Volunteers of Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity began their 15th Thrivent Builds partnership on April 27th. Volunteers and funding from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, local Lutheran congregations and Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity will make the Kessler family’s new home at 6935 Lexington possible. This family was chosen because the concerns in their home and the increasing violence in their neighborhood present safety risks for their four young children. They also meet the minimum 30-50% income guideline for a family of six in order to qualify for the Habitat homeownership program.
The grant provided by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans provides 50% of the construction costs ($52,000), in addition to the local Thrivent Financial chapter and Lutheran community who are encouraged to fundraise 10% of the cost of construction ($10,400). Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity will provide 40% of the construction costs ($41,600). The overall cost of the house is also reduced through the donation of labor and some materials. When completed, the family will be required to pay the remaining cost with a zero interest mortgage. As payments are made, the funds are recycled to build additional houses.
For more information about Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity, please visit www.lincolnhabitat.org.