BUILDING HOMES TO BUILD COMMUNITY INTERFAITH HOUSING ALLIANCE, INC. Presentation for City of Cumberland Mayor & Council March 27, 2012

Travis Hardmon Vice President of Development & Community Relations Patricia Motter President & CEO

Interfaith Housing Alliance was founded in 1990 and was designated a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in Bishop Francis Murphy IHA Co-Founder and Cumberland Native Interfaith Housing Alliance was founded in 1990 and was designated a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in 1991.

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Significant Accomplishments More than 1,100 housing units created (15% in Allegany County) Over $150 million invested in the communities we serve through public/private partnerships Have received more than 30 awards for excellence in affordable housing

IHA is a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) in Maryland and Pennsylvania and annually meets MANO’s and PANO’s Standards of Excellence

IHA’s Mission: - provide affordable housing o opportunities and supportive s services - improve the quality of life for t those we serve - strengthen the economic stability o of our shared community

Target Population Low to moderate income seniors, families and individuals who earn 60% or less than the Area Median Income In Allegany County – the AMI for a family of 4 is $52,300

IHA’s Housing First program has 3 components

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Rental Homes IHA owns and manages over 100 apartments in 5 communities

Property Management IHA also provides these services for other nonprofit organizations

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Accomplishments in Allegany County Community Legacy Self-Help Homeownership, 7 Home Buyer Assistance Program, 13 homes Hope III / Project L.I.G.H.T., 27 homes Frostburg, Washington Ridge Family Apts., 28 Allegany County Revitalization, 69 homes Family Crisis Resource Center, 20 beds Penn Avenue Townhomes, 25 townhomes and Community Clubhouse (still under construction)

25 New Townhomes Under Construction in Cumberland Penn Avenue Townhomes ~ Allegany County, MD

Project Summary 25 Townhomes and Community Clubhouse Affordable to working families earning at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for Allegany County, MD Two, Three and Four Bedrooms available ranging from 1,279 to 1,649 s.f. Applications for leasing are being accepted Located at the intersection of East 2nd St. and Pennsylvania Avenue

25 Townhomes and Community Clubhouse Affordable to working families earning at or below 60% of the Median Income for Allegany County, MD Two, Three and Four Bedroom Mix Lease to Purchase Structure Located at the intersection of East 2nd St. and Pennsylvania Avenue

Benefits Cumberland Offers to its Residents Residential neighborhood Close to great schools Public transportation Health care facilities Shopping Banking Post Office Places of worship Libraries Recreational opportunities Wide variety of restaurants and much more!

Amenities at Penn Avenue Townhomes Community Clubhouse with computer lab, library and kitchen area Energy Star rated windows to exceed current energy building code by 20% Energy Star rated appliances including a washer and dryer Walk in closets and lots of storage space Private balconies, patios and garages Central heating and air conditioning On-site property management

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Demolition Begins July 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Demolition Continues August 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Pouring Footers August 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Foundation Walls September 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Flatwork Ready for Framing October 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Framing Begins October 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Kick-Off Event October 12, 2011 Special Thanks to the Scarpelli Family for Sponsoring this Event

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. More Slabs Ready for Framing November 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Almost Under Roof December 2011

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Three Up and Three to Go January 2012

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Way ahead of schedule February 2012

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. Brickwork Being Installed March 2012

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. To follow the construction progress, visit IHA’s Facebook page at For more information on Penn Avenue Townhomes, please contact Patti Penn at

Interfaith Housing Alliance Inc. How will IHA’s Programs and Services Benefit the City of Cumberland?  Employees that can afford to live where they work are more productive and maintain a higher rate of job satisfaction which encourages workforce stability  Our program participants have better budgeting and cash management skills which enables them to contribute more to the local economy  New construction brings jobs to the community and new homes add to the local tax revenue