2023_Sponsor Packet_Mighty Homes of Hope

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 im- pact 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 com- munity 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 liv- ing 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, revi- talize local neighborhoods, attract employers, increase consumer spending and government revenues, and lower the risk of foreclo- sures, 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 or- ganizations, 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 M W How to Enter: This fundraising event begins on World Habitat Day, October 2, 2023, and ends on Giving Tuesday, November 28, 2023. To participate, ith a renewed desire to spend more you must contact our Habitat for Humanity office at time indoors with loved ones, there’s more time (956) 686-7455 or register online at habitatrgv.org, to get creative. Show us your crafty side with a by no later than October 2, 2023. fun and decorative model house. Use your unique imagination and decorate a house of your own, with items of your choice. Have your house vivid- Once you are entered, stop by our Habitat for Hu- ly represent you and your family, team, business, manity Restore in McAllen, TX, between the dates or organization. Use inspiring colors to paint with, of August 1 through October 2, and pick up your add personal touches and create your own Mighty Mighty Home of Hope. Pick up will be available at Home of Hope! any time between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Submit your fun masterpiece by October 26th Final entries become sole property of Habitat for and we’ll feature your home alongside our spe- Humanity of the Rio Grande Valley. By entering, en- cial collection of Mighty Homes of Hope at North trant warrants that his or her entry (1) is original and Park Lexus Rio Grande Valley, from October 24 does not infringe the intellectual property rights of through November 29, 2023. any third party, (2) has not been published in any On Giving Tuesday, your one-of-a-kind home will medium or (3) has not won an award. By entering, be auctioned off and proceeds from your home entrant also agrees that images of his or her Mighty will directly benefit Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Homes of Hope entry may be posted online at hab- Additionally, the top three homes in each category itatrgv.org, on official Habitat for Humanity RGV (Youth and Non-Profits) will receive a 1st, 2nd, or social media outlets, and any other media vehicles 3rd prize. Participate by entering a Mighty Home where Habitat for Humanity RGV is officially repre- of your own or by becoming a corporate sponsor. sented, without further notice or compensation for any reason by Sponsor.

Mighty Homes of Hope Eligibility:Open to the first (5) Habitat for Hu- Mighty Homes of Hope Calendar manity families and the first (20) organizations/ businesses will be allowed to participate. An Event Launch Date: August 1, 2023 entry fee of $25 will be charged to businesses. Sponsor & Entry Deadline: October 2 There is no entry fee for Habitat families and/ 2023 (World Habitat Day) or other non-profit organizations and youth Submission Deadline: October 17, 2022 groups. Mighty Homes of Hope Display: October Employees of Habitat for Humanity of the Rio 24, 2022 to November 29, 2023 Grande Valley and members of their immediate Online Auction Bidding: November 14, family and/or those living in the same house- 2023 to November 29, 2023 hold of each such employee are not eligible. VIP Reception: November 28, 2023 Guidelines: Contest and Auction Winners • Habitat for Humanity of the Rio Grande Val- Announced: November 28, 2023 ley will provide an authorized wooden home Prizes will be awarded to the top three in for each entry or sponsor each category (Youth and Non-Profits) • Mighty Home decorated size cannot extend past the authorized 12”x12”x12” dimensions Please complete the sponsor or registra- • Do not use food or perishable decorations tion form and submit via our website, email, • Children or young people from the age or in person at our Habitat for Humanity of cate-gory must be involved in making the the Rio Grande Valley office in McAllen, by decorations if the Mighty Home is entered in 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. a child or youth category Entries are limited and will be considered • Decorations must be secured to home in the order received. • 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 com- pleted by Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Prizes: $250, $200, $150 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category (Youth/Non-Profits)

Sponsorship Opportunities $3,500 $2,500 $1,500 $750 $500 Sponsorship Sponsorship Sponsorship Sponsorship Sponsorship Mighty 2 Homes of Large House 2 Mighty Homes of Hope Houses Mighty 1 Home of Hope House 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

Mighty Homes of Hope Commitment Form Yes, I’d like to take part in Mighty Homes of Hope! (Check One) $3,500 Premier Sponsor $1,500 Sponsor $500 Sponsor $2,500 Sponsor $750 Sponsor $25 Entry Fee Contact Information For non-sponsor businesses My Organization is a: Youth Group/Habitat Family Non-Profit Business 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 [email protected]. For more information call Trisha Watts at (956) 686-7455.

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 412 W. Ash Avenue, McAllen, TX 78501 • (956) 686-7455 • www.habitatrgv.org