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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Volunteering
Donating
Q: Where is your office located?
A: We are located at 3245 Eliot Street, Denver, CO 80211.
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Q: What is the phone number for the main Habitat office?
A: 303-534-2929. Click here for a list of staff and extensions.
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Q: Are Habitat homes given away?
A: No. Our homes are built in partnership with low income families who contribute 250 “sweat equity” hours (per adult) to their homes. Families pay a down payment and then a zero interest mortgage with payments based on 25% of their income. Find out more about our Homeownership Program.
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Q: What kind of homes do you build?
A: Habitat homes are durable, energy efficient homes. We build one or two-story single-family homes, duplexes, and town homes. Our homes range from two to five bedrooms. Typically we build new construction, but also do renovations if an opportunity arises. Read more about our homes.
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Q: Where do you build your homes?
A: We build in the following counties: Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Jefferson. If you are interested in volunteering, donating, or homeownership outside of this area, please visit Habitat Colorado’s website to see a map of affiliates in Colorado.
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Q: Where do I go to find out about an upcoming dedication?
A: To find out about upcoming dedications, check our news and events page or sign up for our e-newsletter Foundations to receive monthly updates from Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver.
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Q: What is tithing? What is your House for a House program?
A: At Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, we are blessed with the resources to have built over 300 houses and want to give the opportunity of homeownership to our international neighbors. For every home we build in Metro Denver, we sponsor a home in another country through Habitat for Humanity International. Since 1979 Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver has contributed over $1,313,987 to build 518 homes worldwide. We are the fifth largest tithing affiliate in the United States.
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Q: How do I qualify for a home? How do you select families?
A: To learn more about qualifications, click here.
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Q: If I am denied, can I apply again?
A: If you are not applicable at this time for homeownership, you may apply again at a later date if your situation changes.
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Q: When are construction days?
A: Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver builds on site with volunteers Wednesdays through Saturdays all year round! To see a list of current construction sites and volunteer needs, check here.
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Q: What happens if the weather is bad on the day I am to volunteer?
A: If the weather is bad, call 720-496-2736 at 8 AM on the scheduled workday to see if construction work is being done. In case of inclement weather during the work day, the construction supervisors will decide whether or not work should continue.
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Q: What is the age requirement to build with Habitat?
A: You must be at least 16 years old to volunteer on a construction site and at least 18 to be on the roof or use power tools. There are other ways to help Habitat if you are under the age of 16, get ideas here!
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Q: Do you have to be skilled to work on the construction sites?
A: No. Anyone who wants to help and is at least 16 years old can volunteer on site. Bring a lunch and a can-do attitude and we will provide the tools and a supervisor to teach you how to use them.
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Q: What makes a volunteer group?
A: A volunteer group is made up of 3 to 10 people who want to volunteer at the same site on the same day. To find out how to sign up your group, click here.
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Q: If I cannot work on a site are there other ways for me to get involved?
A: Absolutely! Volunteers are always needed to help around the office, at the outlets, and to serve on our committees. To find out more, click here.
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Q: How can my church or faith community get involved?
A: Your congregation or faith community can volunteer, donate, and even sponsor a home! Find out about our faith communities opportunities.
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Q: How do I donate building materials or other items to Habitat?
A: We accept in-kind donations such as fixtures, furniture, building materials, doors, windows, tools, etc, through our Home Improvement Outlets. These stores sell new and used items to the public and profits come back to HFHMD. You can bring items to the Denver or Wheat Ridge Outlets or call for a pick up. To find out more, click here.
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Q: How do I contact the Outlets?
A: You can contact the Denver Outlet at 303-722-5863 and the Wheat Ridge Outlet at 303-421-5300.
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Q: What percentage of my donation goes towards the housing program?
A: Thanks to the funds raised by the Outlets, 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to our Homeownership program.
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Q: How do I make a cash donation?
A: Cash donations can easily be made online through our quick and secure donation form, by clicking here. Or contact Kimberly Urish at 303-534-2929 ext. 121.
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Q: How do I become a Habitat sponsor?
A: There are a variety of opportunities for you or your congregation, organization or company to sponsor a Habitat home and make a difference! Click here to find out more.
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