14-House Build Project Grant Application

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PROPOSAL DETAILS 1. Applicant Profile and Qualifications: Tell us about your organization including the purpose of your work, your goals, any history, and experience working in homeless and/or affordable housing services, experience managing public funds, and anything else that describes the organization's qualifications. (250 words max.) In 1993, a group of individuals from Ellensburg, Washington recognized a need for decent, affordable housing units for homeownership within Kittitas County. Kittitas County Habitat for Humanity (KCHFH) was then established as an official affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). Since 1993 Habitat has built 17 homes and repaired 9 homes as it seeks to provide affordable, energy-efficient, safe houses in decent communities for people whose income falls between 30 and 60% of the area median income. Our current programs include: new construction and repairs for homeowners. Habitat for Humanity is committed to the development and enrichment of families, volunteers, and communities. Each of the Habitat homes has involved approximately 300-600 volunteers at the job -site and nearly 250 support volunteers who work in our Store or office. Community engagement is one of the main reasons that Habitat for Humanity has been successful in meeting affordable housing needs. As we are building homes for families, our homeowners are taking home -ownership courses to help ensure a successful home -ownership outcome. These courses include information on finances, home -ownership responsibilities, home maintenance, and being a good neighbor. KCHFH has been a past recipient of: • Federal funding through HUD State funding through DSHS -SNAP and CHIPRA • 2060 and 2163 funding through Kittitas County + City funding through City of Ellensburg. KCHFH also operates a second-hand store to provide a sustainable income stream for meeting affordable housing needs in Kittitas County.