Habitat For Humanity Of Kansas City

SEEKING TO PUT GOD'S LOVE INTO ACTION, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD HOMES, COMMUNITIES AND HOPE TO REALIZE OUR VISION OF A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF KANSAS CITY (HABITAT KC) ADHERES TO A STRICT NON-PROSELYTIZING POLICY AND WILL NOT BASE AN OFFER OF ASSISTANCE ON THE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONDITION THAT PEOPLE ADHERE TO OR CONVERT TO A PARTICULAR FAITH OR LISTEN AND RESPOND TO MESSAGING DESIGNED TO INDUCE CONVERSION TO A PARTICULAR FAITH.

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (BUSINESS CODE 531390) HABITAT KC'S HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES THE COACHING, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO PURCHASE A HOME WITH AN AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE. OUR HUD-CERTIFIED COUNSELORS WORK WITH QUALIFIED APPLICANTS TO BECOME MORTGAGE-READY WITH A PERSONALIZED PLAN THAT PROVIDES BUYERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A NEW OR RENOVATED HOME BUILT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HABITAT KC OR WORK WITH A TRUSTED REALTOR TO BUY A HOME ON THE OPEN MARKET.IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR A HOME BUILT BY HABITAT KC, BUYERS MUST MEET INCOME REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY AS A LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLD, DEMONSTRATE A NEED FOR HOUSING, THE ABILITY TO PAY BACK THE MORTGAGE AND BE WILLING TO CONTRIBUTE 350 HOURS OF SWEAT EQUITY.FAMILIES IN NEED OF A DECENT PLACE TO LIVE BUILD SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH US. BY USING THE LABOR OF VOLUNTEERS AND PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS, EMPLOYING EFFICIENT BUILDING METHODS, USING DONATED CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND APPLIANCES, AND ISSUING AFFORDABLE LOANS, HABITAT MAKES ITS HOMES AFFORDABLE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO PURCHASE. THROUGH SHELTER WE EMPOWER AND BUILD STRENGTH, STABILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HOMEOWNERS. STUDIES SHOW THAT STRONG AND STABLE HOUSEHOLDS ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH. WHEN A HOME FOSTERS HEALTH AND SAFETY, FAMILIES CAN FLOURISH. OWNING AN AFFORDABLE HOME ALSO ALLOWS HOMEOWNERS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR FUTURES AND INVEST IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LONG-TERM CAREER GROWTH. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022, HABITAT KC SERVED 517 FAMILIES THROUGH ITS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM.

HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM (BUSINESS CODE 624229) OUR HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF MINOR AND CRITICAL HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME HOMEOWNERS, INCLUDING VETERANS AND SENIORS, WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MAINTAIN THEIR HOMES. 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 HABITAT KC STAFF MEMBERS TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS. THE HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM PARTNERED WITH 129 HOMEOWNERS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022.

HABITAT RESTORES (BUSINESS CODE 459510)HABITAT KC OPERATES 5 AREA RESTORES, WHICH SELL NEW AND USED BUILDING MATERIALS, APPLIANCES, FURNITURE, AND OTHER HOME GOODS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. MOST OF THE INVENTORY IS DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES, KEEPING USABLE ITEMS OUT OF THE LANDFILL. THE RESTORES PROVIDE A RELIABLE SOURCE OF INCOME TO SUPPORT HABITAT'S MISSION OF PROVIDING SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THEY ALSO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION TO THE PROGRAM REVENUE DISCLOSED ABOVE, THE RESTORES WERE SUPPORTED BY IN-KIND DONATED INVENTORY REVENUE OF $4,800,351 IN FISCAL YEAR 2022.

HABITAT KC'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES PRIMARILY CONSIST OF THE VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROGRAM. DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH FAMILIES IN THE HOMEOWNER SELECTION AND BUILDING PROCESSES. IN DOING SO, SUPPORTERS DEVELOP A BROADER UNDERSTANDING OF COMMUNITY HOUSING NEEDS AND MORE FULLY UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT THEIR GIFT HAS ON THE FAMILIES THEY ARE HELPING. 3,367 VOLUNTEERS WORKED IN HABITAT KC PROGRAMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022.