Habitat for Humanity - Bend Area Habitat for Humanity

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM:Families in need of a decent place to live build safe and affordable homes in partnership with us. Habitat houses are modestly sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family's needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs affordable. By using the labor of volunteers and prospective homeowners, employing efficient building methods, keeping house sizes modest, using donated construction materials and appliances, and issuing noprofit loans, Habitat makes its houses affordable for low-income families to purchase. Affordable homeownership helps create the conditions that free families from instability, stress and fear and encourage self-reliance and confidence. (See continuation on Schedule O). Studies show that strong and stable households are foundational to child development and growth. When a home fosters instead of hinders health and safety, families can flourish. Owning an affordable home also allows homeowners to lift up their entire family by saving for their futures and investing in educational opportunities, bolstering job opportunities and long-term career growth. During fiscal year 2024, Bend-Redmond Habitat served more than 275 people through its homeownership program.

The Organization operates a retail store that sells donated building materials to the publivc. Net proceeds are used towards the Organization's mission.