Habitat for Humanity - Newberry 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 need, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance cost affordable. By using the labor of volunteers and prospective homeowners, employing efficient building methods, keep house size modest, using donated construction materials and appliances and issuing no-profit 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. 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 for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver served more than 11 people through its long-term homeownership program.

Financial and homebuyer education programs: as part of the homeownership process, we believe financial education builds a more solid foundation for long-term personal success and helps alleviate any concerns or barriers on the path to homeownership. During these financial education classes, we cover topics such as budgeting; credit cards and credit reports; debt and loans; saving, investing and pjanning for the future; emergency situations and Habitat homeowner mortgages. A more in-depth understanding of these important concepts is a tool that can be used to build a better future. Overall, Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver has conducted more than 44 financial and homebuyer workshops, with 12 held during fy2023.

Home preservation program: our home preservation program is an outreach initiative that seeks to provide a wide range of opportunities for low- to moderate-income homeowners, including veterans and seniors who are struggling to maintain their homes because of age, disability, or family circumstances. We partner with families to help them reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. The program allows families to stay in their home and avoid the uncertainty, trauma, and expense of moving. Projects consist of interior and/or exterior repairs intended to alleviate critical health, life and safety issued or code violations. Volunteer teams work along with subcontractors under the direction of Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver, inc. staff members to complete the repairs. Since the inception of the hone preservation program, Habitat for Humanity of La Pine Sunriver, inc. has partnered 454 local homeowners with 86 homeowners served during fy 2023.

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