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Applied in 2006

Low Income Home ownership

Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 3
  • Program Participants Last Year: 21
  • Meets about 2 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 240 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 250

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Provide home ownership opportunities

Measure
Number of mortgages sold and serviced (#new homeowners)

Outcome 2
Provide safe, decent and affordable housing

Measure
Compare current living situation through initial home visit; compare mortgage payment with rent costs;maintain 30-40 % housing ratio costs.

Outcome 3
Improve neighborhoods

Measure
Keep written and photo journal of neighborhood housing improvements in a HFH area.

Outcome 4
Increase community revenue

Measure
Collect and disperse property taxes of approximately $1800.00 annually as opposed to vacant land

Outcome 5
Reduce Blight

Measure
Vacant land or homes needing repairs are replaced with a HFH home

Change Process: (self-reported)

Having a real place to call home gives most of us a sense of belonging. More than 3/4 HFH partner families become more involved in the community, citing inspiration by community support for their home as the encouraging factor. More than half are able to quit or reduce government subsidy, increasing self-sufficiency. 25 % report less health issues, often due to cleaner, safer living conditions vs. mold, dampness, etc. For many, hope is provided for the first time. Additionally, HFH homeowners participate in monthly family support meetings designed for education, training, fellowship and support.When chronic poverty is generational, the chain must be broken. Having an opportunity for simple, decent home ownership can help break this chain.