Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity will begin work on its next home this weekend, and it’s looking for volunteers to help. Executive Director Steve Morrison says work on the house at 709 South West Street in Winamac gets underway Saturday morning at 9:00 EDT.
Continue readingMedaryville Home Demolition Underway, As Part of Blight Elimination Project
Demolition of a blighted Medaryville home has finally begun. Building Inspector Doug Hoover gave an update to the Pulaski County Commissioners Monday. “I’m happy to say that we did get started today,” he said. “maybe not as much as I’d like to have seen done.”
Medaryville Home Demolition Delayed by Contractor Employee Issues
A Medaryville blight elimination project has been delayed yet again. The house formerly owned by Don Foust was set to be demolished last month with grant funding from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority. But Pulaski County Building Inspector Doug Hoover told the county commissioners Monday the house still hasn’t been torn down.
Building Inspector Updates Pulaski County Commissioners on Medaryville Home Projects
A dilapidated Medaryville home is finally set to be torn down this week.
Pulaski Commissioners Approve Demolition Bid for Medaryville Blight Elimination Project
Demolition will soon begin on a dilapidated Medaryville home. On Monday, the Pulaski County Commissioners approved an $11,800 bid from Freedom First Excavating and Demolition of Kokomo. That was the only bid the county received for the work.
Work Continues on Knox Habitat for Humanity Project, Volunteers Sought
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity is making progress on its Knox home building project. Volunteers are helping to build a house at the corner of Prettyman and Delaware streets for Hope McIntire and her 5-year-old daughter Raelynn.
Pulaski County Building Inspector Reports Increase in Permits, in Spite of Fewer Large-Scale Projects
Building permits are up overall in Pulaski County, according to Building Inspector Doug Hoover. He told the county commissioners last week that agricultural construction permits, in particular, are up quite a bit from last year.
Pulaski County Blight Elimination Efforts Continue, In Spite of Delays
Pulaski County is moving ahead with efforts to tear down a dilapidated Medaryville home. Back in April, the county commissioners approved a purchase agreement for the house formerly owned by Don Foust.
Pulaski County to Demolish Medaryville House with Blight Elimination Grant Funds
Pulaski County is getting its blight elimination efforts back up and running. Building Inspector Doug Hoover told the county commissioners Monday that grant funding is available from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority to buy and tear down blighted buildings. Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity Finalizing Plans for Knox Home Project
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity is getting ready to break ground on its first home in Knox. Executive Director Steve Morrison says the organization plans to start work on the Prettyman Street site during the first part of May. Continue reading
Habitat for Humanity to Host Informational Meeting on Knox Home Project
Habitat for Humanity will be building a house in Knox for the first time, and that means a local family will have a chance to become homeowners. Continue reading
Fifth Starke-Pulaski Habitat for Humanity House Close to Completion
Construction for Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity’s fifth home is projected to be finished next month. Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity President Steve Morrison says this house was built in record time compared to the other four. Continue reading
Volunteers Needed to Build Starke-Pulaski Habitat for Humanity House
Construction is scheduled to begin Saturday, Aug. 9 on Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity’s fifth home. It will be located at 712 South West Street in Winamac. Work will take place on Saturdays until the home is finished. Volunteers are needed to help with construction, clean up and meal preparation for the work crew. Construction volunteers must be 16 or older. On-site supervisors will provide hands-on training, so prior building experience is not a requirement. Tools will be provided, or volunteers may bring their own. Continue reading
Habitat For Humanity Informational Meetings Scheduled for April
“Could you become a homeowner?” That’s the question asked during the upcoming informational meetings for the Starke/Pulaski Habitat For Humanity aimed at providing much-needed information to prospective Habitat for Humanity homeowners. Steve Morrison, president of the organization, told WKVI that these meetings will allow them to explain the process and take applications as they seek to build a house this summer somewhere in Starke or Pulaski County.
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity Still Accepting Applications; None Yet Qualify
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity is still accepting applications to build a home for a family in need, but according to Steve Morrison of Habitat, they have not yet received any qualifying applications. While that is frustrating, he said, they are still accepting applications for this great opportunity to help a family.
“We’re restricted by the guidelines of the International Habitat for Humanity as to the income levels and job responsibilities and the various credit bureau reports standings with the individuals, and we’ve just been unfortunate so far in getting someone who truly qualifies for Habitat for Humanity. But, we continue to look at people and continue to accept applications and hope that we can come up with one that we can build a house for,” said Morrison.
Habitat for Humanity Accepting Applications for Home
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity Still Accepting Applications
Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity Preparing to Build Fifth Home
The Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity organization is gearing up to start construction on their fifth house, but first they must complete one very crucial step: choosing a lucky family in need to live in the home. Steve Morrison, president of Starke/Pulaski Habitat for Humanity, said they held two meetings last week to discuss the effort and allow interested families to take applications for the Habitat home.
