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

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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

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