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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
Zillow.com
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
