A hand up for families in need! Building Homes. Building Hope! ! Affordable Homeownership and Building skills ! Assembly of First Nations ! Conference ! (February 5, 2014)!
HABITAT FACTS Habitat for Humanity a not-for-profit organization Vision A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live
Mission To mobilize community partners and volunteers in building affordable housing and promoting home ownership as a means of breaking the cycle of poverty
Founded – 1976 in Americus, Georgia Built on the idea of partnership
Habitat for Humanity International 100 countries 750,000 + families helped with their shelter solution: built, repaired or improved 1 million people volunteer each year to build with Habitat in providing safe, decent and affordable housing BUILDING HOMES. BUILDING HOPE.
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HABITAT FACTS
Habitat for Humanity Canada was founded in 1985 with the formation of the first Canadian affiliate in Winkler, Manitoba. Nationwide, there are now 67 affiliates in 10 provinces and two territories. Logged more than 10 million volunteer hours contributing to build over 2,200 homes for low-income Canadian families.
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HABITAT CANADA
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HOW WE HELP – a hand up, not a hand out
Using monetary donations, volunteer labour and donated materials, Habitat purchases land, builds homes and sells them to partner families with no down payment and zero-interest mortgages that are geared to income.
Affordable mortgages reduce the financial stress on families, allowing them to take care of other needs such as childcare, transportation, groceries, education, clothing, etc.
Partner families’ monthly mortgage payments go into a revolving fund that is used to build homes for other families in need.
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HOW WE HELP – a hand up, not a hand out Make affordable housing accessible to low income families Core Program – Homeownership through partnership Habitat Homes Constructed using donated funds, material and labour Sold to partner families through a no-profit, no-interest mortgage Financing “Zero%” down payments Mortgage payments set at 25 - 30% of gross income or less Supporting additional families when mortgage payments are invested
Partner families become part of their own housing solution Volunteer – 500 hours and participate in valuable training and preparation Obtain access to affordable housing, help families build equity for the future
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HABITAT’S OTHER PROGRAMS ReStore Sell donated new and used building supplies Divert building products away from land fills
ReNew It Assist low-income home-owners with repairs and minor renovations
Sustainable Building Promotes recognized green building practices
Women Build Opportunity for women to raise funds, build homes, raise awareness for affordable housing
Global Village Canada/Canada Build Canadians work in developing countries and disaster stricken areas Build simple, decent affordable housing
Aboriginal Housing Program Homeownership for low income households
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Aboriginal Housing Program
Aboriginal Housing Program – A Pilot – 2007 A Partnership between Habitat for Humanity and CMHC Expressly designed to help more Aboriginal families access Habitat homes, on and off reserve Other important partners include: Aboriginal housing organizations, Aboriginal leaders and community; other levels of government; and industry
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AHP Program Activities – First Nations Alderville First Nation, Ontario Off Reserve – 2009
Home Sweet Home Joshua Smoke gets into the ‘swing’ of home ownership with Mom April Smoke Partners HFH – Northumberland Alderville First Nation Sustainable Forestry Initiative Program Participants Ground Braking – May 2009 Home Dedication – September 2009
2007-2011: 34 Aboriginal families partnered with HFH BUILDING HOMES. BUILDING HOPE.
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“STATEMENT OF PARTNERSHIP” – 2011
Assembly of First Nations and Habitat for Humanity Canada BUILDING HOMES. BUILDING HOPE.
AFN - Habitat “Statement of Partnership” Statement of Partnership” signed Dec. 6, 2011 To collaborate : 1. explore initiatives to enhance housing for First Nations. 2. enhance the opportunities for First Nations people to manage and maintain their housing. 3. increase First Nations involvement in Habitat projects to further knowledge and skills while adding to the housing stock.
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Aboriginal Housing Program
AHP Formalized at Habitat Canada in 2012 Results (2007-2013) 80 Aboriginal families have partnered with Habitat affiliates Most in urban area New builds Retrofits in Partnership with Aboriginal Housing Groups
11 homes on Traditional Territories Partnerships 3 - Champagne Aishik First Nations Settlements 8 - Elizabeth Metis Settlements BUILDING HOMES. BUILDING HOPE.
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AHP – Delivery models Partnerships: Partnering with Aboriginal families – one house at a time Partnership with First Nations Alderville First Nation
Partnership with Métis Federations Manitoba Métis Federation Elizabeth Metis Settlements
Activities: New builds Retrofitting Retrofitting in partnership with housing organizations Post Agreement Housing stock
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Aboriginal Partnership Homes
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Aboriginal Partner Families
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Champagne and Aishihik First Nations
Saw an opportunity to: • Address shortage of housing for the community • Introduce affordable homeownership • Engage community in building homes • Training and capacity building of citizens and youth for: Home construction experience – with a focus on energy efficiency Renovation/repairs etc.
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First Habitat Homes on Settlement Lands Champagne Aishik First Nations
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CAFN - Habitat for Humanity Yukon Partnership
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Kų Kàtthe Ä’ą “First House”
Jan. 2012 – CAFN approached Habitat Canada for potential partnership April 2012 - MOU with Habitat Yukon for energy efficient triplex at Takhini River Subdivision June 2012 - Ground breaking at Takhini ‘First House’ September 2012 - Habitat National Leadership Council Build week December 2013 –CAFN families move in their new homes
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Takhini River Subdivision Process CAFN process
Chief and Council decision to partner with Habitat Yukon Collaboration with Habitat Yukon, Community information workshops Selection of subdivision and house design Selection of CAFN families Call for community participation and volunteers HFHC National Leadership Build Week Sept 9-16 Capacity development through construction and training in cooperation with Yukon College
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National Leadership - Build week
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National Leadership Build Week
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National Leadership Build Week
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Building Skills Partnering families Involved in building their own home Learn to manage financial management and home maintenance – checklists
Community participation in building Technical schools collaboration Collaborations with Correction Canada
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Students Build at Fort Qu’Appelle
Habitat Regina &Technical School Partnership Program Trade and Skills Construction Apprenticeship Program 2013 – Student Build – entire home built by students 30 students (40% Aboriginal) over two semesters to build the home 15 students in first semester – built walls 15 students in second semester to finish the interior and complete it for occupancy in May.
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Fort Qu’Appelle
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Exploring Partnership with First Nations AHP - continue to explore opportunities to partner with First Nations Preliminary Discussions Ontario Alderville First Nations to build on reserve Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point
Saskatchewan Lac La Ronge
Alberta
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AHP - Observations
Aboriginal families – increased homeownership interest First Nations reaching out to Habitat for potential partnership Housing managers are exploring possibilities
Donors interested in supporting Aboriginal housing Habitat affiliates interested in new partnerships Well equipped to cross the 100th home this year and build many more in coming years
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Meegwetch
Meegwetch Your Habitat for Humanity Canada Contacts: Jay Thakar, Manager, Aboriginal Housing Program
[email protected] 613-793-2963/613-523-2262
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