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Welcome!

MissionHabitat works in partnership with God and people everywhere to build and renovate houses, so there are decent houses in which people can live and grow into all that God intended.

VisionHabitat for Humanity Island County’s goal is to eliminate substandard housing and homelessness and to make affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action throughout Island County.

History - HFHI• Carter Work Project

• Founded in 1976 by Linda & Millard Fuller in Americus, Georgia

• Built more than 350,000 houses, sheltering more than 1.75 million people in more than 3,000 communities worldwide

• Habitat is present in over 90 countries and all 50 states

Local History

• Marlene and Vic Jones began HFHIC in 1998

• 27 homes completed

• 21 homes abroad

• 60 family members and over 32 children have been served

HHIC-GoalsHHIC-Goals

• Ultimate goal is to eliminate substandard housing in Ultimate goal is to eliminate substandard housing in Island CountyIsland County

• Build 6-8 homes per year Build 6-8 homes per year

• Double our funding in the next 3 yearsDouble our funding in the next 3 years

• Double our volunteer pool to meet demand and Double our volunteer pool to meet demand and diversify our volunteersdiversify our volunteers

HFHIC Funding

• Donations

– Companies & Individuals

– Churches/Faith organizations

• Grants

• Volunteers

• Fundraisers

Family Benefits

• Families can provide stability for their children

• A family’s sense of dignity and pride grow

• Health, physical safety, and security improve

• Educational and job prospects increase

Need in Island County

• Mortgage payment is typically under $500 compared to $1,400

• We serve 25-50% of median income

– Income between $15,000-45,000

– Depends on family size

– Average income currently served is $20,150

Family Selection

• Need - Inadequate housing and/or 50% of income

• Willingness to Partner - 500 hours “Sweat Equity” and Homeowner classes

• Ability to Repay - Steady source of income & Credit History

What we build

Simple - Modestly-sized for the family needs

Decent - Quality, Sustainable building practices

Affordable - Labor from volunteers, family sponsors,

modest house size, and non-profit loans

How YOU can help

• Volunteer Your Time

• Donate

– 1000 friends

– Quality Furniture

– Cars for Homes

• Food:

– Special Events

– Beverages, lunches, & snacks

Habitat Store Volunteers

– Delivery and Pick Up

– Sales

– Cleaning Crew

Contact Whitey, Habitat Store Manager at 360-675-8733

• Must be 16 years old to be on site• Build Days: Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday• Bring hammer, tool belt, gloves, water, and lunch• Site Host, Food/Lunch Crew, Site manager

Theme Builds

Construction

Volunteer Outreach

• Travel to events, farmers markets, or other activities

• Hand out information & sign volunteers up

Affiliate Standing Committees

• Executive Committee

• Building and Site Selection

• Governance Committee

• Business Affairs

• Public, Faith-based, and Fundraising

• Family Relations

• Retail

• Audit Committee

Next Step

• Volunteer Up

• Friend us on Facebook!

• Safety Video

• All volunteers MUST have a waiver signed

• Questions???

www.habitat.orgwww.islandcountyhabitat.org