What We Do

Homesteads, Inc. was founded as a result of an identified need in the vicinity of Faith Church in Dyer, Indiana. Our goal is is to acquire distressed properties from either lenders or municipalities and rehabilitate them. We aim to keep costs as low as possible by using volunteer labor along with donations of material and monies.

When the houses are completed they will be offered at appraisal value to buyers who cannot qualify for mortgages in the open market. Candidates will be identified by real estate agents working with Homesteads. They will be offered financial management and homeowner skill training. Homesteads will work with banks, thru their Community Reinvestment Act or through agencies like NACA (Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America) to provide these homeowners with a mortgage that totals no more than 30% of their income.

Once a house is transformed into home and sold, the funds obtained can immediately be used to start another re-hab. project.

Our Mission

We empower neighboring communities through accessible home ownership and acts of service

Homesteads’ Values  

In following Jesus’ example, we hold these Values 

Servant-Hearted 

Humbly occupying ourselves with the interests of others 

Integrity 

We stand for what is just and right, and hold ourselves to a high level of Christian ethical standards  

 Excellence 

Diligently working to offer our best for the benefit of others 

Compassion 

Genuine care for others without expecting anything in return  

Community 

Everyone is our neighbor and we will treat them as such

 Celebration 

Choosing to joyfully highlight the good in our communities