At the Jasper County Fuller Center, we believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. We build homes alongside local families who need a hand up to become homeowners. 100% of your donation to Build 15 goes straight to building materials for this home—and once it's mortgaged, your support gets recycled to build even more homes down the road. Help us turn the dream of a permanent address into reality!

If you would like to mail a check, you may mail it to Jasper County FCH at P.O. Box 325, Rensselaer, IN 47978

1. Who We Are & The Mission

What is the Jasper County Fuller Center for Housing?
We are a group of community members who partner with families to build homes and end substandard housing.
How are you different from Habitat for Humanity?
Millard Fuller founded both groups and started Fuller Center for Housing as a back-to-grassroots venture. Habitat for Humanity works wonders for cities. Fuller Center is more attuned to small groups like ours and supports all efforts to end substandard housing.
Who qualifies for a Fuller Center home?
Through a lengthy application process, we review local applicants. They must have need, the ability to complete sweat equity hours in some form, and the ability to pay a mortgage typically less than the price of most apartments.
Is this a religious thing?
Millard Fuller built the Fuller Center around principles of the bible but strove to do good for all humanity. We pray before meetings, look to the bible for guidance, and give signed Bibles at the dedication of builds, but we will not turn down a volunteer or family based on religious view or any other belief, and we will never pressure anyone to change.

2. How It Works

Are homes given away for free?
Homes are sold to the partner family at cost and mortgaged over 20 years with no interest.
What is "Sweat Equity"?
Sweat Equity is the time the family dedicates to the project. Every family is expected to dedicate 100s of their own hours to build their home. If they are medically unable, they can do other non-construction work to further the group.
What is the "Fund for Humanity"?
That is simply the money we currently have in the bank and funds currently in mortgages. Since we don't give anything away, donated funds build homes again and again.

3. Build 15 Details

What is Build 15?
After Build 14 is finished on Cherry Street, we will start looking at Build 15. This build will be on the next lot of blacker subdivision, located on E Elm St.
Where does my money go?
100% of your donation will go toward constructing Build 15, and many builds after.
What is the total fundraising goal for this build?
We hope, like Build 14, the total cost, including land, will be under $200,000 for a stand-alone 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home. The homeowner will make a payment of around $700, including taxes and insurance escrows. With average published rents for 2-bedroom apartments at $1,100, we're proud of these figures.

4. How to Get Involved

How can I volunteer?
We meet every 4th Thursday at the Jasper County Historical Society in Rensselaer at 6 p.m., except in December. If you would like to volunteer to lead a build day or help in another way but cannot make a meeting, please contact Keegan at the number below.
Do you accept material donations (In-Kind)?
Please call Keegan at 219-866-5812 to enquire about donating building supplies. Storage availability and need very. We also accept donations of land and licensed labor.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes! We are a 501c3. Give Butter will automatically provide a receipt you can use for your taxes.

If you would like to apply, you can learn more about applications here: https://www.jaspercountyinfullercenter.com/apply.html

Jasper County FCH Home 15