BACP Community Spotlight - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County

By Stephanie Fost, (HFHGCC)

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County (HFHGCC) focuses on affordable and safe homes for income qualified families. Homeowners complete 350 hours of sweat equity before beginning their interest free mortgage. HFHGCC can provide affordable homeownership due to partnerships from organizations across the community. In July of this year, HFHGCC placed their most recent family in a three-bedroom, two bathroom home. Construction of another new home began in early August with a family planning to move in by Spring of 2021.

Shunk's Kitchens installing cabinets.

HFHGCC relies on support from community partners from all sectors of the building industry. From the planning and design phase to the time that the homeowner takes the keys, Builders Association of Central PA members impact affordable housing in Centre County. BACP members including: Bryant Heating and Cooling, GoodCo, Advanced Concrete, Pella Windows and Doors, House Wire Electric, Inc., Shunk's Kitchens, JRS Landscaping, Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., and Scott's Landscaping donate materials, time and knowledge to Habitat builds. To build any Habitat home, volunteers from all walks of life take part.

Superior Walls by Advanced Concrete installing foundation.

HFHGCC and their partner families work with local businesses and faith- based organizations, the Penn State Habitat Chapter, Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology and longtime Habitat volunteers.

Students from Central PA Institute of Science and Technology built and installed cabinets for a 2019 HFHGCC home.

BACP members from Centre Concrete, Pennsylvania Housing Research Center and S&A Homes support the building process as well as additional BACP members who participate in other ways with HFHGCC. These volunteers donate a combined nearly 4,000 hours of their time to complete a new home.

Pennsylvania Housing Research Center volunteering at a build site in 2019.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Centre County and our newest family are incredibly thankful for the support of Builders Association of Central Pennsylvania members. Without it, family homes could not be built.

Bryant Heating & Cooling System installed by Goodco Mechanical Inc.

For more information visit www.habitatgcc.org.