HfH of Wayne County NY

"Thank God we can agree on a nail and the use of the hammer"
"as an instrument to manifest God's love"

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House #25 Going in Sodus - August Start Planned

The Wayne County affiliate, of Habitat for Humanity International, was incorporated in 1988 as a fully autonomous, nonprofit, tax exempt organization. The Board of Directors and Officers are a group of volunteers from many towns, various churches and civic organizations. The affiliate is responsible for its own local fund raising, and supports the work of Habitat International in other countries with a tithe of 10% of funds raised, unless requested to keep all of a donation in the county.

We have, 24 houses built:

One House
Two Houses
Five Houses

Ontario
Wolcott
Rose
Wiliamson
Lyons
Marion
North Rose
Clyde
Macedon
East Williamson
Newark
Sodus

Our current building projects are: We will continue building in the town of Sodus in 2008 and into 2009.  A house in Newark, Marion and Sodus will be reurbed for new families.  Looking for land for 2009/2010 build site.  If you have land you would be willing to donate, please call the office.

Board of Director meetings are open to the public and are held at 7pm on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month at the Williamson Library just South of Rt 104 on Rt 21.

Try our FAQ for more information on what Habitat for Humanity is and a few more details on the Wayne County affiliate.

Want to Help Build?

If you want to work at one of our sites call our Volunteer Coordinator Allan Pritchard 315-483-6744.  Normal work days are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  If you want to bring a group or work a different time please call.


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House #25 - Curtiss Ave Sodus



Ground breaking July 26th 2008.
Willie and Mollie Brown are the latest Habitat family.  Hear they are with their children and grand children breaking ground for their new house.  Irene Fadden, President of HfH and her grand daughter are looking on as Tom Moenter, who will be site supervise, watching over the work.  Because  of the rock content of the lot that has already been stripped of the top soil in preparation of construction a left over sand pile, from constructing house #25 next door, was used to do the ground breaking.

Site grading and foundation work is planned to start mid August.


House #24 - Curtiss Ave Sodus - Dedication July 26th 2008



Irene Fadden, President of HfH gives the LaVancha  Family the keys to their new home.


The finished home.



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Building Houses With God's People in Need

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Want to Work But Not with a Hammer?

It is the time for You to consider your gifts, and where You can be used as we work to eliminate poverty housing in Wayne County.

Committees that need members:

Jobs that need workers:

  • Additional Board Members
  • Family Selection Committee (Evaluates families for home ownership)
  • Family Partnership Committee
                          (Acts as contact between homeowner family and HfH)
  • Fund Raising Committee
  • Public Relations Committee
  • Site Selection Committee (Help find and evaluate future home sites)
  • Volunteer Committee
  • Construction Committee
  • Church Relations (Work with Churches in county)
  • Accounting
  • Church Liaison
  • Construction
  • Historian
  • Legal Support
  • Office Help
  • Photographer
  • Site Management
  • Site Representative
  • Web Help
  • Newsletter Editor/Writing/Sending
  • Other (How can you help)

If you want to volunteer or find out more about any of these committees or jobs please contact Alan Pritchard at 315-483-6744 or Email.

We Need Land

We are always looking for free or inexpensive land around the county for future projects. Can you help us build in your community?

Need a Speaker?

If you would like someone to speak at your church or organization please call or eMail the office.

More Info

Contact the office to be put on our a Newsletter mailing list.

Many affiliates are in the general area so projects are available at all times, some in the country, others in villages and Rochester.

Make a Donation of Money or Your Extra Car

If you want to make a donation to help build homes in Wayne county send a check to the address below or donate online.  Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliates are a non profit charity.

Donate your vehicle to help build a house.  Over 80% of the money from the sale comes back to Wayne County to build homes.

Cars for Homes

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The Office

Habitat for Humanity
of Wayne County New York, Inc.
1160 Macedon Center Rd
Macedon,  New York 14502
eMail: Office@HfHWC.com

315-986-9915 (Answering Machine)

Comments, suggestions, and questions may be sent to Jim Bollman.
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