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Applied in 2006

Genesee COunty HFH Homeownership program

Genesee County Habitat for Humanity

Program Facts

  • Paid (FTE) Staff Working: 2
  • Program Participants Last Year: 5
  • Meets about 10 time(s) with each participant per month
  • Participants remain in the program for 240 months

Volunteers

Volunteers per month: 300

Volunteers are trained:

Volunteer Training
AlwaysRarely

Volunteers are actively recruited:

Volunteer Recruiting
AlwaysRarely

Board Activities

  • Formally reviews the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.
  • Formally approves the budget.
  • Ensures that arrangements with outside fund raising firms are made in writing.
  • Receives information about the financial arrangements with such firms and, if applicable, the anticipated portion of the gross proceeds that goes to the organization.
  • Has formally approved a conflict of interest policy and regularly monitors it to ensure adherence.
  • Receives, at least quarterly, the organization's financial statement.
  • Receives, at least annually, an auditor's management letter and report.
  • Convenes an audit committee.

Outcomes & Measures: (self-reported)

Outcome 1
Restore hope in families.

Measure
Pre and post survey

Outcome 2
Improved school attendance and grades.

Measure
Pre and post survey

Outcome 3
Improving credit report

Measure
Credit reporting agency

Outcome 4
Greater community involvement for families.

Measure
Pre and post survey

Outcome 5
Increased self-esteem

Measure
Pre and post survey

Change Process: (self-reported)

Genesee County HFH family partners change with the restoration of hope with the fulfillment of their dream of homeownership. With homeownership we have also seen greater involvement in the community, our homeowners vote more consistently, attend religious services and school events more than they did when they rented. Our partner's children have better attendance records and have better grades than they did when their parent's rented. Our partners have learned to save, to fix and to maintain their homes.