Ground Breaking in Boardman

Interested in purchasing a home with a 0% interest mortgage? HFHMV is seeking individuals and families to make two houses in Trumbull County - and throughout the tri-county area - home!

To qualify for a decent, safe, affordable Habitat home applicants must have:

• need for decent housing
• ability to pay
•  willingness to partner (with Habitat)

Wonder Women Build 2017    

Empowerment through action.

They learned about the importance of advocacy to ensure the continuance of federal grants and programs that keep Habitat affiliates operational. They also learned that there is a strong need to advocate for the benefit of the community and homeowners HFHMV serves. Without policies, regulations and a sustainable budget that support communities and the process of obtaining a home, Habitat cannot be effective in its mission to provide decent, affordable, safe housing.

If you would like to advocate for Habitat and support its mission, you can take action to protect federal programs that Habitat relies on, such as AmeriCorps; funding programs, such as HOME and SHOP; and the Solid Ground effort that fights for families to have equal access to land. By taking two minutes to complete an electronic letter that can be personalized with your own message, y ou can take action on the Habitat International website!

The Legislative Priorities HFHMV is focused on currently are:

• Property Tax Exemption for Habitat for Humanity ReStores
• Support for the Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF)
• New Homestead Act (in draft form)
• Preservation of the Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP)

Take Action Today!

Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Ohio are building strength, reliance and stability through shelter! Here are some interesting numbers about OHIO Habitats:

• 4,500 families have been served in OHIO since 1983.
• Over 250 families served last year in OHIO.
• 25,000 volunteers are logging over 400,000 hours each year!

1. Name?   Dennis Johnson
2. How long have you been with Habitat for Humanity?   4.5 years
3. If you were a superhero or super villain, what powers would you have?  Super Speed (I'd love to get things done 2 or 3 times faster)
4. Do you love or hate roller coasters?   Depends on the roller coaster.
5. Do you collect anything?   My wife would say I collect clothes, because I tend to not get rid of things that I don't wear.
6. What would be in your dream sandwich?   A burger (medium rare) with provolone, bacon, fried egg, and mayo.
7. If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?   Marilyn Monroe (I want to know who killed her).
8. What was your favorite cartoon growing up?   The Flintstones
9. Are you a dog or cat person?   Both, I have dogs now.
10. What is the last movie you saw?  I don't watch many movies, but watch a lot of TV shows.
    *Editor's Note: I happen to know one of his favorite TV series is Dexter.
11. Is the glass half empty or half full?   Three-Quarters Full (I always push for more)
12. Are you a good cook? (if yes what's your specialty?)   Yes, I make a great pot roast!
13. Where did you grow up?     The west side of Youngstown
14. What inspires you?   Teamwork, with ambitious dedicated people.
15. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?    Handel's Cherry Vanilla (we used to call it White House)
16. Do you love your job (yes, this is a trick question)? Yes, I work with amazing people.
17. Favorite pizza?     Wedgewood Pizza
18. What would you sing at Karaoke Night? "I'm Just an Old Chunk of Coal" by John Anderson (now everyone's getting out their phones to find out about the song)
19. Have you ever had a nickname?   Around here they call me Dexter.
20. What are your hobbies?   I don't really have time for hobbies.