2012 annual report - lorain county habitat for humanity

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY

LORAINCOUNTYHABITAT.ORG LORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

Dear Friends, I have both the privilege and honor of working alongside families and individuals who understand that creating affordable housing is a community effort. When we work together to help people become successful homeowners, the benefits to the community are endless. The community gains economically with a larger tax base, physically with properly maintained homes and socially with lower crime and a healthy place to live. This is why Lorain County Habitat for Humanity invests tremendous amounts of time and energy to insure its families are successful homeowners. Habitat empowers families with stability and growing financial security, breaks the cycle of instability and poverty that accompanies substandard housing, and provides a permanent and lasting solution to a family’s housing crisis. Thousands of volunteers are involved in the direct production of Lorain County Habitat for Humanity’s housing. The generous volunteers and donors who share their talent and time, as well as money and resources enable families and neighborhoods to thrive. We are humbled by your generosity, trust and support. This annual report is an opportunity to recognize and thank all of you for making Lorain County Habitat for Humanity’s mission and the families we serve a priority in your lives. With appreciation,

Kelly La Rosa Kelly La Rosa Executive Director

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MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION

Lorain County Habitat for Humanity’s mission is seeking

to put God’s love into action by bringing people together

to build homes, communities and hope. Our vision is a

world where everyone has a decent place to live.

HISTORY

Lorain County Habitat for Humanity, a 501 (c) 3

corporation, is an independent affiliate of Habitat for

Humanity International, a faith-based, global affordable

housing developer which was founded in 1976. Staffed

and managed locally since 1988, Lorain County Habitat

for Humanity serves individuals and families throughout

Lorain County.

PROGRAM SERVICES

In keeping with our mission, Lorain County Habitat for

Humanity is aimed at addressing the needs of Lorain

County’s community by offering several programs in

partnership with community groups, businesses, colleges,

churches, synagogues, individual volunteers, family and

friends of our program recipients.

OUR MISSION AND VISION

LORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

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Lorain County Habitat for Humanity believes that safe, affordable housing is a human right and works with individuals and families to break the poverty cycle through homeownership. Not only do we partner with these individuals and families to help them build their own homes, but we also make it possible for them to hold onto their homes by offering a 25 year, zero interest mortgage. Lorain County Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate against race, religion, or ethnic group. We serve individuals and families up to 80 percent of the area median income. Currently, a family of four can earn up to $38,220 annually. Families are expected to contribute 500 hours of “sweat equity” towards the down payment of their home. Sweat equity, also known as volunteer hours, consists of 100 hours towards the rehabilitation or construction of their own home and the balance on other Habitat for Humanity projects.

A Brush With Kindness Program

ReStore Recycling Center

Home Rehabilitation

New Home Construction

In May 2012, Lorain County

Habitat for Humanity

completed its first owner-

occupied project for a veteran

of the Korean War.

Since 1988, Lorain County

Habitat for Humanity has built

40 homes throughout Lorain

County.

Since 2000, three vacant

homes have been donated to

Lorain County Habitat for

Humanity to rehabilitate.

Opened in 2010, the ReStore

Recycling Center provides new

and used building materials to

the general public at discounted

and affordable prices.


PROGRAM SERVICES

New Construction

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A Brush With Kindness Program

Home Rehabilitation

Neighborhoods affected by abandoned and foreclosed properties often experience an increase in crime resulting in decreasing property values. With the subsequent fleeing of neighbors, whose incomes may already be below standards, whole neighborhoods become blighted. Lorain County Habitat for Humanity’s Home Rehabilitation Program enables us to serve more families; initiate partnerships with government and municipal entities; partner with the community to curb the degradation of neighborhoods; and collaborate with other community organizations.

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This home preservation program helps low-income non-Habitat homeowners who have worked hard to secure a home for their family but are challenged by age, disability or circumstances and as a result of a variety of challenging circumstances, find themselves in need of assistance with exterior home improvements (i.e. painting, landscaping, replacement of damaged windows and doors, installation of weather stripping or general clean up). Homeowners, if able, repay the costs of materials; or cost is deferred and paid at the refinance or sale of home. Homeowners and family members work side by side with volunteers to complete the restoration of their home, if they are able.


PROGRAM SERVICES

ReStore Home Improvement and Recycling Center reS Lorain County Habitat for Humanity opened a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in 2010 to create additional income to serve a greater number of families. The ReStore offers an active county-wide venue for reusing/recycling building materials, many of which would otherwise go to our local landfill. The store makes direct pickups of new and “gently used” qualifying materials donated by contractors, businesses, and the general public throughout Lorain County. In turn, these goods are sold to the public at a fraction of retail prices. In addition, the ReStore has become a billboard in the community; people who come in looking for bargains learn what Lorain County Habitat for Humanity does and have an opportunity to get involved through volunteerism or by providing a donation. Using store profits, Lorain County Habitat for Humanity will be able to help more low-income families in Lorain County realize the dream of homeownership.

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Board President Board Members

Tom Jewell Miram Ham

Vice President

David Marr Josh Lamb

Treasurer

Kevin Nowak Niole Mack

Secretary

Dolly Justice Donna McKinney


BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SUPPORT AND REVENUE AMOUNT %

Contributions and Grants 18,393$ 23%

Store Sales 53,530$ 68%

Other Revenue 6,575$ 8%

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE 78,498$ 100%

EXPENSES

Personnel 61,992$ 45%

Occupancy 42,775$ 31%

Outside Services 7,631$ 6%

Operating Expenses 25,671$ 19%

TOTAL EXPENSES 138,069$ 100%

EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO HOUSING PROGRAM 113,158$ 82%

EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO ADMINISTRATION 24,911$ 18%

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS


DONORS

Amherst Congregational UCC Cecelia Ann Albert Rafael DeJesus Amanda Jaeir Corey Neuberger Saudra Sharifi

Anonymous Kevin Alessio Christina Dempsey Brian Johnson Daniel Newman Bernadette Sheehan

Steve Bair Brandi Alston Jessica Dempsey Madisen Johnson Christina Noetzel Shelly Slater

Fred & Mary Behm Fred Alston Michael Deon Michael Jones Gabriella Novak Roger Smith

Jamies Carpet Frederick Alston Lynn Devereaux-Ferren Tristan Jones Melissa Novak Terri Snyder

Ray Bottles Heather Amend Brad Downs Kim Jontony Marissa Noydara Heather Sorg

Patricia Clarkson Amherst Church of the Nazarene Michael Dyer Jordan Kershau Oberlin College Andrew Spencer

Community United Methodist Church Jack Arborgast Elyria Catholic High School Eric Kinnear Sylvester Parker Elizabeth Spencer

Linda Connors Mike Baker Mikalynne Feldy Keith Kinzel Phoebe Payne Leo Sprinzen

Terry & Julie De Vill iers John Barnes Clara Simas Ferraz John Klein Sheila Payne Emily Stack

First Evangelical Lutheran Church Austin Bennett Alice Fisher Angie Koutsopoulos Blake Pecoraro Phill ip Stark

First United Methodist Church of Elyria Anne Bernat Tom Fisher Stephen Krasny Annabelle Pedid Jean Stiles

First United Methodist Church of Oberlin Stanley Bernat John Fiss, Jr. Michael Kudrin Jackie Pedid Ciara Stripe

Perry Grein Fatima Cristina Bertero L. Fitzgerald John Kurtz Daniel Pticher Manoj Surtani

Susan Haberman Karl Boegli Brent Flood Tayjon Lee Ben Pluta Michael Swiryasky

Habitat for Humanity International Kenneth Boldt Judy Ford Yolonda Lee James Pluta Haley Thompson

Thomas Hollstein Steven Bough Laura Ford Zach Lester Spencer Poore Allexis Tidwell

Richard & Karen Johnson Mike Branch Mykeia Foster Joe Levitsky Postive Education Program Cody Timbs

Diane Kazimir Molly Brand John Fury Toby Lewis Martin Prellwitz Timewarner

KeyBank Foundation Steven Brand Carolyn Geiger Miguel Lopez Megan Pritchett Mike Timora

Martha Komar Reginald Burtor Mike Geiger Lorain County Community College Griff Radulski Allison Toth

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority Keith Butler Jean Goble Jeremy Mack Doug Rider Jennifer Toth

James & Ann Marshall Deona Chavez Julia Gorbach Rosalie Martin Rachael Roberts Mike Toth

Modac Door Autumn Chisholm Luzmaria Guzman John Massey David Roswell Brianna Trifi letti

Nordson Corporation Hang-a Choi Darian Hagerman Tracy Masters Elle Jolie Roussatt United Way of Greater Lorain County

Oberlin College Diving & Swimming Team Scott Christen Greg Henry Manda McConley Andrew Ruiz University of Notre Dame

Oberlin Friends Meeting Church of the Open Door Richard Henry Jr. Isaac McCreery Tammy Ruiz Kinah Varquich

Don Reeves Yvonne Collins Maggie Heraty Charles Mclain Safeway Properties James Vogt

Robert Renaldo, Jr. Carol Cordova Erin Herschelman Jeffrey Medina Michelle Sampieri Matthew Wagner

Subway Jim Cordray Alex Heyd Joe Milas Thomas Sampieri Jeffrey Weaver

Stephanic Renaldo Janice Covert Matt Hicks Cassidy Miller Joshua Sauvey Colette Weizel

Douglas & Sandra Rider Steve Covert Ron Hribal Tammy Miller Sandra Schill ing Susan Wertenberger

Kristin Samuelsen Cuy CPH Beth Horan Modac Door Company Danielle Schrimmer James West

Jackie Strelow, PHR Nora Cross Caroline Housa Tony Mosley Monica Seitz Mike West

The First Church in Oberlin, UCC Dan Cunningham Zack Huber Joleen Nelson Roy Seitz Pat West

Valspar Corporation - Medina Plant Ryan Seitz West Construction

Valspar Corporation Please Note: Every effort has been made to list individuals and corporations who gave or served between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012.

Wells Fargo Please report any errors or ommission to 440.322.2355.

VOLUNTEERS

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105 Court Street, Suite 512 Elyria, Ohio 44035 214 E 34th Street Lorain, Ohio 44052 Tel. 440.322.2355 Fax. 440.322.2356 Tel. 440.244.1046 Fax. 440.322.2356 Office hours by appointment Open Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Whenever anyone thinks of volunteering with Lorain County Habitat for Humanity, they usually think of building houses; swinging

a hammer, framing walls, or raising roofs. This is an extremely important part of Habitat’s mission: our homes are built with

approximately 90% volunteer labor. However, there are many other ways to help.

• Volunteer on the Board of Directors • Volunteer your time and talents on a committee. • Volunteer your time and talents in the office.

• Be a volunteer photographer on site or at an event. • Give a financial donation. • Sponsor all or part of the building costs of a home.

• Provide lunch for volunteers on-site. • Provide in-kind materials, expertise, or services. • Provide donations to the ReStore Recycling

Center • Volunteer your time and talents to the ReStore • Share your expertise by teaching a homeowner class. • Volunteer at an event

throughout the year. • Make your next vacation a Global Village trip.• Support efforts to provide affordable housing in your community.

WAYS TO HELP

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