Much has changed over the past several years because of the COVID-19 crisis and its detrimental impact on the ongoing housing crisis. The sad truth is that the housing crisis worldwide is much worse as a result of COVID-19. The United Nations has estimated that more than 200 million people could be pushed into extreme poverty by 2030 because of the severe, long-term impact of the pandemic.
According to Harvard University’s 2022 State of the Nation’s Housing Report, high incomes are needed to afford homes in many metros.
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission: $45, 607.00 Brownsville-Harlingen: $45, 423.00
Unfortunately, as per the U.S. Census Bureau (2016-2020), the median household income in the Rio Grande Valley is only $38,542.00, with 29.6% of the RGV’s population living in poverty. Substandard, overcrowded, or unaffordable housing situations only increase feelings of uncertainty and vulnerability for our community members living in these conditions.
Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley knows firsthand that better, affordable living conditions lead to improved healthy and stronger childhood development. We know that proper living conditions provide families of Cameron, Willacy, Hidalgo, and Starr counties the ability and financial flexibility to make positive choices for their future. Proper shelter helps to create jobs, revitalize local neighborhoods, attract employers, increase consumer spending and government revenues, and lower the risk of foreclosures, all while bringing transformative benefits to families of the Rio Grande Valley.
However, no matter how many houses we build or repair, we can never hope to solve our communities’ housing needs on our own. If we are going to significantly impact the housing deficit, it will have to be in partnership with community partners and other organizations, public and private.
Habitat is needed more than ever. And now, more than ever, we need you. Habitat for Humanity along with North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley invite you to our 4th Annual “Mighty Homes of Hope” Fundraiser. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
With the help of community supporters like you, “Mighty Homes of Hope” will continue to serve the families of the Rio Grande Valley and help them to have a safe, decent, and affordable place to call “home”.
We thank you for your life-changing support!
How to Participate in Mighty
With a renewed desire to spend more time indoors with loved ones, there’s more time to get creative. Show us your crafty side with a fun and decorative model house. Use your unique imagination and decorate a house of your own, with items of your choice. Have your house vividly represent you and your family, team, business, or organization. Use inspiring colors to paint with, add personal touches and create your own Mighty Home of Hope!
Submit your fun masterpiece by October 26th and we’ll feature your home alongside our special collection of Mighty Homes of Hope at North Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley, from October 24 through November 29, 2023.
On Giving Tuesday, your one-of-a-kind home will be auctioned off and proceeds from your home will directly benefit Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Additionally, the top three homes in each category (Youth and Non-Profits) will receive a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd prize. Participate by entering a Mighty Home of your own or by becoming a corporate sponsor.
How to Enter: This fundraising event begins on World Habitat Day, October 2, 2023, and ends on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023. To participate, you must contact our Habitat for Humanity office at (956) 686-7455 or register online at habitatrgv.org, by no later than October 2, 2023.
Once you are entered, stop by our Habitat for Humanity Restore in McAllen, TX, between the dates of August 1 through October 2, and pick up your Mighty Home of Hope. Pick up will be available at any time between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Final entries become sole property of Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley. By entering, entrant warrants that his or her entry (1) is original and does not infringe the intellectual property rights of any third party, (2) has not been published in any medium or (3) has not won an award. By entering, entrant also agrees that images of his or her Mighty Homes of Hope entry may be posted online at habitatrgv.org, on official Habitat for Humanity RGV social media outlets, and any other media vehicles where Habitat for Humanity RGV is officially represented, without further notice or compensation for any reason by Sponsor.
Mighty Homes of Hope
Eligibility:Open to the first (5) Habitat for Humanity families and the first (20) organizations/ businesses will be allowed to participate. An entry fee of $25 will be charged to businesses. There is no entry fee for Habitat families and/ or other non-profit organizations and youth groups.
Employees of Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley and members of their immediate family and/or those living in the same household of each such employee are not eligible.
Guidelines:
• Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley will provide an authorized wooden home for each entry or sponsor
• Mighty Home decorated size cannot extend past the authorized 12”x12”x12” dimensions
• Do not use food or perishable decorations
• Children or young people from the age cate-gory must be involved in making the decorations if the Mighty Home is entered in a child or youth category
• Decorations must be secured to home
• No copyrighted characters
• Once entered, Mighty Homes will become property of Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley and auctioned off from November 14, 2023, to November 29, 2023.
Contest winners and auction bids will be completed by Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Prizes: $250, $200, $150 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category (Youth/Non-Profits)
Mighty Homes of Hope Calendar
Event Launch Date: August 1, 2023
Sponsor & Entry Deadline: October 2 2023 (World Habitat Day)
Submission Deadline: October 17, 2022
Mighty Homes of Hope Display: October 24, 2022 to November 29, 2023
Online Auction Bidding: November 14, 2023 to November 29, 2023
VIP Reception: November 28, 2023
Contest and Auction Winners Announced: November 28, 2023
Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each category (Youth and Non-Profits)
Please complete the sponsor or registration form and submit via our website, email, or in person at our Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley office in McAllen, by 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Entries are limited and will be considered in the order received.
$3,500 Sponsorship $2,500 Sponsorship $1,500 Sponsorship $750 Sponsorship $500 Sponsorship Mighty Homes of Large House 2 Mighty Homes of Hope Houses 2 Mighty Home of Hope House 1 Recognition as Premier Event Sponsor Recognition in Media Recognition in Social Media Logo Displayed at Mighty Homes of Hope Exhibit Invitation to VIP Reception Recognition in 2024 Brochure
Opportunities
Sponsorship
For non-sponsor businesses $25 Entry Fee Yes, I’d like to take part in Mighty Homes of Hope! (Check One) $3,500 Premier Sponsor $2,500 Sponsor $1,500 Sponsor $750 Sponsor $500 Sponsor Contact Information Organization/Business Name: Main Contact’s Full Name: Phone Number: Email: Address: City/ST/Zip: I’m paying with: Check Visa Master Card Discover AMX Send Invoice Card Number: Exp. Date: Name: Security Code: Signature: Please make checks payable to Rio Grande Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Scan and email this form to trisha@habitatrgv.org. For more information call Trisha Watts at (956) 686-7455. My Organization is a: Youth Group/Habitat Family Non-Profit Business
Mighty Homes of Hope Commitment Form
412 W. Ash Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501 • (956) 686-7455 • www.habitatrgv.org Mighty Homes of Hope Committee Jose Aleman Ezri de la Rosa Susie Flores Gaby Jones Courtney Villarreal Habitat for Humanity RGV Staff Mariano “Bean” Ayala Lucas Peynado Trisha Watts
