At the Midland Community Association meeting in April, the featured speaker was Elliot Stockstad from Habitat for Humanity. The organization has started a new development in Midland called The Woods. They are currently seeking applicants that have incomes in their criteria range of approximately $21,050-$35,100 annual income. The information below is from a  flyer about The Woods.

The Woods at Golden Given

The Woods at Golden Given will bring the development of 30 houses for low-income homeownership just south of the city of Tacoma (104^th St. & Golden Given East). Plans for The Woods include single family residences placed closely together in a cottage style layout, with central open space, a common house and shared community amenities, including playgrounds, a community garden, a sports field and a wetland with a boardwalk. As with other projects, Habitat for Humanity will incorporate sustainable building practices into the design and construction of The Woods, including the use of rain gardens, the retention and recycling of trees, and wetland mitigation. All homes built at The Woods will be Energy Star certified.

About Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity has built over 205 homes in Pierce County, sheltering over 1,000 adults and children.

Homes are sold to families at no profit and with zero interest loans.

Habitat for Humanity has had only two foreclosures in Pierce County, and over 95% of homeowner families are still in their homes.

Over 3,000 volunteers work with us on the construction site, in the Habitat Store and office each year.

The three main criteria in selecting Habitat families are:

Need: Families must live in substandard conditions, including unsafe or overcrowded housing.

Ability to Pay: Families must earn 30-50%of area median income according to family size ($21,050-$35,100 for a family of four).

Willingness to Partner: Families must complete 500 hours of sweaty equity, including 20 hours of financial literacy and homeowner training.

For more information, call: 253-627-5626

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity
4824 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409
ph: 253.627.5626 · fax: 253-284-2805
www.tpc-habitat.org