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uilding FINANCIAL STABILITY

uilding STRONG, VIBRANT COMMUNITIES

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.

B uilding

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.