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The updated volunteer presentation for HHIC
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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