Habitat for Humanity Homes for Heroes Project Presented By: Brynn Roberts Overview • • • • • • History of Habitat for Humanity Why this project was started Scheduling Homeowner’s Association Problems that occurred Conclusion/Questions History of Habitat for Humanity • International – Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller – Started at Koinonia Farm (1968) • Partnership Housing – 42 half-acre house sites – 4 acres reserved for community park and recreational areas – Developing countries – Jimmy Carter Work Project History of Habitat for Humanity • Affiliate branches all over – Family selection process • Funds: – Donors – Restore – Builder’s Ball Why this Project was Started? Started in October 2012 Successful with 12 Sylmar homes Housing low income veterans • • • • VA loans too difficult Government red tape Countless disabled veterans Teamed up with CalVet Community Camaraderie • • • • Holiday parties Homeowner’s meetings Only sell to veterans Support circle Where exactly is Santa Clarita? Scheduling/Planning • 3 Phases Homeowner’s Association • 4 bedroom, 2 story, 1600 sq ft – $286,000 • 3 bedroom, 1 story, 1200 sq ft – $216,000 • Playground/Bike trail • Sport Court • Veteran Memorial • Community Garden – 2 fruit trees per family Homeowner’s Association • 500 sweat equity for down payment – Online classes – Volunteer to build Homeowner’s Association • Property Upkeep ($130 a month) – Trash – Water – Maintenance of common grounds/front yard • Options offered – Tile or carpet – Handicap bathroom • Energy efficient – Double paned windows – Tankless water heater – Solar panels Problems Occurred • Major construction delays – Dirt settling/Time constraints – Debris basins – Supply issues • Budgeting constraints • Lack of volunteers – Teambuilds • Weather Conclusion/Quiz Questions 1. As far as scheduling goes, how many phases were created for this project? a) 2 b) 3 c) 4 2. How did HFH fix their budget drawbacks? a) Tapped into reserved funds b) Made cutbacks within the construction crew c) Held a fundraising event Questions???