FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 12, 2011
Contact: Marcia Gentleman
317-272-1405
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF HENDRICKS COUNTY WILL HOLD CEREMONY TO DEDICATE NEWLY-BUILT HOME TO OWNERS

Habitat for Humanity of Hendricks County will be holding a house dedication at 3536 Hunt Street in Plainfield on Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. The new homeowners are the Klindt family, which includes: Michael, his wife Vicky and their two children; Cassy and James. Habitat for Humanity of Hendricks County builds decent, affordable homes with qualified families in need.

As a Habitat partner family, the Klindt's completed 400 hours to the building of their home and attending educational workshops. They will now pay a 0% mortgage with a lower monthly payment. Partner families of Habitat for Humanity of Hendricks County must meet five criteria to be accepted into the program: 1). Lived in Hendricks County a minimum of one year; 2). Fall into a pre-determined income level; 3). Perform 400 hours of "sweat equity"; 4). Pass a background check; and 5). Demonstrate a need.

All funding sources for the Hendricks County affiliate come from local donations: church groups, civic organizations, corporations and individual donors. Habitat for Humanity of Hendricks County builds its homes using a volunteer workforce that is responsible for approximately 70% of the construction. The other 30% comes from skilled tradesman. Even though the homes are built largely by volunteers, they exceed the standards set for much of today's housing.

The community is invited to attend the house dedication to see the work that Habitat for Humanity does with families in need.

"Habitat has given us the ability to provide a safe home for our children; we have hope for the future and truly feel blessed. Having worked together to complete our sweat equity hours has brought our family closer and we have seen God's love and handiwork throughout this journey--in the hands and feet of those who have given their time and energy so this home could be built."

For more information on the dedication ceremony, contact Marcia Gentleman at 317-272-1405 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .