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Building Better Communities

Building Better Communities

Best & Promising Practices in Faith Based Solutions to Ending Family Homelessness

Seattle University 8/20/14

Overview

VISION A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

MISSION

Operate with Excellence Fund the Mission Grow Skills & Leadership

• Promote Polices and System Changes that Advance Access to Adequate, Affordable Housing

Habitat for HumanitySeattle-King County

Goals and Objectives

PARTNER TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HOUSING SOLUTIONS

INSPIRE ACTION TO REDUCE SUBSTANDARD HOUSING CONDITIONSIMPROVE LOCAL HOUSING AND

NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS

• Serve Families Through Sustainable Construction and Housing Support Services

• Leverage Shelter as a Catalyst for Community Transformation

• Grow Capacity to Serve the Most Vulnerable, Disaster Affected and Urbanizing World

• Mobilize Supporters as Hearts, Hands and Voices for the Cause of Adequate, Affordable Housing

• Serve as leading Voice in Growing awareness of Housing as a Critical Foundation for Breaking Cycle of Poverty

Affordable Housing Crisis

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

• King County median house price: $434,000

9.8% increase from last year, 7.6% increase forecasted

• The median price of a home in Seattle is $452,600

• The median rent price in Seattle is $1,781 • An affordable home is $250,000 or less

Following HUD Income Limit Guidelines:• Housing payment not more than 30% of monthly income• Low Income families earning approx. $27,000 - $53,000 for a

family of four

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Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

• Builds, renovates or repairs decent affordable homes leveraging volunteer labor and donations of money and materials

• Selects, trains and supports Habitat partner families

• Sells homes at cost with 0% interest mortgages

The Habitat Model

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

• Offers a “hand up, not a hand-out”

• Partners with low-income families earning between 30% - 60% AMI

$27,000 - $53,000

• Provides catalyst for community building

• Goal: Eliminate poverty housing

What Habitat Does

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

• Strong need for improved housing situation

• Ability to pay mortgage with an income 30%-60% of median income

• Willingness to Partner• Working or living in

King County

Family Selection Criteria

Habitat for Humanity FamiliesServing the hourly waged workforce that work in jobs that support the local community and economy.

• Clerical workers• Child and senior care givers• Bus drivers• School teachers• Retail workers

Habitat Homes in King County

Single family home

Multi home neighborhoods

Future pipeline

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Rainier Vista, Seattle18 townhomes completed 5 in progress

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Neighborhood Revitalization….

An Emerging Direction

ForwardHabitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Neighborhood Revitalization

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

• Community Development Principles

• Asset-based approach

• Collaboration with other organizations/Assoc’s

• Broader Array of Housing Interventions

What is Neighborhood Revitalization?What is Neighborhood Revitalization?

Critical Home Repairs

Home Preservation

Weatherization

New Homes

Rehabilitation

Family Services

Advocacy Lending Services

Community Development

More than repairs, rehab and new construction

What is Neighborhood Revitalization?

Community vision drives NRI Affiliates’ work with other organizations

Why Neighborhood Revitalization?

Habitat's Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Vision of Neighborhood RevitalizationNeighborhoods across the country are revitalized into vibrant, safe and inviting places to live for current and future residents.

Habitat’s Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Mission of NRI:Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative affiliates serve more families by responding to community aspirations with an expanded array of products, services and partnerships, empowering residents to revive their neighborhoods and enhance their quality of life.

NRI Mission and Vision Align with Habitat’s

Westway, Federal Way WA

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Before

Westway, Federal Way WA

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

After

Engagement with Faith Communities• Community Action

Days• Land Partnerships• Build Days• Sponsor a House• Interfaith Builds• Fundraising• Advocacy

Campaigns• Family Recruitment • Family Support

PartnersHabitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

“A world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

Interfaith: Building Together• Mutual Build Days• Interfaith Lunch &

Learn Discussions• Joint Interfaith

Worships Services

• Interfaith Tool Kit

Thank you!

Presented by: Kevin HunterVP Development & Comm. Engagementkhunter@habitatskc.org 253,230,9160