The selected homeowner, Charlene Austin, comes from a situation of dilapidation and overcrowding and is determined to redefine her life for herself and her five kids. Since being approved in 2022, she has transitioned into stable housing where she can focus on the growth of her children, herself, and her trust in God.
Her journey in our homeownership program will conclude with a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home that she and her family get to call their own.
This will be our 90th home since 1990, but this will be the first forever home for Charlene. Help us make this moment special by turning faith into action.
turn faith into action
How to show your support by turning faith into action:
Homeowner church presentation Invite Charlene to speak and present at your church/congregation as a way to inspire and give people a first-hand impression of why their support is important.
Organize on-site volunteer days (Wednesdays and Saturdays) To view and sign up for specific projects throughout the construction process for this build, please refer to the Faith Build Construction Sign Up.
Make a financial contribution or create a fundraiser Our goal of $50,000 is needed to supplement the gap between building costs and final appraisal value. You can make a donation or track the progress of donations here. For checks, address to Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity, 2311 South DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901 and include ‘Faith Build’ in the memo.
Organize fundraising activities Get creative with your groups, dedicate a percentage of received donations towards the homeowner, initiate a drive or an engaging activity to gain support.
Provide lunch to workers on-site Sign up to provide lunch for site workers and volunteers through the Faith Build Construction Sign Up, ensuring it is enough to feed up to 15 people. If you are unable to provide a full meal, volunteers appreciate snacks and sweet treats just as much!
Create a welcome basket for the new homeowner Provide a housewarming or useful gift to help our homeowners navigate through the independence of being a first-time homeowner.
Participate in wall-raising and dedication ceremonies Help us celebrate the milestones our homeowners worked so hard towards by attending scheduled ceremonies. All participants will be notified of all ceremonies.
Engage in our social media campaign/posts Track and share the progress of this faith build by keeping up with our social media and progress photo updates. CDHFH Facebook Page
call Heather Kline at (302) 526-2366 ext. 101 or Hannah Kyriss at (302) 526-2366 ext. 114 to learn more
