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About Habitat for Humanity • Habitat International has built 800,000 homes and served more than 4 million people worldwide. • Mission: Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. Our McLean Co. Affiliate • Non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry • Founded in 1985 by volunteers • Has impacted 155 families here in McLean County • Has approximately 1,000 volunteers a year Habitat ReStore • • • • 1402 W. Washington St in Bloomington Opened in 2009 Tues-Fri 10-5pm Sat 9am-4pm Facts and Figures • • • • 42% of Bloomington Residents are renting Average Rent is $686/month Rent for a 3 Bedroom around $800/month Average Bloomington Mortgage payment $1,123 • It costs Habitat a little over $80k to build a home. • Most lots are donated The Jist • We provide 25 year, no interest mortgages to qualifying families in McLean County. • They pay $475-$500 per month • We use this money to build more new construction homes, along with sponsorship dollars. $80K Donor Dollars $80K Family Partners “Hand up, not a hand out” Homeowners Criteria #1 Housing Need • Inadequate Housing • Overcrowded Conditions • Subsidized housing Homeowners Criteria #2 Ability to Pay Family Size Monthly Income Annual Income One $2,950 $35,400 Two $3,370 $40,440 Three $3,790 $45,480 Four $4,210 $50,520 Five $4,550 $54,600 Six $4,885 $58,620 Seven $5,225 $62,700 Eight $5,560 $66,720 Homeowner Criteria #3 Willingness to Partner • “Sweat Equity” – 250 hours per adult • 25 hours on another home • 50 hours at the ReStore • Attending Workshops – Budgeting, Home Maintenance, etc. ISU Habitat • Trick or Treat for Change (October) • 5k Run “Pounding the Pavement” (Spring) • Partners with Illinois Wesleyan University • Built a home a year for the last 20 years (2 homes in 2010) What have we been up to? • 3 Houses Complete since May 2014 • 5 Families impacts (Remove and A Brush with Kindness) What have we been up to? • 3 homes in progress– Collegiate House (Trailside Ct) – Morris Ave – Washington St Local Impact • Revitalize the community • Volunteers • Local trades • Business donations – Morris Granite – Rooms Direct – Whirlpool Volunteering • Build Sites – Saturdays 8am to 12pm • • • • • Bringing Refreshments Office Administration ReStore Committees Board of Directors What do I need to know about a Habitat worksite? • Expect muddy, dusty conditions • Expect to be “hands on” • What to bring: water, safety glasses, gloves, sturdy shoes • An open mind, and patience