On My Way Pre-K is a state-wide program that is one component of a larger vision to improve the lives of children and families in our state. On My Way Pre-K provides grants for 4-year-olds, so they may have access to high-quality pre-k programs the year before they begin kindergarten. The program is flexible and is built.. read more →
The Summer Newsletter is here! read more →
In 2019, we lost a dear friend and committed Board member, Pat Botts. Pat was passionate about helping families create that legacy of peace, safety, love, and stability in owning a home. He wanted families to be able to give their children a place that they could always come back – and a place to.. read more →
Did you know Habitat staff and our Family Selection Committee work behind-the-scenes for months with each Habitat family before the framing of their new home begins? The story of every Habitat homeowner’s journey from dreaming of homeownership to receiving keys to their new home is one of persistence, hope and community! Outreach Habitat’s Family Services.. read more →
Work on Maggie’s home on South Mulberry Street, continues as the volunteer crews focus on interior finishes and painting. The recently donated vinyl flooring, generously given by Halstead Flooring was installed this week. We expect this house to be completed in early September. Work began on our newest partner family, Brandi’s new home on South.. read more →
Traffic this week at the ReStore is picking up as we welcome back Ball State students! Our sales floor has many NEW furniture and decorative items with some antique pieces included. We received some very nice sets of rattan wicker with glass top tables. Come in to see the full stock of inventory for yourself,.. read more →
The Greater Muncie Habitat for Humanity is actively seeking qualified partner families who are interested in working with Habitat for Humanity to purchase a home. Qualified homebuyers help build their houses by putting in sweat equity hours, and then, purchase their house with a no-profit, no-interest mortgage. You may qualify if your current housing is inadequate or too expensive, or if you are unable to.. read more →
Let’s Re–Connect! We are updating our records and collecting basic contact information from our PAST Partner families who have already purchased a home with Muncie Habitat. This information will be used to send you a short survey to learn more about your experience with us. The best part? Partner families that update their information and complete the survey will be entered in a drawing.. read more →
People trying to make the journey from poverty to middle class are often working two or more part-time, low wage jobs. After Social Security and Medicare taxes, a minimum wage worker with a 40-hour work week job will receive $13,926.38 per year, or just over $1,150 per month. In Muncie the average rent cost of.. read more →
“Revitalization work in Muncie’s South Central and Thomas Park/Avondale neighborhoods continued despite, and in some circumstances, fueled by the uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic, thanks to a generous grant from General Motors”, according to Jena Ashby, Muncie Habitat Director of Impact & Programs. The $25,000 grant received from General Motors in the fall of 2019, was used to help resident–driven and partner–organization projects that supported neighborhood needs. “General Motors funding proved.. read more →
