness about the benefits of owning a home and the importance of making homeownership more attainable for all Americans. Every family deserves to have the opportunity to reap the benefits of homeownership—from building generational wealth to building memories for years to come.
Habitat for Humanity partners with households to create healthier and more financially stable lives. With our help, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability, and independence they need to build a better future for themselves and their families. Habitat builds new homes for local families who already live or work in our community. Volunteer labor and donations of money and materials help to keep the homes affordable. Homes are sold with low-interest mortgages and homeowners make monthly payments, which are set at 30% or less of their income, making homeownership an affordable reality. In addition to building new homes, Habitat also partners with homeowners who live in non-Habitat homes to assist them in making needed repairs.
To celebrate this month, Orange Habitat is hosting a series of events themed around supporting homebuyers and homeowners to prepare for and maintain their dream home. Throughout the month, a variety of workshops will be hosted every week, covering a variety of topics, ranging from information sessions about homeowners’ insurance to workshops for repairing your home. The first event kicked off on June 7 with a block party at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, and featured information on emergency preparedness, energy efficiency, home repairs, financing, and more. Our final workshop will focus on home maintenance and take place on June 26 at Weavers Grove.