Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley Spring 2019
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley helps:
LEARN Demonstrate a need for safe, permanent housing due to accessibility, overcrowding, crime, mold or other unsafe conditions. Have a steady source of income which meets the minimum income requirements, low debt & ability to save for emergencies. Agree to contribute sweat equity to the program & attend homeowner education classes. Provide proof of employment & verification of rent payment history. Pass criminal background checks, credit check & hold permanent residence or citizen status. Pass a policy review & receive board approval. Change the health & stability of communities throughout the region. Serve as a community collaborator & neighborhood revitalization catalyst. Make a positive economic impact on property values, which can help attract new business. Trigger an unequivocal upward generational trajectory. The environment—all Habitat homes are EarthCraft/Energy Star certified. Create a positive social neighborhood synergy, which can potentially reduce crime & can help reduce the racial divide. PROVIDE Applicants: Acquisition Phase (2 - 6 months): Includes title search, property survey, environmental review, & closing. Pre - build Phase (2 - 6 months): Design home to suit approved family; historic review; contract submission; lead - based paint & asbestos removal; build scheduling; EarthCraft registration; HVAC design; activation of utilities; Building Permit application process; material take - offs & ordering; and onsite post permit. Active Build Phase (5 - 7 months): Construction begins with volunteers & staff framing the house, hanging drywall, & installing finishes. Periodic inspections by municipality & EarthCraft Technical Advisors. Certificate of Occupancy received upon completion. Dedication Ceremony: Family takes ownership of the home they helped build & begin to make monthly mortgage payments which are used to build more houses. Average amount of homes built each year: 8
RESTORE: SHOP | DONATE | VOLUNTEER | SUPPORT
Open to the public, the ReStore sells new & gently used home furnishings, appliances, paint, fixtures, lawn & garden, rugs & construction supplies at 30 % – 75% less than retail. Income from the ReStore is designated to offset construction & program cost.
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