Cass County's Habitat for Humanity got a shoutout at the Logansport Board of Works meeting on Wednesday.

Just before adjoining the meeting, Mayor Chris Martin read a proclamation to the audience -- the entirety of April will celebrate the local nonprofit organization that builds homes for families that make 40-80% of the city's median income.

The nonprofit started work locally in 1991 and has built more than 10 homes since then, Martin explained. It's now trying to increase the rate at which it builds homes, he added.

"Home ownership strengthens families, builds communities and promotes personal wellbeing," Martin said, reading off his proclamation.

Concluding the proclamation, the mayor encouraged Logansport residents to support the organization and recognize its contribution to the community.

"We're very excited about the partnership with the city," Scott Jewell, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Cass County, said after the meeting. "It's just been incredible."

Jewell noted the City donated the first $25,000 for this year's Community Habitat Build, where the nonprofit will invite community members to help construct a house.

When the house is finished, a family that makes 40-80% of Logansport's median income will receive an interest free loan from Habitat for Humanity and make a monthly mortgage payment to the organization. That money will then go toward building another house in the community.

The United Way of Cass County also donated a $10,000 grant to the local Habitat for Humanity via United Way's Impact Fund.

Last December, the nonprofit announced the Indiana Department of Revenue granted a 50% Indiana State Tax Credit for anyone who makes a donation to the home building organization.

Essentially, a $1,000 donation to the local Habitat for Humanity would put $500 toward the donor's state tax liability. They can still count the donation toward a federal tax deduction as well. The tax credit allowance will be in place until 2030.