OUR TEAM
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County’s Board of Directors and staff are working together to reinvent the strategic-planning behind the organization.
OUR STAFF
Timothy J. Daley
Executive Director – ext. 305
tdaley@habitatberks.org
Eneida Powell
Director of Family Services / Volunteer Coordinator
(610) 621-0011
eneidap@habitatberks.org
Doug Long
Development Director – ext. 304
dlong@habitatberks.org
Aimee Hafer
Marketing / Events Manager – ext. 308
ahafer@habitatberks.org
Iris Bellman
Office Manager – ext. 303
ibellman@habitatberks.org
Colleen Hyer
Donation Coordinator
chyer@habitatberks.org
Hector Dorta
ReStore
Tim Marmontello
ReStore
Mike LeVan
ReStore
Eric Mazur
Construction Foreman
Cassandra (KC) Wasilewski
Administrative Assistant – ext. 302
Sunil Patel
Whole Home Repair Program Director – ext. 306
Matt Metzger
Construction Foreman
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Zac Bugay
Board President
Penske Truck Leasing
Jenniffer Jimenez
Board Vice President
Berkshire Hathaway Realtor
Andrew Herbein
Board Treasurer
Customers Bank
Thomas Minick
Board Secretary
Alvernia University
Mitzie Baez
Gustavo Cepeda
Michael Curtis
Santander Bank
William DeFalco
IPP
Anthony DeMarco
Hon. Arthur Grim
Retired
Thomas Heck
Assistant Vice President
Mary Himmelberger
Mary Ann Moffitt
Senior Vice President
Craig Poole
Stephen Price
Jennifer Rivera
David Cooper
First Energy
FAQs
What is Habitat for Humanity of Berks County?
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County is a nonprofit organization focused on providing moderate-income families with a decent, safe, and affordable place to live.
Does Habitat give away homes?
No, Habitat homeowners purchase their homes at market value. In addition, families and individuals provide 200 hours of sweat equity, which includes up to 50 hours of classroom education. At the end of a 12 to 14 month period, the family signs a 30-year affordable mortgage.
Can Habitat for Humanity of Berks County fix my existing home?
Critical repair of currently owned homes is not in the scope of our current work. Contact 211 for help finding an appropriate organization.
What are the criteria for becoming a Habitat Berks homeowner?
Review the guideline on the “Own a Home” page.
How are the families and individuals selected?
Families and individuals complete an extensive application and are selected based on income, willingness to partner with Habitat, and need. Selections are determined by a volunteer-run family selection committee.
What happens when I’m picked for the Habitat program?
You will be notified by both phone and letter and asked to schedule an orientation session with the Director of Family Services.
When can I start my sweat equity hours?
You may begin your 200 sweat equity hours as soon as you are notified that you’ve been accepted into the program. Hours are scheduled through the Director of Family Services.
How long does the process take?
The entire process from application to house dedication typically takes between 18 and 24 months, but much of the timing depends on the completeness of the initial application and how quickly the homeowner completes their sweat equity hours.
How much do the houses cost?
Habitat Berks homes are sold at market value and are purchased through low-interest, 30-year mortgages. Mortgage payments vary depending on the size of the house and will also be affected by the cost of real estate taxes and homeowners insurance. With rare exceptions, we are able to place our homeowners into homes that cost less than or equal to the amount they are paying in rent.
Who can volunteer with Habitat Berks?
Habitat Berks welcomes individuals and groups to work at our ReStore, on our construction sites, or in the office. Our greatest need for volunteers is always at our ReStore. You must be at least 18 to volunteer on a construction site. We welcome individuals as young as 16 to volunteer at our ReStore.
Here for You
Affiliate Office
201 Washington Street
Suite 329
Reading, PA 19602
Phone
Hours
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Get In Touch
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County serves people earning a modest wage and pursuing a more prosperous life.