2012 Annual Report

2012 ANNUAL REPORT

1 LETTER TO THE COMMUNITYLORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Dear Friends, I have both the privilege and honor of working alongside families and individuals who understand that creating affordable housing is a community effort. When we work together to help people become successful homeowners, the benefits to the community are endless. The community gains economically with a larger tax base, physically with properly maintained homes and socially with lower crime and a healthy place to live. This is why Lorain County Habitat for Humanity invests tremendous amounts of time and energy to insure its families are successful homeowners. Habitat empowers families with stability and growing financial security, breaks the cycle of instability and poverty that accompanies substandard housing, and provides a permanent and lasting solution to a family’s housing crisis. Thousands of volunteers are involved in the direct production of Lorain County Habitat for Humanity’s housing. The generous volunteers and donors who share their talent and time, as well as money and resources enable families and neighborhoods to thrive. We are humbled by your generosity, trust and support. This annual report is an opportunity to recognize and thank all of you for making Lorain County Habitat for Humanity’s mission and the families we serve a priority in your lives. With appreciation, Kelly La Rosa Kelly La Rosa Executive Director LORAINCOUNTYHABITAT.ORG

`2 OUR MISSION AND VISION MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION Lorain County Habitat for Humanity’s mission is seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. HISTORY Lorain County Habitat for Humanity, a 501 (c) 3 corporation, is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a faith-based, global affordable housing developer which was founded in 1976. Staffed and managed locally since 1988, Lorain County Habitat for Humanity serves individuals and families throughout Lorain County. PROGRAM SERVICES In keeping with our mission, Lorain County Habitat for Humanity is aimed at addressing the needs of Lorain County’s community by offering several programs in partnership with community groups, businesses, colleges, churches, synagogues, individual volunteers, family and friends of our program recipients. LORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

3 PROGRAM SERVICESNew Construction New Home ConstructionLorain County Habitat for Humanity believes that safe,affordable housing is a human right and works with individuals Since 1988, Lorain Countyand families to break the poverty cycle through homeownership. Habitat for Humanity has builtNot only do we partner with these individuals and families to help 40 homes throughout Lorainthem build their own homes, but we also make it possible for County.them to hold onto their homes by offering a 25 year, zero interestmortgage. Home RehabilitationLorain County Habitat for Humanity does not discriminateagainst race, religion, or ethnic group. We serve individuals and Since 2000, three vacantfamilies up to 80 percent of the area median income. Currently, a homes have been donated tofamily of four can earn up to $38,220 annually. Lorain County Habitat forFamilies are expected to contribute 500 hours of “sweat equity” Humanity to rehabilitate.towards the down payment of their home. Sweat equity, alsoknown as volunteer hours, consists of 100 hours towards the A Brush With Kindness Programrehabilitation or construction of their own home and the balanceon other Habitat for Humanity projects. In May 2012, Lorain County LORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Habitat for Humanity completed its first owner- occupied project for a veteran of the Korean War. ReStore Recycling Center Opened in 2010, the ReStore Recycling Center provides new and used building materials to the general public at discounted and affordable prices.

Home Rehabilitation 4Neighborhoods affected by abandoned and foreclosed PROGRAM SERVICESproperties often experience an increase in crime resultingin decreasing property values. With the subsequent A Brush With Kindness Programfleeing of neighbors, whose incomes may already bebelow standards, whole neighborhoods become blighted. This home preservation program helps low-income non-Habitat homeowners who have worked hard to secure a home for theirLorain County Habitat for Humanity’s Home family but are challenged by age, disability or circumstancesRehabilitation Program enables us to serve more families; and as a result of a variety of challenging circumstances, findinitiate partnerships with government and municipal themselves in need of assistance with exterior homeentities; partner with the community to curb the improvements (i.e. painting, landscaping, replacement ofdegradation of neighborhoods; and collaborate with other damaged windows and doors, installation of weather strippingcommunity organizations. or general clean up). Homeowners, if able, repay the costs of materials; or cost is deferred and paid at the refinance or sale of home. Homeowners and family members work side by side with volunteers to complete the restoration of their home, if they are able. ReStore Home Improvement and Recycling Center reS Lorain County Habitat for Humanity opened a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in 2010 to create additional income to serve a greater number of families. The ReStore offers an active county- wide venue for reusing/recycling building materials, many of which would otherwise go to our local landfill. The store makes direct pickups of new and “gently used” qualifying materials donated by contractors, businesses, and the general public throughout Lorain County. In turn, these goods are sold to the public at a fraction of retail prices. In addition, the ReStore has become a billboard in the community; people who come in looking for bargains learn what Lorain County Habitat for Humanity does and have an opportunity to get involved through volunteerism or by providing a donation. Using store profits, Lorain County Habitat for Humanity will be able to help more low-income families in Lorain County realize the dream of homeownership. LORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

5 FINANCIAL INFORMATION LORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT SUPPORT AND REVENUE AMOUNT % Contributions and Grants $ 18,393 23% Store Sales $ 53,530 68% Other Revenue $ 6,575 8% TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $ 78,498 100% EXPENSES Personnel $ 61,992 45% Occupancy $ 42,775 31% Outside Services $ 7,631 Operating Expenses $ 25,671 6% 19% TOTAL EXPENSES $ 138,069 100% EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO HOUSING PROGRAM $ 113,158 82% EXPENSES ALLOCATED TO ADMINISTRATION $ 24,911 18% Board President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tom Jewell Board Members Vice President Miram Ham David Marr Josh Lamb Treasurer Kevin Nowak Niole Mack Secretary Donna McKinney Dolly Justice

6 DONORS AND VOLUNTEERSDONORS VOLUNTEERSAmherst Congregational UCC Cecelia Ann Albert Rafael DeJesus Amanda Jaeir Corey Neuberger Saudra SharifiAnonymous Bernadette SheehanSteve Bair Kevin Alessio Christina Dempsey Brian Johnson Daniel Newman Shelly SlaterFred & Mary Behm Roger SmithJamies Carpet Brandi Alston Jessica Dempsey Madisen Johnson Christina Noetzel Terri SnyderRay Bottles Heather SorgPatricia Clarkson Fred Alston Michael Deon Michael Jones Gabriella Novak Andrew SpencerCommunity United Methodist Church Elizabeth SpencerLinda Connors Frederick Alston Lynn Devereaux-Ferren Tristan Jones Melissa Novak Leo SprinzenTerry & Julie De Villiers Emily StackFirst Evangelical Lutheran Church Heather Amend Brad Downs Kim Jontony Marissa Noydara Phillip StarkFirst United Methodist Church of Elyria Jean StilesFirst United Methodist Church of Oberlin Amherst Church of the Nazarene Michael Dyer Jordan Kershau Oberlin College Ciara StripePerry Grein Manoj SurtaniSusan Haberman Jack Arborgast Elyria Catholic High School Eric Kinnear Sylvester Parker Michael SwiryaskyHabitat for Humanity International Haley ThompsonThomas Hollstein Mike Baker Mikalynne Feldy Keith Kinzel Phoebe Payne Allexis TidwellRichard & Karen Johnson Cody TimbsDiane Kazimir John Barnes Clara Simas Ferraz John Klein Sheila Payne Ti mewa rnerKeyBank Foundation Mike TimoraMartha Komar Austin Bennett Alice Fisher Angie Koutsopoulos Blake Pecoraro Allison TothLorain Metropolitan Housing Authority Jennifer TothJames & Ann Marshall Anne Bernat Tom Fisher Stephen Krasny Annabelle Pedid Mike TothModac Door Brianna TrifilettiNordson Corporation Stanley Bernat John Fiss, Jr. Michael Kudrin Jackie Pedid United Way of Greater Lorain CountyOberlin College Diving & Swimming Team University of Notre DameOberlin Friends Meeting Fatima Cristina Bertero L. Fitzgerald John Kurtz Daniel Pticher Kinah VarquichDon Reeves James VogtRobert Renaldo, Jr. Karl Boegli Brent Flood Tayjon Lee Ben Pluta Matthew WagnerSubway Jeffrey WeaverStephanic Renaldo Kenneth Boldt Judy Ford Yolonda Lee James Pluta Colette WeizelDouglas & Sandra Rider Susan WertenbergerKristin Samuelsen Steven Bough Laura Ford Zach Lester Spencer Poore James WestJackie Strelow, PHR Mike WestThe First Church in Oberlin, UCC Mike Branch Mykeia Foster Joe Levitsky Postive Education Program Pat WestValspar Corporation - Medina Plant West ConstructionValspar Corporation Molly Brand John Fury Toby Lewis Martin PrellwitzWells Fargo Steven Brand Carolyn Geiger Miguel Lopez Megan Pritchett Reginald Burtor Mike Geiger Lorain County Community College Griff Radulski Keith Butler Jean Goble Jeremy Mack Doug Rider Deona Chavez Julia Gorbach Rosalie Martin Rachael Roberts Autumn Chisholm Luzmaria Guzman John Massey David Roswell Hang-a Choi Darian Hagerman Tracy Masters Elle Jolie Roussatt Scott Christen Greg Henry Manda McConley Andrew Ruiz Church of the Open Door Richard Henry Jr. Isaac McCreery Tammy Ruiz Yvonne Collins Maggie Heraty Charles Mclain Safeway Properties Carol Cordova Erin Herschelman Jeffrey Medina Michelle Sampieri Jim Cordray Alex Heyd Joe Milas Thomas Sampieri Janice Covert Matt Hicks Cassidy Miller Joshua Sauvey Steve Covert Ron Hribal Tammy Miller Sandra Schilling Cuy CPH Beth Horan Modac Door Company Danielle Schrimmer Nora Cross Caroline Housa Tony Mosley Monica Seitz Dan Cunningham Zack Huber Joleen Nelson Roy Seitz Ryan Seitz Please Note: Every effort has been made to list individuals and corporations who gave or served between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. Please report any errors or ommission to 440.322.2355. LORAIN COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 2012 ANNUAL REPORT

105 Court Street, Suite 512 Elyria, Ohio 44035 214 E 34th Street Lorain, Ohio 44052 Tel. 440.322.2355 Fax. 440.322.2356 Tel. 440.244.1046 Fax. 440.322.2356 Office hours by appointment Open Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WAYS TO HELPWhenever anyone thinks of volunteering with Lorain County Habitat for Humanity, they usually think of building houses; swinginga hammer, framing walls, or raising roofs. This is an extremely important part of Habitat’s mission: our homes are built withapproximately 90% volunteer labor. However, there are many other ways to help.• Volunteer on the Board of Directors • Volunteer your time and talents on a committee. • Volunteer your time and talents in the office.• Be a volunteer photographer on site or at an event. • Give a financial donation. • Sponsor all or part of the building costs of a home.• Provide lunch for volunteers on-site. • Provide in-kind materials, expertise, or services. • Provide donations to the ReStore RecyclingCenter • Volunteer your time and talents to the ReStore • Share your expertise by teaching a homeowner class. • Volunteer at an eventthroughout the year. • Make your next vacation a Global Village trip.• Support efforts to provide affordable housing in your community.LORAINCOUNTYHABITAT.ORG