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Groundbreaking at the "Groves at Mile Branch"  [PDF: 21 KB - Aug 31, 2010]

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Women Build 2010
Women Build is Habitat for Humanity's volunteer program for women who want to learn construction skills and make a difference by building homes and communities. [ ...more ]

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Habitat STW selected for national Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West selected to participate in Habitat for Humanity International’s Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Program encourages expansion of services to reach more families in need of decent, affordable housing [ ...more ]

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Crescent City Ornaments @ ReStore
One-of-a-kind, Louisiana-made, souvenirs hand crafted by local artist Colleen Toye are now for sale in the Habitat ReStore. [ ...more ]

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St. Tammany Youth Get Creative
As many parents know, students nowadays are encouraged to get involved with their community by volunteering with local charities. During the last few months of the school year, Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West's phone rings a little more often with parents asking about Habitat volunteer opportunties and minimum age requirements. [ ...more ]

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2010 Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom apartment is ...
At Habitat, we sell houses for a no-profit, no-interest mortgage. This means that including insurance, our mortgage payment is about $300-$400 a month for 25 years. In order to successfully make this payment, families must have somewhat clear credit (no judgments or tax liens and limited debt) and earn an income that falls within our income guidelines based on family size. [Get more details.] The report below demonstrates how Habitat for Humanity is meeeting the need for affordable housing options in St. Tammany Parish. [ ...more ]

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Habitat for Humanity St Tammany West located in the Metro New Orleans area, north of Lake Pontchartrain is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with local people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses are then sold to qualifying families at no profit and with no interest charged, allowing many to enjoy the pride and dignity of home-ownership. Without Habitat for Humanity's program, these families might not be able to own a home through traditional means.  The dedication of everyone involved, from homeowner, to staff, to volunteers, makes it all happen. Read more ...

Habitat For Humanity St. Tammany West does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, age, handicap, religion, marital status, or because any portion of an applicant's income is derived from public assistance programs.