Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Orientation

“A world where everyone has a decent place to live.” Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

A nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry Founded in 1976 by Millard & Linda Fuller In 1984, Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn started their annual Jimmy Carter Work Project in NYC Habitat builds and repairs houses worldwide! Local affiliates work in their own communities. Almost 1 MILLION homes built or rehabilitated around the world, serving over 5 million people Habitat for Humanity International What is Habitat for Humanity?

Greater Fox Cities Area HFH Our History : Neenah- Menasha HFH is founded In the first 5 years, we built a total of 6 homes Late 90’s: Service area expands to “Greater Fox Cities Area” 2000: Record-setting 5 Habitat homes built 2000: Completed our first “Women Build” project 2000: Established tithe relationship with Creel, Mexico HFH affiliate : Project Management system developed 2003: Waupaca HFH affiliate merged with Greater Fox Cities 2005: Habitat ReStore opens in Appleton (3 rd in Wisconsin) 2008: “Almost Home” program is established 2008: 100 th Home is dedicated in Neenah : Habitat offices move to a home of our own 2012: Home Repair program is launched 2013: 1 st “Interfaith Build” is completed, involving 7 faith communities 2014 – present 2014: ReStore’s profits exceed $500,000 since inception 2014: First home rehab project is completed 2014: 1 st Habitat homeowner pays off mortgage 2015: Neighborhood Revitalization Program completes 1 st Rock the Block event 2015: 200 th Home is dedicated

Transform Neighborhoods

Habitat’s Programs Habitat ReStore Homebuyer Program Home Repair Program Almost Home Program Global Homebuilding Program Neighborhood Revitalization *Rock the Block ®

Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses alongside our homeowner partner families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit with no-interest mortgages. Homeowner’s monthly mortgage payments are used to build more Habitat homes. Families partner with HFH through hundreds of hours of sweat equity and homeowner education. How does it work?

Families in need of decent shelter apply through our local Habitat affiliate office. A volunteer family selection committee chooses homeowners based on: Level of need Willingness to partner Ability to repay the loan A nondiscriminatory family selection policy is followed. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families who receive Habitat houses. How are partner families selected?

Our Homebuyer Program Rehab Construction | HFH purchases an existing home and rehabs it For accepted families, they can travel down one of two paths with Habitat: New Construction | HFH purchases a lot and builds a new home

Habitat’s Programs Habitat ReStore Homebuyer Program Home Repair Program Almost Home Program Global Homebuilding Program Neighborhood Revitalization *Rock the Block ®

Our Home Repair Program In addition to the Homebuyer Program, Habitat also works with lower income families who own and live in a home that has critical repairs. These are called Home Repair projects. These projects include: Critical Home Repair – addressing the safety of the home structure such as: major roof repair or replacement; floor or wall repair or replacement Exterior Preservation - façade repairs to improve the appearance of the home such as: minor siding, trim or roof repair; painting; repairing a sagging porch Weatherization – improving energy efficiency or addressing indoor air quality problems through: caulking, wrapping water heaters, sealing duct work, etc. Just like with new construction, Home Repair partner families will pay a no-interest loan, invest “sweat equity” and attend homeowner education programs.

Habitat’s Programs Habitat ReStore Homebuyer Program Home Repair Program Almost Home Program Global Homebuilding Program Neighborhood Revitalization *Rock the Block ®

Almost Home Program The Almost Home program was formed by a partnership between Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill Industries of North Central Wisconsin. Program Coordinator Kristi Clover provides case management services to families by helping people qualify for and retain ownership of their Habitat homes and help struggling families become applicants in the Habitat program. Almost Home addresses the needs of prospective homeowners whose Habitat applications have been denied because of a lack of sufficient income or financial stability and assists existing Habitat homeowners who are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments.

Almost Home Program The Almost Home Program works with clients to: Assess client situation and identify help needed Develop a plan tailored to the client Monitor progress and keep you on track with plans Improve income or job situation Improve work skills Assist with family finances and planning Assist with debt and credit problems Assist health or other family issues Set goals

Half of our 2014 homebuyer families were graduates of the Almost Home program! Almost Home Program

Habitat’s Programs Habitat ReStore Homebuyer Program Home Repair Program Almost Home Program Global Homebuilding Program Neighborhood Revitalization *Rock the Block ®

Fox Cities Habitat is working to eliminate substandard housing worldwide by tithing 10% of unrestricted funds to Habitat locations in developing countries. Global Home Building Program Over $500,000 tithed since 1994 to Creel, Mexico serving over100 families Currently sending teams to build houses and smokeless stoves in Panajachel, Guatemala

Habitat’s Programs Habitat ReStore Homebuyer Program Home Repair Program Almost Home Program Global Homebuilding Program Neighborhood Revitalization *Rock the Block ®

Neighborhood Revitalization Those actively working toward home ownership Almost Home program Rehab/rental program Home buyers New construction Rehabbed homes Homeowner education Existing home owners Critical Home Repair Weatherization A Brush With Kindness Neighborhood Revitalization: Bringing people together to improve the quality of life in targeted neighborhoods … …by offering all of our housing solutions… …. and a signature Rock the Block® event

Habitat’s Programs Habitat ReStore Homebuyer Program Home Repair Program Almost Home Program Global Homebuilding Program Neighborhood Revitalization *Rock the Block ®

What is Rock the Block ® ? Targeted neighborhood; concentrated period of time Home repair and preservation projects for low-income homeowners; paid for through no- interest, deferred loans Community projects to improve and beautify the neighborhood Collaborative: residents, municipalities, local businesses, schools, churches, other non- profits Outcomes: Maintain home ownership rates Improve housing stock Build equity for low-income homeowners Resident and community engagement, neighborhood pride Improve the quality of life in targeted neighborhoods Transforming Neighborhoods The first event was completed September 2015 in an Appleton neighborhood! We’re planning to increase the number of events held each year in targeted neighborhoods throughout the Fox Cities.

Why Rock the Block? Why have Rock the Block ® ? Path for residents, organizations, volunteers and Habitat for Humanity to come together to assist low income residents, maintain home ownership rates, improve the housing stock and increase neighborhood pride. True collaboration involving residents, municipalities, local businesses, schools, faith communities and other non-profits. Community partners will vary based on the needs and interests of the residents. Residents will play a key role in determining what’s needed to improve the quality of life where they live and will pay for their home improvements through non- interest deferred loans.

Habitat’s Programs Habitat ReStore Homebuyer Program Home Repair Program Almost Home Program Global Homebuilding Program Neighborhood Revitalization *Rock the Block ®

3000 East College Avenue in Appleton Open Monday – Saturday Appleton Habitat ReStore

All profits from the ReStore go directly to the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity to help build affordable housing with hard-working families in need. Our Mission is three-fold: Provide funds to the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity Provide building materials at reduced prices to our community Keep usable materials out of our landfills The ReStore Mission Over $900,000 donated so far! The ReStore has diverted over 5 MILLION pounds of salvageable materials from our local landfills

Store is staffed primarily by volunteers Products includes cabinets, flooring, lighting, furniture, appliances, plumbing fixtures and much more! Most items are donated to the ReStore from: Homeowners who are remodeling Construction companies with excess materials Building supply retailers with returned, obsolete or discontinued products Our prices are deeply discounted – usually 50% - 90% below retail The Habitat ReStore We sell new and gently used home improvement items to the general public. It takes over 30,000 volunteer hours to run the ReStore each year

Top Five Volunteer Needs  Construction  No experience necessary to volunteer  Three types  New Home Construction  Rehab Construction  Home Repair  Site Support & Meals  ReStore Truck Drivers & Assistants  ReStore Customer Service  ReStore Cashiers

Other Volunteer Opportunities Lot maintenance Office Volunteers Speaker’s Bureau Special Events – Women Build, Gift Wrap and more! Committees – Family Selection, Family Mentoring, Fund Development, Outreach, ReStore, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities at Habitat ReStore Retail Cashier Stocking/Pricing Customer Service Deconstruction Warehouse Donation Pick-Up Recycling Budget Mentor Class Facilitator

How to Sign-up Volunteer Updates Register yourself for our weekly updates! Volunteer updates are sent out each Friday. They list all volunteer opportunities and announcements. Read them when you have time! Unsubscribe anytime. Respond to what fits for you. All volunteer spots are filled on a first- come, first-serve basis. Senior Crew Volunteers who can commit to a regular volunteer schedule Volunteer once a month, every Tuesday or three times a week! Choose YOUR own schedule! OUR GREATEST NEED = LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERS! Reserved volunteer spots Added benefits for senior crew members like red T-shirts, hats, personalized name tags, social events, etc.

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