Habitat for Humanity - Helena Area HFH

In fy2024, Helena Area Habitat for Humanity completed ten new homes and had eighteen more under construction at year-end. The organization finalized a fourteen-home development in red lodge, Montana, comprising ten owner-occupied homes and four affordable rental units. All homes in this development were constructed with a land trust to ensure permanent affordability.the organization is currently re-working its homeowner selection process and services. We hope to increase financial readiness resources for prospective homebuyers and households to ensure our clients have resources to improve their financial conditions.with the red lodge project now complete, Habitat has focused on expanding its owner-occupied critical repair programs, successfully completing five of these projects. The organization also launched the "helping hands" program, which provides essential repair services for homeowners needing minor, hands-on assistance. This program is limited to small projects that require only basic materials and labor to help preserve homes.the Habitat restore continues to offer affordable building materials to the Helena community. Plans are currently underway to expand the existing restore space, and in fy2024, the restore successfully diverted 314 tons of material from local landfills.helena Habitat for Humanity has also made significant progress in planning a new neighborhood in east Helena, Montana. The organization completed the design process in fy2024 and is now working with engineers on a subdivision application for the development.finally, Helena Habitat manages a rental property for americorps members serving the community. Rooms are rented at an affordable, fixed rate aligned with members' income.