Lenox Homes is about building traditions so it makes sense that we would want all families, regardless of economic status, to be able to build lasting memories and traditions in their own homes. This is why Lenox Homes recently joined with the Golden Empire chapter of Habitat for Humanity to build a home in Taft for a family in need.

A Little About Habitat:
Habitat for Humanity breaks the cycle of poverty by building simple, decent houses in partnership with low-income families. Habitat is not a charity. Families contribute hundreds of hours of “sweat equity” to the construction of their homes and other Habitat projects. After completion of a house, the family makes a one-percent down payment as well as monthly mortgage payments. Habitat homes are affordable to very low-income families because ours is a no-profit, zero-interest mortgage. Mortgage payments are used to build more homes.

Habitat homes are built using volunteer labor (skilled and unskilled) and donated funds and materials. A local board of directors from across the community oversees all work of Habitat for Humanity-Golden Empire. Standing committees involve volunteers in family selection, site selection and development, family partnership, church relations, fund raising, public relations and construction. New committee members are always welcome. HFH-GE receives financial support, volunteer labor and in-kind contributions from individuals, churches, businesses and community organizations. HFH-GE is a tax-exempt California nonprofit corporation, and is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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