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It could be a while before Habitat for Humanity launches another project in Craig.

At the same time, the Moffat County chapter of Routt County Habitat for Humanity also is looking to elect a new leader.

New project on hold

Ideally, steering committee members of the organization's Moffat County chapter would like to start building a duplex in Craig next summer, secretary/treasurer Vicki Burns said.

But realistically, she added, another project will have to wait until the group can either purchase a parcel of land to build on or have one donated to them.

Burns couldn't estimate how much a new parcel would cost but said that building costs will figure into what parcel the group can afford.

The Moffat County chapter, which operates under Routt County's affiliate, completed its first project, a single-family house, last year.

The Moffat County group still is seeking its own affiliate status from Habitat for Humanity International. The group submitted its affiliate application in early February but Habitat for Humanity International turned it down, saying some elements of the application were missing.

In Burns' view, however, that may not have been the case. She is trying to gather evidence that Habitat officials did, in fact, have all the information they needed when the application was sent.

In the meantime, committee members are looking at ways to build up the group's building fund. Habitat members are looking for volunteers to help prepare for their upcoming meal-in-a-jar fundraiser.

By selling the jars, which contain all ingredients for chili except the liquids, the Moffat County chapter raised about $1,000 last year. The group plans to sell the jars to hunters.

Volunteers will assemble the chili meal jars at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 630 Green St. The event is open to the public.

Search for new leader

Burns began taking over administrative duties after Pat Jones, former interim president, stepped down from the position this summer. But, Burns said, under Habitat for Humanity rules, she cannot act as treasurer/secretary and still lead the group.

"We'd like to have someone step up and take the bull by the horns and lead the rest of us," she said.

The position would require a time commitment of about two hours per week, which could increase once another Habitat project begins.

The Moffat County chapter also is accepting board members and volunteers. For more information, call Burns at 824-7086 or Bob Woods at 824-6836.