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ANNUAL REPORT Fiscal Year 2017-2018

Stable families building strong communities and stimulating a thriving economy.

H abitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child deserves a safe place to live in dignity, and have sturdy shelter in decent communities.

Habitat for Humanity in the RoanokeValley homeowners have said...

Habitat for Humanity has successfully removed the stigma of by substituting it with a sense of charity partnership.

“My kids have a place to do their homework, and they bring their friends home after school.When we lived in the apartment, they never did that!”

“If I didn’t have my house, I wouldn’t be able to keep my family together.”

“ —Jimmy Carter

“Now I can pay for something that will be for my kids to have and they can say, ‘Look what Mom did for us.’ My kids are so excited and they are looking forward to making a garden and planting flowers and to having enough space to run and play and enjoy life. I am very thankful.”

“One of our dreams was to become homeowners, and have a place we can call home where our son could grow and have a yard to play in. Right now we live in a one bedroom apartment that is run down and is not safe for children. Luckily we had the amazing news from Habitat that we were approved for a home, so from the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank everybody at Habitat for Humanity for their hard work and dedication.”

In Fiscal Year 2017-2018. . . 5 Rehabs

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10 Families SERVED

3 New Builds 2 Repairs

47,850 HOURS Volunteered

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley...

$156,000 in taxes paid

• Earned the 2018 Silver Seal of Transparency on GuideStar !

• Maintains a 4-star rating with Charity Navigator — the highest available rating of charities’ performance and fiscal responsibility. • Has received awards of excellence from EarthCraft VA, Habitat for HumanityVA, Excellence Award from Roanoke City, and the Habitat for Humanity National Affiliate of theYear Award. • Has been twice recognized byViridiant as the Habitat for Humanity Affiliate of theYear forVirginia in 2010 and 2014. • ReceivedViridiant’s Earth Craft Single Family Renovation Project of the Year in 2017 among both non-profit and private sector projects.

92.5% of your donation ALLOCATED TO PROGRAM

4,521 ReStore DONATIONS MADE

$478,500 SAVED using volunteer labor

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Subcontractor Hours: 4,504 7%

Staff Hours: 4,504 9%

ReStore &Admin Volunteer Hours: 20,600 31%

The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used appliances, furniture, home accessories and building materials to the public at a fraction of the retail price. The ReStore allows homeowners the ability to complete projects at a reduced cost. In addition, the ReStore provides a consistent income stream that helps diversify and sustain our funding base, which is used to help build more houses, resulting in improved shelter for the families we serve. The ReStore does its part to help reduce the negative environmental footprint by diverting approximately 884 tons of trash (98 average size trash trucks) from local landfills. In addition, last year the ReStore sold 5,622 gallons of premium, high-performing used and recycled paint that would otherwise have been incinerated and dumped in a landfill.The recycled paint generated $38,458 in sales . ENVIRONMENTAL VIABILITY

Volunteers are the backbone of Habitat for Humanity in the RoanokeValley. Habitat homes are constructed almost entirely by dedicated voluteers with the help of determined partner families and the guidance of skilled staff. Utilizing volunteer labor on construction sites and in the ReStore allows us to pass the savings on to the homeowner. We are exceedingly grateful for the connections that are built with our volunteers who make dreams a reality for the families we serve.

Homeowner Sweat Equity Hours: 5,107 8%

Construction Volunteer Hours: 30,320 45%

TOTAL ANNUAL VOLUNTEER HOURS: 66,531

abitat Roanoke operates with sound principles and fiduciary

“Quality construction is paramount because it keeps the rising costs of operating a house down for the families we serve, increases home values, and improves the communities in which we build.” said Brian Clark, Director of Construction, Habitat Roanoke. “All families deserve efficient, quality housing—Habitat families included. The homes we build are constructed by our dedicated volunteers with exceptional skill, deep affection, and an understanding of how important it is to support vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods. Each home reflects a unique partnership between families, neighbors, volunteers, and donors all joining together to support Habitat’s goal of building strong families and healthy communities.”

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integrity. One way in which we keep overhead low is by managing a large volunteer base on construction sites and in the Habitat ReStore.

Offering on-the-job training, rewarding work experiences and opportunities to foster community relationships not only helps volunteer

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley (HFHRV) has built or renovated 81 Earth Craft certified homes since 2009. Each HFHRV home also meets Energy-Star energy efficiency standards, demonstrating a long-term commitment to exceed the average Building Code requirements.As a result of our dedication to a sustainable construction practice, HFHRV homes are durable, well-constructed homes that reduce utility costs for families and encourage positive, block-by-block progress from neighbors in the communities in which they are built.

ReStore Volunteer Hours: 17,132 53%

retention, but also allows us to apply a robust percentage of ReStore revenue to construction and program cost.

ReStore Paid Staff Hours: 15,336 47%

FISCAL YEAR 2017–2018 RESTORE TOTAL WORK HOURS: 32,468

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In fiscal year 2017–2018, we organized 5 Block-by-Block groups, involving 43 volunteers who worked 258 hours cleaning alleyways and sidewalks around Habitat build sites.

Habitat for Humanity’s neighborhood revitalization work embraces an integrated, collaborative approach to community development, and transforms communities into vibrant, safe places to live. B uilding FAITH AND BREAKING BARRIERS Habitat for Humanity operates on Christian principles and puts faith into action by building homes, communities and hope.We do not proselytize.All are welcome regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that can divide people.

Breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat for Humanity prepares families for homeownership by providing required classes that cover homeownership; personal finance and savings; predatory lending and banking;

budgeting and investing; debt and loans; insurance, warranty and construction maintenance; writing a will; and the entire mortgage process.Acquiring an in-depth understanding of these concepts helps partnering families develop the skills and tools they need to build and maintain a solid future.

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INDEPENDENCE THROUGH ACCESSIBILITY

Habitat for Humanity strives to provide homes that will meet each family’s individual needs by building and renovating functional homes to accommodate the needs of children and adults living with special needs, making independent living a reality.

In fiscal year 2017–2018, 21 faith-based organizations sent 37 volunteer groups to work either on a build site or in the ReStore.

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“We are so happy to be in America. Life in Africa is hard because of lack of food, housing and freedom. Three years ago I became an American Citizen, and my wife is preparing to become a citizen. I attendedVWCC and earned an Auto Repair Analysis License and a MaintenanceTechnology Certification. We are lucky to live in this country where we have so many opportunities.We are grateful for the chance to own a home through Habitat and raise our children in a safe place.We will work very hard to deserve this privilege.”

A hand up, not a hand out. Habitat for Humanity homeowners are empowered to overcome obstacles that might otherwise prevent their families from enjoying more fulfilling, healthier a nd more financially stable lives.

—Habitat homeowner

I will own something, and that is pride, strength and independence. “ “ —Habitat homeowner