Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake has officially opened their new offices in Halethorpe.
"We welcome Habitat for Humanity to Baltimore County, not only for the jobs they bring here, but for the positive change they bring to the hundreds of families and communities that benefit from their work," says County Executive Jim Smith.
The nonprofit housing organization recently combined its Anne Arundel and Baltimore facilities, and brings 38 full time employees, two VISTA members and eleven AmeriCorps members to its new home in Baltimore County. With the move, Habitat is more than tripling the size of its offices, leasing 38,000 square feet of office space on Commerce Drive in Baltimore County's Southwest Enterprise Zone. The nearby presence of the Maryland Food Bank's headquarters was a positive factor in the choice of the Halethorpe location.
"Our new offices allow us to better serve our homeowner families, volunteers and community service partners," says Mike Mitchell, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake.
More than 270 families live in homes built or renovated by Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, which has served Baltimore and Anne Arundel County communities since 1982.
Source: Habitat for Humanity
Writer: Walaika Haskins