Habitat for Humanity - HFH Chicago

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (Code 531390): BUYERS 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 BUYERS 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 NO-PROFIT LOANS, HABITAT MAKES ITS HOUSES AFFORDABLE FOR BUYERS WITH LOW INCOMES TO PURCHASE. AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP HELPS CREATE THE CONDITIONS THAT FREE FAMILIES FROM INSTABLITY, STRESS AND FEAR, AND ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE AND CONFIDENCE. 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 CAREER GROWTH. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, HABITAT CHICAGO SERVED MORE THAN 3 FAMILIES THROUGH ITS LONG-TERM HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM.

Neighborhood grants initiative: this small-grants program awards direct funding to resident-led projects in west pullman, greater grand crossing, and austin. Residents determine the idea, recruit neighbors to participate, and Habitat Chicago funds it. Projects should enhance the look and feel of the neighborhood, but even more importantly, ensure neighbors connect and carry out the project together. During the fiscal year 2023, Habitat Chicago facilitated more than 38 group projects through its neighborhood grants initiative.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHICAGO RESALE STORE (NET)(Code 453310) - SALE OF USED HOME FURNISHINGS AND APPLIANCES THAT WERE DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION