Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Louisiana

Contact

Habitat for Humanity of
Northwest Louisiana
106 E. Kings Hwy, Suite 206
Shreveport, LA 71104

Phone:	(318) 868-8040
Fax:	(318) 868-1465

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Mission Statement

Wednesday, 06 December 2006
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Louisiana(HFHNWLA) is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness in Northwest Louisiana, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Saving a Neighborhood

Monday, 02 January 2006

In 1990, the Valencia Park neighborhood in Shreveport was an eyesore. Decaying houses sat next to empty, weed-infested lots on pothole-covered streets. Drug dealers used long-abandoned houses for commerce while senior citizens were hidden behind locked doors. While the neighborhood had its share of concerned citizens, they were outnumbered by drug dealers, renters and absentee landlords that simply didn't care.

How Habitat Works With Homeowners

Thursday, 02 November 2006
We build simple, decent houses alongside those in need. Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money and materials, Habitat builds simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments go into an account that is used to support Habitat's mission.
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