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Applied in 2007

Biloxi Model Home Program

Architecture for Humanity

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 5
  • Program Participants Last Year: 100
  • Meets about 4 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 18 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 20

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.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
100% of eligible families have a house

Measure
Completion of house

Change Process: (self-reported)

We offer capacity building to all participants. The community center receives training in sustainable design, construction, administration, and housing development. The center went from a start-up to the largest resident-led affordable housing developer in Biloxi. The families receive direct one-on-one design assistance to make their house more affordable, including lower maintenance costs, and sustainable.