Habitat for Humanity - HFH of St Joseph County

Home ownership, aging in place, and veterans programs - families in need of a decent place to live in safe and affordable homes in partnership with us. Habitat houses are modestly sized. They are large enough for the homeowners 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 size modest, and using donated construction and materials and appliances, 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. 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 2023, Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County worked on 24 different construction projects: we completed and closed on 6 Habitat houses; we completed and closed on 3 fundraiser houses; we started on 4 additional Habitat houses and carried them over to 2024; we started on 3 additional fundraiser houses and carried them over to 2024;. In addition, we tithed 21,000 to serve international families. 464 individuals were provided volunteer opportunities, resulting in 31,224 volunteer hours.

The organization operated two "restores", nonprofit home improvement stores and donations centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. The restores operated two box trucks that provided large donation pickup services in St. Joseph County, free of charge, to assist our community in their efforts to decrease landfill waste by making donating and recycling more easily accessible. All proceeds are used to further the organization's mission. 117 individuals were provided volunteer opportunities, resulting in 19,248 volunteer hours. This includes community service workers.