Habitat invites families to apply for houses

Honolulu Habitat for Humanity invites families interested in applying for a simple, decent Habitat home to upcoming informational meetings in August and September. Anyone who intends to apply for Honolulu Habitat's program is required to attend one session.

Informational sessions will be held at:

• Papakolea Community Center at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 19, and at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22
• Waimanalo Public Library, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29
• Kahuku Public Library at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 1, and at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sep. 8

Families who own or lease property and need a new or renovated home are encouraged to come to this meeting. Honolulu Habitat builds homes in partnership with low-income families. The families will participate in building the home and then purchasing the home from Habitat for the cost of construction through a 20-year, no interest loan serviced by Honolulu Habitat.

Founded in 1988 to serve Oahu, Honolulu Habitat for Humanity is a local affiliate of an international organization that builds homes with volunteer labor. The program is a "hand up not a hand out" and helps families build a simple, decent and safe home. For more information, call (808) 538-7070 or visit the web site at www.honoluluhabitat.org.