logging in or signing up House of Hope aSGuest85588 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 17 Category: Business & Fin.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: February 09, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript A Bold Challenge: A Bold Challenge The goal of Habitat for Humanity is to provide decent affordable housing for those in need.Where do we build?: Where do we build? 104 homes in Alachua County since 1986 86 in Gainesville 10 in Alachua 4 in Hawthorne 2 in Archer 1 in High Springs 1 in MicanopyHow does Habitat work?: How does Habitat work? Habitat homes are built with volunteer labor and donations of money and materials.How does Habitat work? Volunteers: How does Habitat work? VolunteersHow does Habitat work?: How does Habitat work? Habitat homes are sold to partner families at 0% interest for 20 – 30 year loan, with a $750 down payment.How does Habitat work?: How does Habitat work? Build more houses with received monthly mortgage payments.Habitat is a ‘Hand Up’, not a Hand Out: Habitat is a ‘Hand Up’, not a Hand Out Habitat Homeowners: Pay a down payment Pay monthly mortgage Invest 200 hours of “sweat equity” to build Habitat houses for others. Invest an additional 200 hours of “sweat equity” to build their home.‘Hand Up’, not a Hand Out: ‘Hand Up’, not a Hand OutWho qualifies? Selection: Who qualifies? Selection Alachua County resident for at least a year. Live in inadequate housing. Earn a steady income. Timely payment of recurring monthly expenses. Expenses not to exceed 40% of monthly income.American housing needs are great Cost Concerns : American housing needs are great Cost Concerns 18 million households or 44 million people pay more than 50% of the income for housing.American housing needs are great Cost Concerns : American housing needs are great Cost Concerns Minimum wage workers cannot afford one-bedroom apartment at fair market value anywhere in the U.S.American housing needs are great Other Concerns: American housing needs are great Other Concerns About 6.1 million households - live in overcrowded conditions. 1 of 7 “worst-case” family homes - lack either electricity, hot water, a toilet or shower or tub. 60% of the “worst-case” family homes - include children, elderly, or disabled adults. No governmental assistanceImportance of clean, decent, and stable housing : Importance of clean, decent, and stable housing Provides stability for children. Homeowner dignity and pride grow. Health, physical safety, and security improve. Educational and job prospects increase. Communities come together. Poverty is broken.Impact of homeownership: On Children: Impact of homeownership: On Children 25% more likely to graduate from high school than children of renters. 116% more likely to graduate from college. 59% more likely to own their own home within 10 years of leaving parents home.Impact of homeownership On Health: Impact of homeownership On Health Reduced risk of viral & bacterial infections in children. Greater chance for improved mental health Behavioral problems reducedImpact of homeownership On Communities: Impact of homeownership On Communities Increased participation in civic affairs. Increased tax revenues. Assessed values of properties built by AHFH increased by $1.5 million from 2005 to 2010. Increased consumer spending. Homeowners are more likely to know their congressperson or head of school board.Impact of homeownership On Build-Up of Wealth: Impact of homeownership On Build-Up of Wealth Homeowner wealth accumulates. yearly median wealth appreciation: homeowners = $1,712; for renters = $0 Intergenerational wealth increases.How can we build a House of Hope?: How can we build a House of Hope? Share Time and Treasure Become a financial partner $65,000 needed Enlist volunteers - 3 to 5 months to build - Can be spread amongst all participants.More ways to participate? : More ways to participate? Serve on Habitat committees: Family Selection Family Support Resource Development Office/Computer work Thrift Store truck drivers & clerksWhere is Alachua Habitat? : Where is Alachua Habitat? 2317 SW 13 th Street (1 mi. south of campus) You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
House of Hope aSGuest85588 Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 17 Category: Business & Fin.. License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: February 09, 2011 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript A Bold Challenge: A Bold Challenge The goal of Habitat for Humanity is to provide decent affordable housing for those in need.Where do we build?: Where do we build? 104 homes in Alachua County since 1986 86 in Gainesville 10 in Alachua 4 in Hawthorne 2 in Archer 1 in High Springs 1 in MicanopyHow does Habitat work?: How does Habitat work? Habitat homes are built with volunteer labor and donations of money and materials.How does Habitat work? Volunteers: How does Habitat work? VolunteersHow does Habitat work?: How does Habitat work? Habitat homes are sold to partner families at 0% interest for 20 – 30 year loan, with a $750 down payment.How does Habitat work?: How does Habitat work? Build more houses with received monthly mortgage payments.Habitat is a ‘Hand Up’, not a Hand Out: Habitat is a ‘Hand Up’, not a Hand Out Habitat Homeowners: Pay a down payment Pay monthly mortgage Invest 200 hours of “sweat equity” to build Habitat houses for others. Invest an additional 200 hours of “sweat equity” to build their home.‘Hand Up’, not a Hand Out: ‘Hand Up’, not a Hand OutWho qualifies? Selection: Who qualifies? Selection Alachua County resident for at least a year. Live in inadequate housing. Earn a steady income. Timely payment of recurring monthly expenses. Expenses not to exceed 40% of monthly income.American housing needs are great Cost Concerns : American housing needs are great Cost Concerns 18 million households or 44 million people pay more than 50% of the income for housing.American housing needs are great Cost Concerns : American housing needs are great Cost Concerns Minimum wage workers cannot afford one-bedroom apartment at fair market value anywhere in the U.S.American housing needs are great Other Concerns: American housing needs are great Other Concerns About 6.1 million households - live in overcrowded conditions. 1 of 7 “worst-case” family homes - lack either electricity, hot water, a toilet or shower or tub. 60% of the “worst-case” family homes - include children, elderly, or disabled adults. No governmental assistanceImportance of clean, decent, and stable housing : Importance of clean, decent, and stable housing Provides stability for children. Homeowner dignity and pride grow. Health, physical safety, and security improve. Educational and job prospects increase. Communities come together. Poverty is broken.Impact of homeownership: On Children: Impact of homeownership: On Children 25% more likely to graduate from high school than children of renters. 116% more likely to graduate from college. 59% more likely to own their own home within 10 years of leaving parents home.Impact of homeownership On Health: Impact of homeownership On Health Reduced risk of viral & bacterial infections in children. Greater chance for improved mental health Behavioral problems reducedImpact of homeownership On Communities: Impact of homeownership On Communities Increased participation in civic affairs. Increased tax revenues. Assessed values of properties built by AHFH increased by $1.5 million from 2005 to 2010. Increased consumer spending. Homeowners are more likely to know their congressperson or head of school board.Impact of homeownership On Build-Up of Wealth: Impact of homeownership On Build-Up of Wealth Homeowner wealth accumulates. yearly median wealth appreciation: homeowners = $1,712; for renters = $0 Intergenerational wealth increases.How can we build a House of Hope?: How can we build a House of Hope? Share Time and Treasure Become a financial partner $65,000 needed Enlist volunteers - 3 to 5 months to build - Can be spread amongst all participants.More ways to participate? : More ways to participate? Serve on Habitat committees: Family Selection Family Support Resource Development Office/Computer work Thrift Store truck drivers & clerksWhere is Alachua Habitat? : Where is Alachua Habitat? 2317 SW 13 th Street (1 mi. south of campus)