Habitat For Humanity Of Kansas City

Homeownership program:habitat kc's homeownership program provides the coaching, education and support needed to purchase a home with an affordable mortgage. Our hud-certified counselors work with qualified applicants to become mortgage-ready with a personalized plan that provides buyers the opportunity to purchase a new or renovated home built in partnership with habitat kc or work with a trusted realtor to buy a home on the open market.(continued on schedule o)in order to qualify for a home built by habitat kc, buyers must meet income requirements to qualify as a low to moderate income household, demonstrate a need for housing, the ability to pay back the mortgage and be willing to contribute sweat equity.families in need of a decent place to live build safe and affordable homes in partnership with us. By using the labor of volunteers and prospective homeowners, employing efficient building methods, using donated construction materials and appliances, and issuing affordable loans, habitat makes its homes affordable for low-income families to purchase. Through shelter we empower and build strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with homeowners. Studies show that strong and stable households are foundational to child development and growth. When a home fosters health and safety, families can flourish. Owning an affordable home also allows homeowners to strengthen their futures and invest in educational opportunities, economic development and long-term career growth. During fiscal year 2024, habitat kc provided 1,530 individuals with financial education and counseling needed to build stability through homeownership.

Home preservation program:our home preservation program provides a wide range of minor and critical home repairs for low- to moderate-income homeowners, including veterans and seniors, who are struggling to maintain their homes. 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 issues or code violations. (continued on schedule o)volunteer teams work along with subcontractors under the direction of habitat kc staff members to complete the repairs. The home preservation program completed 131 home preservation projects which impacted the lives of 296 individuals that were in need of assistance to main a safe and healthy home.

Habitat kc's other program services primarily consist of the volunteer services program. Donors and volunteers have the opportunity to work with families in the homeowner selection and building processes. In doing so, supporters develop a broader understanding of community housing needs and more fully understand the impact their gift has on the families they are helping. 4,188 volunteers worked in habitat kc programs in fiscal year 2024 which equated to 39,842 hours.