Spring Newsletter

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley helps:

LEARN  Demonstrate a need for safe, permanent housing due to current overcrowding, crime, mold or other unsafe conditions, or lack of accessibility.  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 Must:  Acquisition Phase (2-6 months): Includes title search, property survey, environmental review, & closing.  Pre-build Phase (2-6 months): Family selection of property, design home to suit approved family, historic review, submit contracts, lead-based paint & asbestos removal (if necessary), build scheduling, EarthCraft registration, HVAC design, utilities activated, Building Permit application, material take-offs & ordering, post permit onsite.  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 store 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 cost.