Our homeowners are hardworking families who through no fault of their own have struggled to make ends meet. Through Habitat, they have qualified for an affordable mortgage and worked many hours of sweat equity on their own home, and the homes of other future Habitat homeowners. Receiving this “hand up” has a significant impact on their net worth, educational achievement, civic participation, health, and overall quality of life.
Affordable and responsible homeownership builds brighter futures and stronger families. After a long couple of months, our homeowners can finally move into their new homes. To help them start their new chapter, these housewarming gift baskets are another way to give them a hand up in their new homes.
Steps:
1. Choose which type of basket you would like to create – Maintenance, Kitchen, Cleaning, or Gardening. If you have other ideas, let’s talk about it! We must know which you choose so there are no duplicates given to the homeowner. After signing up for this opportunity, you must be in contact with Amanda Gunter, Director of Community Engagement, to let us know which type of basket you plan on providing. agunter@hkwhabitat.org
2. Place items in a container, laundry basket, bucket, etc.
3. Add a personal touch like a letter, card, homemade bookmark, or something special.
4. Write down a list of all the items in the basket and send it to the Director of Community Engagement, in case other individuals or groups also plan on making gift baskets. This will help spread out the type of items the homeowner gets.
Talk with staff about drop-off. There are several options. We can arrange a time to have the basket dropped off at the office with a staff member, or we can have you come to the home dedication and bring it to present.
Download the complete packet with instructions and suggestions for your basket here.
*Baskets need to be delivered by mid-October
About the Future Homeowner: Heather and Family
Heather and her 3 kids are excited to have an affordable home and to have "a place we can call ours...a safe place that no one can take away." Read her entire bio on our website.
**By signing up for this opportunity, you agree to provide ONE basket. You may represent yourself or an organization.
Please email Amanda Gunter, what type of basket you will be providing. If you want to provide more than 1 basket, please contact Amanda Gunter at agunter@hkwhabitat.org immediately.
This opportunity cannot be selected for anyone wanting hours for court-ordered or pre-court community service.
