FY 2014
Strengthening families, building communities
ANNUAL REPORT
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volunteer hours committed to Habitat Texas “Families cannot become self-sufficient until they have these two things: an actual home, and a place in the community.” Amy Ledbetter Parham, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity® Texas
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ecently, I heard one of our Habitat leaders in Texas perfectly describe a Habitat homeowner: Habitat homeowners are the kind of people who take care of your babies when they’re young and your parents when they’re old. What a wonderful description of the hardworking families who are building a better life (and their own home) to achieve the American Dream! But our partner families are also firefighters and teacher’s aides and veterans. They are the people you meet every day, working two or three jobs to make ends meet, and Habitat provides them a safe, decent and affordable home. I was on a build a few months ago, and it struck me for the first time how similar it was to the home my grandparents lived in when I was a kid. They had a cute house in a quiet neighborhood in Dallas. My grandpa was retired army and my grandmother was the church secretary. They sent their kids to college and were more proud of the opportunities their grandkids had which all started with their home. My grandpa knew, and taught me, that you don’t leave anyone behind
on the battlefield, to fight shoulder to shoulder regardless of color, ethnicity, or background. It’s really a biblical principal of looking out for our brothers and sisters and the “least of these” whether they’re white, black, or brown. We can’t afford to leave a third of all AfricanAmerican or Latino kids in poverty, because 30 years from now, they’ll be half of our workforce and half our chance to make the 21st century the next American century. We can’t afford to have a quarter of all Texans living in housing that is unaffordable or substandard because when a family knows they have a stable, peaceful place to call home, they have a reason to be involved in the community. The kids are more likely to finish high school and go to college. The teens are less likely to become pregnant or engage in risky behavior involving drugs, alcohol or abusive relationships. Virtually every ideal we hold as Texans begins with homeownership and the idea that we can work hard and change our outlook on the world…not just for ourselves, but for our kids and grandkids. That’s what our homeowners do for themselves, and that’s what Habitat can help them do. We offer to lend a hand and watch while someone pulls themselves up – a hand up, not a hand out. Are you ready to lend your hand? Doing so can change everything for the better!
Thanks for being a part of my Habitat family. Amy Ledbetter Parham, Executive Director Habitat for Humanity Texas
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Numerous studies show that home ownership boosts educational performance of children, improves healthcare outcomes, increases participation in civic and volunteering activity, lowers crime rates and lessens welfare dependency. Habitat homes and affordable mortgages allow parents to better focus on their jobs and careers, children on their education, and families on their future.
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COMMITTED TO SERVING COMMUNITIES ACROSS TEXAS
Habitat Texas is Making a Difference Habitat for Humanity Texas brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Today, 83 community- and countywide Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Texas are making a difference in the lives of their neighbors, but Texas needs more resources to serve even more families. For information about how you can become a part of Habitat for Humanity, please contact Habitat Texas at info@habitattexas.org.
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TEXAS HOMES AND PARTNER FAMILIES SERVED IN FY 2014 By the numbers...
Habitat for Humanity® Texas and our affiliates and volunteers made a difference across the Lone Star State.
346
new homes were built by Habitat for Humanity® affiliates in Texas.
repaired
463
homes were , many for veterans and elderly Texans, through Habitat for Humanity®.
867
built, rehabilitated or repaired
homes were through Habitat for Humanity®.
1700 volunteer hours
More than went into each home built through Habitat for Humanity®.
YOU can help to build a family a home.
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How Habitat Works H
abitat affiliates provide partnership Across Texas, the need for affordable housing opportunities for low-income families to far exceeds the resources to address the issue. become homeowners with many affiliates According to the Texas Department of Housing additionally providing repair and rehab work and Community Affairs’ (TDHCA) 2014 for existing homeowners. In fact, the trend in State Low Income Housing Plan, 47% of recent years is showing a marked increase in renter households and 27% of all homeowner the number of homes repaired by Habitat for households have a housing need due to lack of Humanity. This is in part to a shift in focus affordability of substandard conditions. on complete neighborhood A total of 40.6 percent revitalization, which involves of all households are in the Habitat for Humanity low-income range (0 to 80 entire neighborhoods seeks public and determining goals for their percent of AMFI). community and achieving In order to further the private house those goals in partnership Habitat for Humanity sponsors, volunteer with Habitat and other local mission of eliminating poverty labor, and requires organizations. housing, Habitat affiliates that the family By working in partnership must be able to identify with families to become invest their time and and serve more families and homeowners and requiring do so in a responsible and energy into building that the families put sustainable manner. Habitat their own home and hundreds of hours of “sweat Texas’ role is to work with the homes of other equity” into their home, affiliates to identify areas of Habitat affiliates have a operation where economies partner families. unique place in the affordable of scale can be gained and to housing field. While most provide them the training, affordable housing providers focus on either technical assistance and resources to serve more rental or subsidized mortgages and down families. payment programs to serve families up to Habitat for Humanity affiliates are funded 80% of area median income (AMFI), Habitat locally through fundraising activities and the for Humanity seeks public and private house support of the community. Some affiliates are sponsors, volunteer labor, and requires that able to access state funding in Texas, mostly the family invest their time and energy into through the TDHCA’s Texas Bootstrap Loan building their own home and the homes of Program. Unfortunately, the need is so great other partner families. Through these efforts, that the entire allotment of Bootstrap Loan Habitat affiliates are able to provide mortgages Program dollars in generally spent within a few to families whose incomes are not greater than hours of the release. This program helps build 60% of AMFI without a profit to the affiliate. about 67 homes per year, a drop in the bucket The mortgages are then invested in more homes. when 8.5 million Texans face a housing burden.
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$17,585,549* Habitat for Humanity速 ReStores sell new and used building supplies, furniture and more. By reselling useable items, thousands of pounds of waste are kept out of landfills and recycled to raise funds to further the mission of Habitat for Humanity速. Additionally, the public is able to purchase quality goods at reasonable prices. Texas Sum of Gross Revenue: $18,753,314* Texas Sum of Profit: $5,272,318** Square Feet of Sales Floor: 563,774 *This total is not all inclusive. ReStore data included here is voluntary, self-reported information. Not all affiliates report. * Represents a 7% increase over FY 2013 ** Represents a 26% increase over FY 2013
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IN GOODS SOLD THROUGH TEXAS RESTORES
Programs and Services of Texas Affiliates: New Home Construction Habitat ReStores Veterans Build A Brush with Kindness WomenBuild Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Accessibility Read more about each of these programs and services on our website at
www.habitattexas.org
*Represents a 7% increase over FY2013 **Represents a 26% increase over FY2013 Page 10 LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY ADD PICTURE OF SUBSTANDARD HOUSE
Statewide Affordable HHousing ousing Needs in Texas Statewide Affordable Needs in Texas Number of Households Number of Households
900,000 900,000 800,000 800,000 700,000 700,000 600,000 600,000 500,000 500,000 400,000 400,000 300,000 300,000 200,000 200,000 100,000 100,000 0 0 00 to to 30% 30% AMFI AMFI
>30 AMFI >30 to to 50% 50% A MFI
Owner Owner at at least least one one problem problem
>50 tto >50 o 880% 0% AAMFI MFI
>80 tto >80 o 1100% 00% AAMFI MFI
Owner Total Owner Total Households Households
A “problem” includes factors such as how much a household spends on housing costs (a housing cost burden which msuch eans a has ousehold more tahan 30 A “problem” includes factors howpays much household percent of its gross income for housing costs so that basic needs may suffer), the spends oncondition housing costs (aand housing means physical of the housing whether ocost r not tburden he unit is owhich vercrowded.
a household pays more than 30 percent of its gross income for housing costs so that basic needs may suffer), the physical condition of the housing and whether or not the unit is overcrowded.
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Structure
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Habitat for HumanityÂŽ
One vision at the affiliate level, the state organization, and Habitat International: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
HOMES FAMILIES
HABITAT TEXAS: A Statewide Support Organization
ADVOCACY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
DISASTER RECOVERY
Habitat Texas acts as a statewide advocate on affordable housing issues and provides support, training and education to affiliates.
Habitat Texas facilitates networking and sharing of expertise, information, technical assistance and other resources with and among Texas Habitat for Humanity affiliates
Through economies of scale and a statewide network, Habitat Texas provides resources that would not otherwise be available to local affiliates
Habitat Texas assists affiliates in developing disaster response programs and serves as the state-level contact to interface with relief agencies post-disaster.
The foundation of Habitat Texas is the core principles outlined by Habitat for Humanity International and our common mission statement. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Upon this foundation rests the four pillars of our work: ADVOCACY, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT and DISASTER RECOVERY. A strong foundation and these pillars support the affiliates and our partner families.
Consolidated Cash Flow Statement
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REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT FY 2013-‐2014
REVENUE AND OTHER SUPPORT Special Events FY 2013-‐2014
Pledges and contribuEons
Special Events
Pledges and contribuEons
Membership Dues Membership Dues
Other Income Other Income
SCHEDULE OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES and fundraising
FY 2013-‐2014
General and administraEve
Development and fundraising
General and administraEve
Program services Program services
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION – FY2013-2014 Statement of Financial Position 2014 2013
ASSETS
Statement Current Assets of Financial Position
ASSETS
2014
Cash and cash equivalents $119,725 Current Assets Accounts receivable, net $12,695 Cash and cash equivalents $119,725 Total Current Assets $132,420 Accounts receivable, net $12,695 Total Current Assets LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $132,420 Liabilities LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities
2013 $130,019 $137,919 $130,019 $137,919 $137,919 $137,919
Habitat for Humanity Texas® is a 501(c)3 organization established in 2005 dedicated to helping these affiliates through advocacy, technical assistance and training, resource development and disaster preparedness.
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Development SCHEDULE OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
2015 and beyond The annual retreat, traditionally for executive directors, is expanded to include board chairs and becomes the annual Leader Retreat. Additionally, to accommodate succession planning, next-in-line chairs and directors are invited. Planning is underway to hold a Leader Retreat in 2016 in conjunction with a global village build in the Caribbean or Central America. The Lone Star Summit – Habitat Texas’ conference becomes an annual event in 2015. In FYE 2015, Habitat Texas will host its first-ever legislative focus group to set the agenda for the 2015 legislative session. This focus group comprised of Habitat leaders and stakeholders will discuss policy and then actively engage the legislature to pass the grassroots-led agenda. For the first time, a Habitat state association will host a conference exclusively for Habitat college chapter members. This conference will focus on bridging the gap between service in college and service as a Habitat Young Professional. Topics will include succession planning and fund development. The Economic Impact Study is underway and will be completed in FYE 2015. This study will be the first indepth look at the impact Habitat affiliates have on the state’s economy. 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of Habitat Texas. To celebrate, Habitat Texas will host a legislative reception and a dinner with special guests and dignitaries from around the state.
Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, Lone Star Summit 2014
Abilene Amarillo Angelina County Aransas County Austin County Austin Bay Area -Houston Baytown Bell County Bryan/College Station Greater Caldwell Calhoun County Camp County North Collin County South Collin County Colorado County Comal County Corpus Christi Dallas Area Denton County DeWitt County East Wharton County El Paso Ellis County Erath County Fannin County Fayette County Fort Bend Franklin Fredricksburg Gainesville Area Greater Garland Golden Crescent Graham Grayson County Greenville Guadalupe Valley Henderson Highland Lakes Hill County Hood County Houston
Jefferson County Jim Wells County Kerr County Kilgore Laredo Longview Lubbock Marshall Area Mason County Greater Mexia Area Greater Midland Montgomery County Mount Pleasant Nacogdoches Navarro County Northwest Harris County Greater Orange Area Pampa/Gray County Paris/Lamar County Pasadena Plainview Polk County Rio Grande Rockwall San Angelo San Antonio San Jacinto County San Marcos Area San Patricio County Smith County Southern Brazoria County Texarkana Trinity Waco Walker County Washington County Wichita Falls Williamson County Wimberley Valley
who we are
Affiliates
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Habitat Texas Board of Directors Class of 2014 Alynda Best (Midland) Al Ellis (Dallas) Marc Spezialy (Austin) Willie Strange (Seguin) Kelly Weiss (Austin) Michael Willard (Austin) Class of 2015 (ends June 30) Celeste Cox (McKinney) Bruce Gibson (Austin) Rob Ritchie (Sugarland) Cynthia Staley (Victoria) Gage Yager (Fort Worth) Board members are elected at the annual meeting held in June each year. A majority of board members must be affiliate representatives. The board makes every effort to select affiliate representatives that are representative of the affiliates themselves – by geography and by size of the affiliate. Community board members are selected based on Habitat Texas’ organizational goals. If you are interested in serving on the board of directors, contact the executive director to receive an application packet. Special thanks to Habitat Austin for the use of their photographs in this report.
Our Vision A world where everyone has a place to live. Our Mission Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Amy Ledbetter Parham, Executive Director P.O. Box 850, Buda, TX 78610 512-523-5725 info@habitattexas.org www.habitattexas.org