Wells Fargo donates $15,000 to Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity to help more families in San Juan County access decent, affordable housingTres Rios Habitat for Humanity is one of more than 220 Habitat organizations awarded a grant from Wells Fargo as part of its nationwide initiative to help low-to-moderate income families construct and improve homes across the country.
“Far too many people across the country are facing housing instability and one of our key priorities is to create housing affordability solutions where everyone can have a safe and affordable place to call home,” said a Wells Fargo representative. “We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity in providing homeownership opportunities for hundreds of families nationwide through Wells Fargo Builds.” Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity will receive $15,000 and use the funding to help build their 13th new home in San Juan County. The grant is part of a $7.75 million donation Wells Fargo is making to Habitat for Humanity International through Wells Fargo Builds, an initiative that provides philanthropic financial support and volunteerism to create sustainable affordable housing. More than 340 homes will be constructed or repaired with Habitat in over 40 states through the initiative this year. Wells Fargo Builds is part of Wells Fargo’s $1 billion philanthropic commitment to create more housing affordability solutions by 2025.
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Today volunteers finished the handicap ramp for the home bound senior in Bloomfield! The woman test drove the ramp and was able to get down, turn around, and back up without any assistance! What joy to help her regain some of her freedom!!! Volunteers also finished repairing a second sink in her home. Now, we just need to get and frame in the screen door to finish the access from the porch. This project is being done in partnership with Navajo Transitional Energy Company and Northwest New Mexico Seniors. If you'd like to support Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity, please mail donations to: PO Box 324, Farmington, NM 87499. MLK Day of Service - Construction Begins on Wheelchair Ramp Construction began today on the wheelchair ramp for a senior in Bloomfield! This senior woman will soon have a much easier time getting to her physical therapy sessions and so many other places!!!  MLK Day of Service - Store Makeover We had such a great day with volunteers from the MLK Day of Service at the Farmington Habitat Store! This crew of amazing folks put words into action as they helped with the store "makeover". Thank you for being GREAT!  APPLY FOR A HABITAT HOME: If you or someone you know are interested in applying for Habitat for Humanity home, please join us on Saturday, February 8th, 10 am, at the Farmington Civic Center for the Homeowners Application Meeting. At this meeting, we will explain the application process and guidelines for partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build your new home. Questions like the following will be answered: 1. Do I qualify for a Habitat for Humanity home? 2. What are the income requirements to qualify? 3. Do I need good credit to apply? 4. How long will I have to pay back the no interest home loan? 5. Will I have to pay a down payment? 6. What is the average cost of mortgage payment? You also can learn more about the application process here: https://www.tresrioshabitat.com/new-homes.html. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please message or email us at habitatsanjuan@gmail.com to receive a copy of the application. Mail application to PO Box 324, Farmington, NM 87499.  Tres Rios Habitat is participating in this year's Women Build during the first week of March (supported by Lowe's). If you'd like to volunteer, please message us! If you or someone you know needs help with small home repairs, apply here: https://www.tresrioshabitat.com/repair-help.html. *Applicants must own not rent their homes. https://www.habitat.org/volunteer/near-you/women-build  Navajo Transitional Energy Company has donated $200,000 to community projects! We are so grateful to be one of the organizations chosen to receive funds. Thank you, NTEC, for supporting our community and helping us continue to build and restore homes in San Juan County!
On Saturday, November 23rd, we hosted a special home dedication for Santana and her daughters. Thank you to all who attended and all who sent congratulatory wishes to this family. Santana's house dedication today was filled with so much love, family and new friends. We can't wait to see what the future holds for this family as they make their new house a home! Wells Fargo volunteers who helped with Farmington Habitat Store makeover yesterday! Such an awesome group of volunteers!  Meet Gretchen! She is our newest Board member, and we are excited to welcome her to our team. Gretchen is a single mom of 2 kiddos (pictured below). She works part-time for Farmington Municipal Schools and attends Highland University full-time to obtain her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She is looking forward to serving on the Habitat Board of Directors and getting more involved with our community. Thank you, Gretchen, for helping us build homes, community and hope!  |
