West Tuality Habitat for Humanity

Homeownership program families in need of a decent place to live build safe and affordable homes in partnership with us. Habitat houses are modestly sized. They are large enough for the homeowner familys needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs affordable. By using the labor of volunteers and prospective homeowners, employing efficient building methods, keeping house sizes modest, using donated construction materials and appliances, and issuing non-profit loans, Habitat makes its houses affordable for low-income families to purchase. Affordable homeownership helps create the conditions that free families from instability, stress and fear and encourage self-reliance and confidence. Studies show that strong and stable households are foundational to child development and growth. When a home fosters instead of hinders health and safety, families can flourish. Owning an affordable home also allows homeowners to lift up their entire family by saving for their futures and investing in educational opportunities, bolstering job opportunities and long-term career growth. During the year ending june 30, 2022, West Tuality Habitat for Humanity completed and sold two units of affordable housing through its homeownership program. The affiliate had two additional units in active construction and eight units in pre-development. Home preservation program our home preservation program is an outreach initiative that seeks to provide a wide range of opportunities for low- to moderate-income homeowners, including veterans and seniors, who are struggling to maintain their homes because of age, disability or family circumstances. We partner with families to help them reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. The program allows families to stay in their home and avoid the uncertainty, trauma and expense of moving. Projects consist of interior and/or exterior repairs intended to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. Volunteer teams work along with subcontractors under the direction of West Tuality Habitat for Humanity staff members to complete the repairs. for elderly residents, our person-centered approach uses two different assessments to tailor the process to each homeowners needs. These assessments, which consider everything from the residents lifestyle to their type of home, allow us to address older adults needs holistically, improving the likelihood that they can age in place. Since the inception of the home preservation program, West Tuality Habitat has partnered with more than 450 local homeowners, with 220 persons served during the year ending june 30, 2022. Financial and homebuyer education programs as part of the homeownership process, we believe financial education builds a more solid foundation for long-term personal success and helps alleviate any concerns or barriers on the path to homeownership. During these financial education classes, we cover topics such as budgeting; credit cards and credit reports; debt and loans; saving, investing and planning for the future; emergency situations; and Habitat homeowner mortgages. A more in-depth understanding of these important concepts is a tool that can be used to build a better future. Overall, more than 86 households have participated in West Tuality habitats financial literacy programs, including seven households during the year ending june 30, 2022.

Re-store thrift shop- the organization operates the restore, a reusable building materials and home furnishings warehouse store. New and used items are donated to the restore, and are then resold to the public at a discounted price.