LaPorte County Habitat for Human

www.laportecountyhabitat.org 809 Jefferson Ave. La Porte, IN 46350 (219)324-7510

About Us FAQ's Contact Us Become a Volunteer Become a Homeowner 2010 Build Schedules Coming Soon

ONLINE VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

NOW AVAILABLE !!

CLICK ON THE VolunteerUP link in 2010

to register ONLINE!

Tax Credit For Donation to LaPorte County Habitat For Humanity

Keep some of your tax dollars working for you in LaPorte County

LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a Neighborhood Assistance Tax

Credit that benefits donors to LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity on their Indiana

Income tax returns. Donations can be by check, cash, or property and must be made by

December 31, 2010 to be eligible for the 2010 tax year. Both individuals and businesses

are eligible. LaPorte County Habitat for Humanity is limited to $6160 in tax credits (50%

of $12320 donations) and once these are sold we can no longer offer the program.

Minimum donation is $100. Please contact the LaPorte County Habitat office at 219-324-7510

if you need additional information or wish to donate.

Habitat Indiana Tax Itemized Federal Donor Cost

Donation Credit Deduction For depending on

Individuals Tax Bracket

$100 $50 $100 $15 - $35

$500 $250 $500 $75 - $175

$1000 $500 $1000 $150 - $350

$2000 $1000 $1000 $300 - 700

We are hiring a Construction Manager Assistant

Job description: Will help Construction Manager prepare job site for construction activities, sign in volunteers, and assist in preparation of materials and supplies. Non-construction activities may include working in a warehouse to arrange supplies and materials, assisting in donation pick-ups, and helping prepare materials for meetings. Hours are adjustable but most Saturdays will be required. The position will require both inside and outside work with some physical labor.

This is an AmeriCorps position requiring 900 hours from September 2010 to August 2011. It includes a stipend of $6300 in addition to an educational award and insurance. For more information or to apply please contact our office at 219-324-7510.

PICTURES OF THE SUNDAY, JULY 4 DEDICATION OF THE WELCOME HOME SOLDIER HOUSE IN LaPORTE.

TOP ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: LaPORTE COUNTY HABITAT BOARD PRESIDENT GEOFF WELIVER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DWIGHT GRAHAM, AND BOARD MEMBER AND BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH PASTOR DENNIS MEYER DEDICATE AND PRESENT THE "WELCOME HOME SOLDIER" HOUSE TO THE LOREN AND BROOKE BROWNLEE FAMILY. A SIZEABLE GROUP OF PEOPLE GATHER FOR THE DEDICATION. BOTTOM ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: SECOND DISTRICT CONGRESSMAN JOE DONNELLY PRESENTS THE FAMILY WITH AN AMERICAN FLAG THAT WAS FLOWN OVER THE CAPITOL. THE "WELCOME HOME SOLDIER" SIGN AND AN AMERICAN FLAG ARE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES. LaPORTE MAYOR KATHY CHROBACK CONGRATULATES THE FAMILY ON THEIR NEW HOME.

Present at the May 2 official groundbreaking for our two Michigan City houses are,

from left to right, Dwight Graham, Executive Director; Board Members Barb Merten and

Lester Chadwick; Geoff Weliver, Board President; Judy Pinkston, CDBG and NSP Program

Manager, city of Michigan City; Ryon Skonieczny, Treasurer; and Tim Welty, Vice President.

Welcome to our homepage!

Please browse this section for News from La Porte County. Check our pages for 2010 Build Schedules and Volunteer Opportunities throughout La Porte County! Homeowners can now print the Partner Family Application from our site!

JOIN LCHFH IN BUILDING HOPE!

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VOLUNTEER ON OUR 2010 LaPORTE COUNTY BUILDS!

To join us in changing families lives,

please register online or call (219) 324-7510

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We have begun accepting applications for our 2011 Builds

Please visit our Partner Family Requirement Page to see if you qualify!

Please call (219) 324-7510 or email at lchfh@csinet.net with any questions.

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2010 BUILD SCHEDULES ARE BEING PLANNED

BUT YOU CAN REGISTER GROUPS IN ADVANCE FOR SPECIFIC DATES