How Sweat Equity Becomes Homeownership—Habitat’s “Hand Up” Model Explained (Ep 67)
Episode 67 | Get ’N Your Business Podcast Guest: Sherri Stockfleth, Operations Director – Habitat for Humanity of Camden County Host: Alison Shores 🏡 Habitat for Humanity is more than “just building houses.” In this episode, Sherri shares how Habitat Camden County helps families achieve affordable homeownership through sweat equity, USDA loans, and community support. ✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Episode 67 0:53 – Meet Sherri Stockfleth, Habitat for Humanity Camden County
2:39 – History of Habitat in Camden County (since 1998)
3:18 – How the build process works & contractor partnerships 5:04 – The “Hand Up, Not a Handout” model explained
6:56 – Sweat equity: 300 volunteer hours required 8:44 – Community volunteers & Navy team story
10:23 – How to get involved with local builds
12:10 – Spotlight on the ReStore (what they sell & accept)
14:55 – Donation pickups & how they work
15:58 – Future plans: downsizing store to fund more homes 18:18 – Habitat board members & recruitment needs
19:50 – Polar Classic Golf Tournament fundraiser ⛳
21:58 – Why join the board? Volunteer leadership impact
23:25 – ReStore volunteers & community supporters
25:58 – How to donate, volunteer, and shop the ReStore
28:21 – Rapid Fire Questions with Sherri (favorites & fun!) 29:59 – Closing & Call to Action
📍 Habitat for Humanity of Camden County ReStore: 141 City Smitty Dr., Kings Bay Village (near the movie theater) 👉 Subscribe for more local business stories and community spotlights! 👍 Like this video | 💬 Comment below if you’ve visited the ReStore | 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes #GetNYourBusinessPodcast#HabitatForHumanity#CamdenCountyGA#AffordableHousing