About Us

Fauquier HFH works in partnership with the community and people in need to build and renovate homes to provide simple, decent, affordable housing.

Habitat is a "hand-up" not a handout. Fauquier Habitat sells the homes to families at cost with no-interest mortgages to keep the monthly payments affordable for the homeowner. Those mortgage payments go back into a revolving fund for Fauquier Habitat that is used to build more houses. Our dedicated volunteers contribute their labor to reduce the cost to build. National sponsors and local businesses provide generous support, as well. Our partner families invest hundreds of hours of labor known as "sweat equity" into building their homes and the homes of others.

VOLUNTEERS:
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Fauquier Habitat. Without their time, talents, and dedication, we could not fight so hard to put an end to poverty housing in our community. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; men, women, teens, retirees, friends, and parents from local churches, businesses, schools, and clubs. Some volunteers choose to become involved with building, and we have offered free training workshops over the years in different areas of construction. Construction experience is absolutely not necessary. Volunteers may choose to join a committee such as Fundraising or Partnership. Some donate materials, land or services while others want to make lunches and snacks for the crews on build days. The sky is the limit and we always encourage new ideas on how best to use time while working to improve the lives of our neighbors.

We try very hard to accommodate everyone but, depending on the phase of construction or number of homes in progress, we may have limited hands-on building opportunities. Please remember that there are many other ways to help. Check out our calendar by clicking on the icon at the upper right of the homepage. You will be able to view all upcoming events, the build schedule and other opportunities to participate in this most worthwhile effort. To join our e-mail list, please contact Sidney Atwell, Administrative Assistant, at sydney@fauquierhabitat.org, or call 540-341-4952.

Feel free to download the Volunteer Application and Interests form under the "Forms" tab, and either e-mail, fax, or mail it to our office.

BUILDING INFORMATION:
We have just completed the first of seven attached, single-family homes at Sterling Court Subdivision located off Academy Hill Road in Warrenton. These energy-efficient homes are designed by local architect Jim Hricko. Construction will begin on the second duplex during July 2010.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Our mailing address is:
Fauquier Habitat for Humanity
PO Box 3189
Warrenton, VA 20188

Our office is located at: 34 Beckham St, Warrenton VA (behind St. James Church)

Telephone: 540.341.4952
FAX: 540.349.2729
email: info@fauquierhabitat.org


Fauquier Habitat for Humanity, Inc. - Board of Directors

Executive Committee
T. Huntley Thorpe, President
David Couk, Jr., Vice President
Eda Montgomery, Treasurer
Judge H. Dudley Payne, Jr., Secretary

DIRECTORS
Craig Anderson, Chair, Site Selection
Carly Anderson, Kettle Run High School Representative
Craig Andrews, Chair, Family Selection
William Beals, Chair, Building Committee
Rosanne Gorkowski Chair, Partnership
James Hricko, Building
Jerri Schoenfeld, Partnership
Gavin Terpilowski, Highland School Representative
Robert Towle, Partnership

STAFF
Brenda Drerenberger, Executive Director
Sidney Atwell, Administrative Assistant