BLN-R/Habitat for Humanity Build Day was August 28, 2024
BLN-R hosted a Boeing Build Day with Habitat for Humanity. We had fabulous weather and a great turn out of active and retired Boeing employees.
The entire team tackled various aspects of installing windows in newly framed homes at Habitat’s Yarrow Cottages location in the South Park south of Seattle.
There are plenty of volunteer opportunities yet to come at Yarrow Cottages. If you are not interested in construction Habitat is encouraging volunteers to help at their Re-Store home stores. If interested, contact Tom buckeyetom81@gmail.com.
The build location is located in South Park (west of Boeing Field). The site is called Yarrow Cottages.
About Habitat for Humanity
The Yarrow Cottage site is an example of Habitat moving to townhomes for efficient space utilization of urban lots and providing common areas for recreation and parking.
Resident Profile
• Must have income less than 80% AMI
• Homes will be resale restricted to provide for permanent affordability
• Must be willing to partner and complete sweat equity hours
• Must meet lender requirements and secure financing to meet minimum mortgage amount
Financial Information
Habitat requires our homebuyers to finance the purchase of their home with a mortgage. Any portion of the projected purchase price which is not covered by the mortgage, cash down payment, and/or down payment assistance will be provided by Habitat.
For Yarrow Cottages, the housing payments will be between $1,450.00 – $2,020.00. A monthly payment is based on the applicant’s income and household size. Homebuyers must show that they can afford this payment without being cost-burdened (defined as spending more than 35% for your gross income for housing).
For questions contact:
Seattle – King & Snohomish Counties website
We need help with home construction, staffing the Habitat stores and homeowner selection. BLN-R member’s experience make great volunteers. Please sign up for an opportunity of your choice here: Click to volunteer in Seattle/King County
or
Click here for information about HfH in Snohomish County
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. With your support, Habitat homeowners achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves and for their families. Through our Strategic Plan, Habitat for Humanity will serve more people than ever before through decent and affordable housing.
The Habitat Team is initially providing content on this site primarily from the Seattle-King County affiliate. Similar content for the Snohomish and Pierce County Habitat affiliates is already being gathered to share here in the near future.
Click here to see 5 Things You Might Not Know about Habitat for Humanity
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Habitat for Humanity Stores in King County: Stores are now open!
Click here for store information
Donate: Habitat stores gladly accept donations of household items at their various stores (Puget Sound and around the country). The donations help Habitat build decent, affordable housing.
Examples:
- Appliances
- Cabinets, Doors, Flooring, Windows, Building Materials
- Electrical, Lighting, Plumbing Fixtures
- Home Decor, Furniture
- Yard and Garden Materials
We ask that all donations be in resalable condition with no rips, tears, stains, or pet hair, and no repairs needed. Donations can be brought to the store or an appointment may be made for pickup. Click here to schedule a pick-up On days that we will be picking up your items, we ask that the items be located outside your home, as we cannot enter your home due to insurance restrictions.
Shop: New and gently used building materials, tools, hardware, appliances, and furniture at amazing discounted prices.
We have also launched an online store for your convenience: Click here for online store information
Now shop online for your favorite Habitat Store items! Every purchase funds Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing and repair projects right here in our community. Check out our Facebook page which is regularly updated with great deals! *Items go fast! Items posted on Facebook may not be representative of current items for sale. Please check with each store for items you would like to buy.*
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BLNR Habitat for Humanity Coordinator:
Tom Dodt
(Tom’s biography)
Habitat for Humanity Contacts
| Name | Role | |
| Tom Dodt | HfH-BLNR Board | buckeyetom81@gmail.com |
| Caroline Keck | Seattle/King County | caroline.keck@habitatskc.org |
| Tracey Sorenson | Pierce County | tsorenson@tpc-habitat.org |
| Karisa Lee | Snohomish County | klee@habitatsnohomish.org |
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