Habitat For Humanity Inc

THE MAIN ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO FAMILIES, TO MAKE CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS SO FAMILIES CAN REMAIN IN THEIR HOME IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, TO OFFER FINANCIAL COACHING AND COUNSELING TO FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR PERSONAL FINANCES IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THESE ACTIVITIES THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A RESTORE TO SELL USED HOUSEHOLD AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS.

(CODE: 531390) HOME OWNERSHIP (BUILDING PROGRAM) - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILIES IN NEED OF A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE WITH SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ORGANIZATION. HABITAT HOUSES ARE MODESTLY SIZED AND LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE HOMEOWNER'S NEEDS BUT SMALL ENOUGH TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS AFFORDABLE TO THE FAMILY. EACH FAMILY PROVIDES A SET NUMBER OF SWEAT EQUITY HOURS DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS ALONG WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND EMPLOYING EFFICIENT BUILDING METHODS AND KEEPING THE HOUSE SIZED CORRECTLY KEEPING CONSTRUCTION COST AS LOW AS POSSIBLE WHICH IN TURN MAKES ITS HOUSES AFFORDABLE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO PURCHASE THROUGH NO PROFIT LOANS. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP HELPS CREATE CONDITIONS THAT FREE HOUSEHOLDS OF INSTABILITY, STRESS AND FEAR AND ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE AND CONFIDENCE. DURING 2023 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED NEW HOUSING FOR 4 FAMILIES WHICH PROVIDED HOUSING FOR 10 INDIVIDUALS (4 ADULTS AND 6 CHILDREN).

(CODE: 453310) RESTORE OPERATIONS - THE RESTORE IS A RETAIL OUTLET WHERE USED FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND SURPLUS BUILDING MATERIALS ARE SOLD AT A FRACTION OF THE NORMAL PRICES WITH THE NET PROCEEDS GOING TO FUND THE OTHER ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS. MATERIALS SOLD BY THE RESTORE ARE PRIMARILY DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS TO SHOW THEIR SUPPORT OF HABITAT AND ARE RECOGNIZED AS GIFTS IN KIND. IN ADDITION TO RAISING FUNDS, THE RESTORE HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT BY REPURPOSING QUALITY MATERIALS INTO USE, INSTEAD OF INTO THE LANDFILL.

FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER (FOC) - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING, FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND EMPLOYMENT COACHING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. THESE GOALS CAN INCLUDE INCREASING INCOME, REDUCING EXPENSES, BUILDING CREDIT OR ACQUIRING ASSETS SUCH AS BECOMING ELIGIBLE TO QUALIFY FOR THE HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM. FOC SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE, FREE OF CHARGE, AND REGARDLESS OF INCOME, SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS, CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECOVERY, ETC.. IN 2023 265+ CLIENTS WERE COUNSELED OR ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM.