Habitat For Humanity International Inc

Programs: Habitat brings people together to build strength and stability through shelter. In fiscal year 2018, donors and volunteers partnered with habitat for humanity of douglas county to build three homes and complete five aging in place projects. We are driven by the knowledge that our impact is much greater than building homes. Habitat homes help provide the foundation for other positive changes. Locally, families share the impact homeownership has had on the most basic parts of their lives. They indicate better physical and financial health, greater connectivity within the community, feeling safer, improvements and advancements in education and a greater confidence level knowing they helped to bring about these changes for their family. The restore's success continued throughout the fourth year in business. The community support was outstanding, and led to a 5. 5% increase in sales compared to last year. We collected over 2,500 donations throughout the year ranging from single items to entire bedroom or dining room sets! The restore is very proud to be reselling items and keeping them out of the landfill. Last year we saved approximately 160 tons of material, which totals over 573 tons since we opened in may of 2014! We were recognized as the #10 out of 518 small habitat for humanity affiliates in the nation for 5 year construction trends. Habitat douglas county also supports building in developing countries through tithe gifts. To date, these gifts have helped 72 international families achieve homeownership. In addition to tithing, our affiliate sends volunteer groups to help with construction. In fiscal year 2018, nine volunteers participated in the cambodia big build. Over 540 volunteers contributed more than 10,544 hours on the construction site, in the restore, on committees and in various other capacities. Through affordable mortgages and strict green-building standards implemented by habitat, homeownership is achievable for low income families.