Annual Report FY2017 July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017
Letter From The CEO Mission Statement: Putting God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity St.Tammany West builds homes, communities and hope. The affiliate remained true to its mission as it celebrated its 35th anniversary in September 2016. Once again this past year, the affiliate built homes, enhanced our community and provided hope to those seeking safe affordable housing. During the fiscal year, 16 families were able to obtain housing. These families no longer live in substandard overpriced apartments or trailers. The sixteen families and the families, who were putting in their sweat equity hours at the end of the year, were supported by a remarkable team of staff; board members; local, out of state and out of country volunteers; high school and college students, businesses; churches; and civic clubs. Many of whom d onate both their time and dollars. The affiliate’s financial sustainability was enhanced by a number of sources. The affiliate’s major fundraising events Women Build, Women Accepting the Challenge of Housing (W.A.T.C.H.), and the 5th annual Community Partners’ Breakfast exceeded their goals. The ReStore had its greatest annual profit. Last but not least, due to a New Market Tax Credit Project and the sale of mortgages, the affiliate further enhanced the its financial health. Hundreds of women and men volunteered during October 2016 to support Women Build. Also, throughout the year, local volunteers from high schools, churches, civic clubs and businesses utilized their skills and developed new skills building with our talented construction staff and working in the ReStore. In addition, out of state and out of country, construction and ReStore volunteers included students from colleges up north, Care-A Vanners who came to our area in their motor homes, and Global Village and Thrivent Build teams. Therefore, through the efforts of 1000’s of individuals our affiliate once again this past year has had a ripple effect across our community. As we look forward, we are reminded that our vision of a community where everyone has a decent place to live means that our work is not done. We look forward to continuing to work with you to achieve this vision. Thank you for your efforts to support our mission and achieve our vision! Sincerely,
Habitat STW President & CEO
Board Of Directors
450
children moved into safe, stable homes
years Habitat STW has been building homes
260
homes built since 1981
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Cindy Petry, Chair Celia Jones Palazzo, Vice-Chair Maurer van Voorthuysen, Past Chair Melanie Hart, Treasurer Lauren Hebert Lee, Secretary Cynthia Thompson Sally McGhee Ruthanne Hilker Cleo Seay Jodi Canadas Lizby Eustis Eddie Swan Stephanie Miller Murphy
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Who We Are We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.
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Our Mission
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Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat STW brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Our Vision A world where everyone had a safe and decent place to live.
What We Do Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West (Habitat STW) is an ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing by building simple, decent and affordable housing. Since it was founded in 1981 as the tenth Habitat affiliate in the U.S. and the first in Louisiana, 250 new home construction projects have been completed and sold to local partner families with no profit, affordable mortgages. Habitat STW is currently building houses primarily in Abita Springs, Covington and occasionally in Mandeville. We are always searching for new land and our building locations can change according to what land becomes available. Our service area includes Abita Springs, Covington, Folsom, Madisonville and Mandeville.
“Self-reliant is what I am today! In my past it was always a struggle because no matter which way I turned, I always had to depend on others to keep a roof over my head along with my three kids. Today, I can plan for tomorrow and make my own decisions because Habitat showed me it was possible. I finally have the freedom to be myself � - Kate Lytle, Habitat Homebuyer
I Built A Home
FINANCIALS HABITAT STW INCOME $2,802,048 in FY 2016-2017
HABITAT STW EXPENSES $3,128,471 in FY 2016-2017
$1,341,297
$2,564,434
Construction
Program Services*
$895,652
$312,341
ReStore
Management & General
$533,778
$142,748
Contributions/Grants
Fundraising
$31,321
*Program Services include: home construction, homeowner services, volunteer services and ReStore expenditures.
Other
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SHOP. VOLUNTEER. DONATE
Habitat STW ReStore’s annual sales revenue for fiscal year 2017
1.16 million pounds of unwanted items were diverted from landfills thanks to donations to the ReStore
Key Partners Ace Hardware Campbell’s Cabinets Ashley Furniture XPO Logistics Shell
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$889,000
The Habitat STW ReStore serves our mission of building homes, communities and hope in St. Tammany Parish. At the Habitat ReStore, our staff and volunteers happily accept donations of new and gently used items. We sell those items to treasure hunters and bargain shoppers alike to raise money for our mission of eliminating substandard housing. The Habitat ReStore provides a more affordable avenue for home improvement projects, all while keeping tons of perfectly good items from ending up in the landfill.
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St. Tammany Homeownership Center
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HOMEBUYER SERVICES
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In Pre-Purchasing Counseling, experienced counselors work with potential homebuyers to determine their mortgage readiness, evaluate credit and other requirements for financing. They work together to develop a plan to overcome any credit or savings obstacles and connect homebuyers with any available down payment assistance programs. Homebuyer Education Workshops guide potential buyers through all steps of the home buying process and provide information on protecting and preserving your home and investment.
FINANCIAL FITNESS Financial Fitness Workshops teach practical money management concepts and skills with the goal of building financial capacity and long-term financial success. With an emphasis on putting knowledge into action, it combines hands-on activities and small group discussion.
HOMEOWNER SERVICES Buying a home is just the first step. Homeowners need the knowledge to care for what is likely to be the biggest investment they’ll ever make – a new home. Home Care & Maintenance classes are designed to help new homeowners understand basic home systems and preventive maintenance, and to plan for responsibilities of homeownership. In Home Repair/Rehabilitation Counseling, experienced counselors work with homeowners to provide information on available community resources and help qualified homeowners apply for affordable repair loans.
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total closings occurred and 32 people in those 12 families gained stable, affordable housing
347
people attended classes on Financial Fitness, Homebuyer Training and Home Repair
152
households received individual counseling in pre-purchasing, credit or financial topics
STHOC services low to moderate income f a m i l i e s i n S t . Ta m m a n y P a r i s h .
To apply with HFHSTW:
To apply with Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West: 1. You must live or work in west St. Tammany Parish. 2. Your yearly family income must fall into the range below: Family Size
At Least
No More Than
One Two Three Four Five Six Seven Eight
$13,800 $15,800 $17,750 $19,700 $21,300 $22,900 $24,450
$27,600 $31,600 $35,500 $39,400 $42,600 $45,800 $48,900
$25,050
$52,100
3. Your current housing must be: • Substandard– problems with heat, water, electricity or structure • Inadequate– not suited for a family member who has a limitation • Dangerous– located in unsafe or unsanitary conditions • Overcrowded • Temporary • Too Expensive 4. You must fill out and complete a Personal Profile Form located on our website at www.habitatstw.org/own-home and, once completed, call the Homeownership Center for an appointment at 985-893-3172, ext 225 or 227.
To afford a Habitat Home, HFHSTW must determine: 1. Your income is steady and stable over time. 2. Your income will allow you to save for closing costs. 3. You can afford the monthly mortgage payments along with your other debts 4. Your credit report and current debts show satisfactory payment history. If you have credit problems, help is available.
Women Build 2016
Women Build is a Habitat for Humanity International program that empowers women to make a difference in their community by taking action against local inadequate housing conditions. St. Tammany Parish has a need for affordable workforce housing, and women possess the skills necessary to make a difference. Women Build encourages women volunteers (without excluding men) to further the home building mission of Habitat. This in turn positively impacts the lives of families by making home ownership a reality. Women Build is an annual fundraiser held the entire month of October. During our FY 2016-2017 Women Build Fundraiser, over 400 individuals contributed 3,000 volunteer hours to help build two homes in Mandeville.
The McGee Family Antoinette is a hardworking single mother of four – Dakota, 15, twins Ericka & Jada, 12, and Makayla, 6 months – who works at the Madisonville Library Branch. Just like the mission of Women Build, Antoinette tries to empower and encourage her children daily.
The Hugh Family Carly, originally from Michigan, moved down south to Louisiana with her fur child, Daryl the dog. She began working at the Little Red Schoolhouse in Covington as the two-year-old classroom teacher. Just like the mission of Women Build, Carly tries to empower and encourage the children in her classroom daily.
“My mom is there when we need her. She always puts us first and teaches us to be who we are. She also teaches “I encourage them to learn something new and use their us that we can do anything as long as we try,” said Ericka. words to communicate. To see a child learn and know I taught them how to communicate or problem solve Antoinette agreed and included, “I tell them they can is very rewarding and empowering,” Carly said. Carly also overcome anything as long as they work for it.” purchased her home in June of 2017. Antoinette purchased her home in June of 2017.
2016-2017 Fiscal Donors Over $50,000
Anonymous Donors Frank and Teeley St. Romain
Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West
$10,000 and Above
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2016-2017 Fiscal Donors
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$5,000 and above
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Betty G. Ross Anne Maxwell Manuel Perez de la Mesa J. Edgar Monroe Foundation
$1,000 and above
Randy and Lizby Eustis Painting With a Twist Home Bank Netchex Chevron Matching Employee Funds Air Systems Designs, LLC Robert Zacary CJ Ladner Habitat for Humanity Cars for Homes The Wilson Sexton Foundation Annette Doskey Porteous, Hainkel & Johnson, LLP Stuart and Debra Ethridge Beier Construction, LLC Richardson and Levesque, LLC Norma Richard Al and Stacy Dempsey Gus and Jan Kuntz MSH Architects, LLC Greater New Orleans Foundation P & W Industries, LLC Parish Concrete Ryan Pearce Just Give Jennifer Gitz Laurie McCants PJ’s Coffee Christ Episcopal Church New Covenant Presbyterian Church Chad Lockfield Johanna Neugent Ann Jemison New Beginnings Church Keller Willieams REalty Services
DonahueFavret Contractors Broadneck High School RE/MAX Elite David and Suzanne Spear Lauren Lee Mark Vaughn Covington Presbyterian Church The Truitt Law Firm Pemberton Enterprises, Inc. Amazon Smile David and Stephanie Murphy Jeffery St. Romain Safelite Autoglass Tom and Carol Ballantine Carol Lapari St. Paul’s High School Covington Rotary Foundation Resource Bank Darnell Shuart Susan Blanchard Patricia Brister Jinx Vidrine Bobbie Landry Pool Corp Will and Allison Trist Ruthanne Hilker Ashton and Lendon Noel Sarah Eddy Nancy Picard Patsy Lang Sally McGehee Betty Bruce Eric Dunavant Merrill Lynch
Becker Suffern McLanahn, Ltd Bob and Mary Bess Simmons Celia Jones Palazzo John Newman
Lakeview Regional Medical Center Northlake-Mandeville Rotary Club
Louisiana Custom Closets Helen Curran Asset One, LLC D & H Investment Properties Clark Heebee Thom and Beth Franklin Brett and Paula DAvis Gareth and Gillian Reardon Zaunbrecher Treadaway, LLC Shannon O’Toole M. Felice Ross Fifth Generation Inc. Allison Vencil Paul Harrison Will and Shelley Boudreaux Louise Rusch Donald Boudreaux Lisa Condrey Ward Gypsum Floors Martha “Jinx” Jumonville Barbara Dillon Blue Williams, LLP Teresa Crumhorn Jacques Bezou Frank and Melinda Carmeli Jay and Naz Butcher Ibos Roofing Co, Inc.
$250 and above Susan Villere Kirk Michel Jodi Canadas Pat Cousins Shiela Gunderson Pemmie and Reynolds Sheasby Daina Short Ponchartrain Parrot Head Club Patti Ellish Laura Thibodeaux Pelican Athletic Club Pelican Energy Murphy Marine Inspection, LLC EBS Allyson Villars Paul and Shelli Myers Phillip Nicaud Conie Abernathy Sarada Bonnett Bmac Interiors Chris and Jan Commons Cynthia Thompson Greg Quinlan Kevin and Carolyn Mashburn Magnolia Roofing Artmasters
Johnette Champagne NAI Latter and Blum Women of Infinite Possibilities Catherine Parmley Bryan Burns Ron Garbarino Magnolia Wealth Strategies
Bruce and Barbara Cranner Acme Brick Reagan and Reagan CPA, LLC Brett Petry Architect Citizens Bank and Trust Co. John E. Bonneau and Assoc., Inc Betsy Merrick Maurer and Michiel van Voorthuysen Coldwell Banker and TEC Realtors James White Clifford Griffin Debra Macaluso Dot Richard Christopher Houha Rick Danielson John Allan Michele Avery Jean Intravia Gregory Myers Michelle Davis Brenda Chenevert Painting with a Twist - Mandeville Gary Roebke Gerald Cincotta Wayne Mayberry James Bagby Amy Hollis Leah Edmonds Mark and Karen Johnson C.J Ladner State Farm Insurance John Pasqua Agency Lisa Krake Summit Funding John and Marie Gregory Leslie Welliver Cleosia Seay Rick Murphy Melanie Housey Hart
From 2013-2017, Habitat Homeowners paid
$162,295
in property taxes
Construction Volunteers Must be 16 or older Tuesday-Saturday 8am-4pm
ReStore Volunteers Must be 14 or older Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
To Schedule Your Volunteer Time or To Make a Donation: Visit us online at www.habitatstw.org Or make checks payable to Habitat for Humanity St. Tammany West 1400 North Lane Mandeville, Louisiana 70471
C ONTACT I NFORMAT ION: 1400 North Lane Mandeville, LA 70471 985.893.3172 985.893.2822 W W W. HABI TAT ST W. ORG