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Lake Station schools to host Habitat for Humanity information meeting after district learns three homes ready locally
Summary
District officials announced that Habitat for Humanity of Northwestern Indiana has three homes ready in Lake Station, typically about 1,800 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath, with 0% interest financing and an informational meeting for Lake Station families scheduled for April 9 at Edison Junior Senior High School.
District officials told the school board that Habitat for Humanity of Northwestern Indiana is building homes in Lake Station and will hold an informational meeting for Lake Station families.
Dr. Kriplen said the district met with Habitat representatives and learned that three homes are ready to be occupied in Lake Station and that the organization hopes to build an additional nine homes in the community. He described a typical Habitat home as about 1,800 square feet with three bedrooms and one bathroom.
According to the announcement, Habitat assists families with financing that carries 0% interest; Dr. Kriplen said that arrangement typically equates to a mortgage payment of “a little over $1,000 a month,” presented as an approximate figure. District staff said they will host an informational meeting for Lake Station families on Thursday, April 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Edison Junior Senior High School; Habitat representatives will attend to answer questions.
The meeting announcement directed interested families to attend the April 9 session for additional details about eligibility, timing and next steps. No formal board action on housing or funding was taken at the session; the item was an informational announcement.
Next step: the district will host the Habitat for Humanity information meeting April 9 at Edison Junior Senior High School.
