Habitat For Humanity of Greater Bangor
378 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
(207) 942-8977
ReStore: (207) 992-0704
Habitat For Humanity of 7 Rivers
126 Maine Street, Suite #1
Topsham, Maine 04086
(207) 504-9333
Habitat For Humanity of Greater Portland
659 Warren Avenue
Portland, Maine 04103
(207) 329-7126
Waterville Area Habitat For Humanity
P.O. Box 1972
24 Silver Street
Waterville, Maine 04903
(207) 616-0166
Hancock County Habitat For Humanity
P.O. Box 343
Ellsworth, Maine 04605
21 Schoolhouse Road (Orland)
(207) 702-9457
Waldo County Habitat For Humanity
93 High Street
Belfast, Maine 04915
(207) 338-2344
Midcoast Habitat For Humanity
799 West Street
Rockport, Maine 04856
(207) 236-6123
York County Habitat For Humanity
P.O. Box 267
Kennebunk, Maine 04903
(207) 985-4850
The Building Foundations program provides needed items for those families and individuals who are living at or below 175% of Federal Poverty Guidelines. They may apply through the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP) or the Salvation Army and can receive up to $200 (subject to change) worth of needed items. Building Foundations is a collaborative venture by Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity, Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and the Greater Waterville Poverty Action Coalition. Call KVCAP at (207) 859-1630 to apply.
Established in 2001, the Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity is a locally-managed affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.
WAHFH’s mission is to enhance our community by helping qualified families become independent owners of decent, affordable homes.
WAHFH serves the communities of Albion, Belgrade, Benton, China, Fairfield, Oakland, Rome, Smithfield, Unity, Vassalboro, Waterville, and Winslow.
In addition to building homes, WAHFH also offers BPI-certified Weatherization services, custom fit interior storm windows, and assists with small home repair projects for low income home owners in their service area.
The ReStore recycles over-stocked, seconds, used, discontinued, and salvageable furniture, appliances and building materials donated by individuals, stores, and contractors.
KVCAP is a non-profit Community Action Agency established in 1965, serving the people of Kennebec, Somerset, Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties.
KVCAP’s mission is to strengthen individuals, families and communities by providing direct services and partnering with others to create sustainable solutions to poverty in an ever changing environment.
KVCAP’s vision for the Kennebec Valley Region is thriving communities made up of individuals and families who are healthy, financially secure, and able to reach their fullest potential.
Services offered include:
The Building Foundations program was established in 2016, with funding from local community grants. Through this program, participants receive a voucher to shop at the Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
Building Foundations vouchers help low-income individuals and families access basic household items.
Some participants need a wide variety of items, such as furniture and kitchen goods (e.g. pots, pans, and dishware). Other participants are in need of one specific item, for example a new refrigerator or water heater. And others are in need of basic building supplies in order to do their own home construction projects.
Building Foundations is administered through the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KVCAP), working in collaboration with the Greater Waterville Poverty Action Coalition and the Waterville Area Habitat for Humanity.
24 Silver Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
207-616-0166
www.watervilleareahfh.org
Hours: Tuesday—Saturday 10:00am—4:00pm
97 Water Street
Waterville, Maine 04901
207-859-1500
www.kvcap.org
Hours: Monday—Friday 7:30am—4:30pm
A Brush with Kindness is a nation-wide effort to serve low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain their homes by focusing on minor home repair services such as painting, minor household repairs, landscaping, and exterior clean-up. Volunteers work alongside the homeowner and team leaders try to make the experience of helping others a positive one. A Brush with Kindness is a partner to Habitat’s core building program. It allows us to serve a different population than we currently serve, yet follows the same basic tenets for eligibility (need, ability to pay, willingness to partner). It is a direct fit with HFHI’s strategic plan to exponentially increase the number of families served.
A Brush with Kindness uses volunteers, donated materials and no interest loans to makes repairs affordable, helping low-income homeowners continue to live independently and securely in their homes. It is part of Habitat’s broader community development strategy called the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. The Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative is designed to intentionally pursue our strategic imperative of helping to transform and strengthen communities. It is a holistic approach that revitalizes the appearance of the neighborhood, encourages connections within the community, and most importantly, helps preserve affordable housing stock.
A Brush With Kindness is available to families living within the 13 communities of Waterville Area Habitat For Humanity's service area and is dependent upon volunteer availability. WAHFH does not do any type of work on mobile homes.
For more information contact us at 207-616-0166 or email us at:
