Habitat for Humanity - East Jefferson County

Homeownership programs: the organization constructed or recycled 6 homes, selling them to low-income families. In its history Habitat has built 67 homes, recycled 12, sold 80 and rehabbed 1. The organization provided skilled construction supervision to 179 volunteers who donated 4,952 hours valued at approximately $188,448. Homes built were certified energy star, ensuring affordability over the long term. Partner families were provided education and support to become successful homeowners. Habitat implemented "permanent affordability" for all home sales, through the use of 99-year ground leases and deed restrictions, ensuring homes remain affordable to future buyers.

Habitat for Humanity store: the port townsend Habitat store was operated by 87 volunteers who donated 3,948 hours valued at approximately $132,219. The store recycles used furnishings and household goods, keeping items out of landfills and providing a source to the community of high quality, reasonably priced household goods. Habitat homeowner partners earn sweat equity hours and learn retail sales skills. The store is a venue for community members to address the problems of poverty housing, provide information to prospective homeowner applicants and volunteers, and keeps Habitat for Humanity and affordable housing foremost in the mind of the community.