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BREAKINGNEWGROUND
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Breaking ThroughA M E S S A G E F R O M O U R P R E S I D E N T
Habitat Monroe has been blessed with many successful years since its start in 1995. However, 2018 marks a milestone year for us as we broke ground on our 100th home in Monroe County. Reaching this point in our work serves as a breakthrough for Habitat Monroe and begins a new phase of our affiliate. Our faith and commitment to our mission have been renewed as we look back over the past 24 years. In that time, we have built houses in nearly every part of the county, from Temperance to South Rockwood. We have had 148 adults go through our homeownership program and have helped 229 children have a safe home to grow and prosper in. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks and lose sight of the big picture. Taking that first shovel of earth signified the 100th time we have helped a family achieve homeownership. It provided myself and our team a chance to refocus our efforts and remember what makes the work all worth it. I look forward to the coming years to reach even greater heights and achievements.
M. David GravesP R E S I D E N T & C E O
Breaking New Ground On May 15, 2018 Habitat Monroe had the privilege of breaking
ground at the site of its 100th home in Monroe County. Since its
start in 1995, Habitat Monroe has lead the effort to build safe,
decent, and affordable housing in the area. 148 adults and 229
children now have homes of their own because of Habitat.
2 H O U S E Scompleted by Habitat Monroe this year
M O R E T H A N $ 1 2 5 , 0 0 0invested back into the community by Habitat homeowners, through property taxes
M O R E T H A N $ 4 2 5 , 0 0 0invested back into Monroe by Habitat using local businesses
3 A D D I T I O N A L H O U S E Sin the building process this year
565 individuals volunteered 6,514 volunteer hours worked
Breaking A SweatOur volunteer experience allows members from all
corners of the community to interact with each
other and work together towards a common goal.
Habitat Monroe has welcomed individuals & groups
from all over Southeast Michigan, including church
groups, school groups, corporate groups, and others
to help build homes, community, and hope. This
summer we had over 300 volunteers work to help
complete our 100th home.
Breaking The Mold The Habitat Monroe ReStore is more
than just a typical retail store. They offer
a unique variety of home merchandise,
at an affordable price. Products are
donated by the community, promoting a
conscious effort to reduce waste and to
give back to others. All of the ReStore's
profit goes directly back into Habitat's
fund to build affordable housing in
Monroe County.
2 5 3 , 6 1 2 L B S of electronic material was recycled and saved from landfills, through the ReStore's electronic recycling program
$ 7 6 , 7 9 3proceeds to help build houses
1 , 7 4 9 ReStore volunteers Volunteer hours
8 , 5 9 7
Breaking The Cycle Habitat's home-ownership program helps people
escape the cycle of renting. We serve those who
are between 40-80% of the area's median
income. Through Habitat, qualified applicants
only need $1000 for a down payment. By
attending financial capability classes, home
maintenance classes, and working through their
sweat equity hours on build sites, the
homeowners learn the strength, stability, and
self-reliance that they need to thrive.
3 adults & 5 kidswere housed this year, through the Habitat home-ownership program
Habitat Monroe is the only affiliate to become a certified counseling agency by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. Our financial coach assists the public by providing Home Ownership Preparation and Education, or HOPE. In financial capability classes and one- on-one counseling, HOPE clients learn how to adjust their financial habits, manage their money, and grow their savings, to prepare for homeownership.
were served by HOPE this year through pre-purchase & post-purchase counseling
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Breaking Barriers
4 5 C L I E N T S were served in foreclosure prevention counseling
Breaking The NormAccording to a 2015 report by Habitat for Humanity International, low-income families spend anywhere from 17 to 50 percent of their income on utility costs. At Habitat Monroe, we have a responsibility to the homeowner to help ensure that their home is affordable, including utility bills. We do this by building Energy Star certified homes. All newly constructed homes are Energy Star tested and certified by separate third party inspectors. Energy Star homes must perform at least 20% better than houses using standard building codes. We utilize things like tankless water heaters, Energy Recovery Ventilators, and high efficiency heating systems, which keeps utility bills lower for the homeowner and are less harmful to the environment.
$ 5 0 is the average amount of ahomeowner's utility bill in the hottest& coldest parts of the seasons
Breaking Records
ReStore 35%
Program 25%
Contributions 40%
ReStore 37%
Program 36%
Admin 14%
Fundraising 8%
HOPE 5%
E X P E N D I T U R E S R E V E N U E
StaffM. David Graves - President & CEO Julie Walsh-Destrampe - Director of Finance & Homeownership Cheri Willis - ReStore Director Jennifer Hockenberger - Media & Volunteer Relations Manager Kristin Johnson - Director of Fund Development John Hock - CPA Jeanette McDonald - Habitat HOPE Financial Coach Julia Wells - Volunteer Coordinator Ken Christunas - Director of Construction Jim Worful - Construction Project Manager Emily Gacioch - Construction Team Member Amy Shinault - ReStore Team Member Chris Welliver - ReStore Team Member
Susan Keshen - Board Chair T.C. Clement- Vice Chair Debra Thornton - Treasurer Paul Padot - Secretary Sr. Mary Agnes Ryan, IHM Dana Reicker Carol Lenox-Carlton Angela Anderson
Board
Habitat Monroe @HFHMonroe
habitatmonroemi.org
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