LEWISTON-CLARKSTON PARTNERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Mission
Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We build and repair houses in the Lewis-Clark Valley using volunteer labor and donations. Our partner families purchase these houses through no-profit no or-interest mortgage loans. As a ecumenical nonprofit, we build with people in need regardless of race or religion, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
Ruling year
1987
Executive Director
Ms. Deborah J. Snyder
Main address
PO BOX 317
Clarkston, WA 99403 USA
EIN
91-1510293
NTEE code
Housing Development, Construction, Management (L20)
Other Housing, Shelter N.E.C. (L99)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
There is a significant need for affordable home ownership in the L-C valley. X out of X renters in the L-C Valley meet our Home ownership Program income requirements and face housing problems such as overcrowding, inadequate or incomplete kitchen or plumbing facilities, and the cost-burden of high rent (spending more than 30% of income on housing). Even one family without safe, stable, affordable housing is one too many. The Lewis-Clark Valley has an affordable housing dilemma with rising rents, flat-lining wages, and low vacancy rates. There is also limited rental housing for large families needing more than two or three bedrooms. This leads to overcrowding in smaller units and extremely low vacancy rates in larger units.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Affordable Home Ownership
L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity partners with individuals and families in need of a safe affordable place to call home. We believe that home is the beginning of a strong foundation. A Habitat home helps families develop a stable financial future, and a healthy place for a family and children to grow and thrive.
Habitat homeowners achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Shelter they helped build. They complete hundreds of hours of sweat equity building their own home and homes of other Habitat families, attend financial workshops and home buyer classes, save for their closing costs and pay an affordable mortgage. Habitat homeowners are active participants in building a better future for themselves and their families. They get a hand up, not a handout.
There are three main criteria to apply for a Habitat Home:
*Ability to pay,
*Need for housing, and
*Willingness to partner with Habitat.
To be considered, you need to meet the following qualifications:
*Lived or worked in Asotin or Nez Perce County for at least the last year
*Be living in inadequate housing (problems with structure, electrical, or heating for example)
*Be willing to fulfill partnership obligations, including 300-400 hours of sweat equity helping to build your home.
*Your income must fall within 30-60% of Area Median Income for Asotin & Nez Perce Counties according to the Housing and Urban Development Administration (HUD).
Volunteering
Annually, L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity engages over 100 local volunteers for a total of 4,000 volunteer hours. Volunteers contribute to our mission by participating in home construction and repair projects, at the Habitat Thrift Store, in the administrative office, and through serving on our board of director and operating committees.
Affordable Home Repairs & Brush with Kindness Programs
L-C Valley Habitat for Humanity assists low-income individuals who already own their home with affordable home repairs that keep their home from declining in condition, improve safety, or improve energy efficiency.
Habitat Home Improvement Store
The L-C Habitat Store operates a home Improvement store; open to the public. The Habitat Store sell quality donated home furnishings, furniture, and building supplies at a fraction of the original cost.
The L-C Valley Habitat Store generates revenue to support its mission. In addition, the store provides low-cost building materials, keeps usable materials out of landfills, and increases the breadth of donations Habitat can accept.
Financial Literacy Program
Knowledge is power. The information from these classes will provide knowledge and support for individuals and partners to better manage their income, saving and assets. This program provides 6-hour courses, in three two-hour session, on financial literacy four times a year, with a total of 50 participants.
The course covers the following topics: developing a family budget and following it; setting long-term financial goals; increasing savings paying off debt; making wise consumer choices; investing; insurance and mortgage. The cost of the course is $25 per household. After successful completion of the course, students receive a $25 Happy Day Restaurant gift card per household. Childcare and dinners are provided for all evening classes.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of homebuyers/tenants with low incomes receiving housing subsidies as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Affordable Home Ownership
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of people no longer living in unsafe or substandard housing as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Affordable Home Ownership
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of applications for housing received from targeted population
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Affordable Home Ownership
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
In 2020, we have the following organizational goals:
1. To begin by July 2020 to build on our 35th affordable home in the LC Valley.
2. To implement an Affordable Repair Program by July 2020 and complete a minimum 12 home repairs by end of FY21, in the LC Valley.
3. To provide four financial literacy courses, once a quarter in 2020
4. To secure funding and implement a Tool Loan Closet by August 2020.
5. To secure funding and make available a Block Party Trailer.
6. To plan and implement a signature fund raising event by October 2020.
7. Increase board members from 5 to 10 by December 2020
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
1. To begin by July 2020 to build on our 35th affordable home in the LC Valley.
2. To implement an Affordable Repair Program by July 2020 and complete a minimum 12 home repairs by end of FY21, in the LC Valley.
3. To provide four financial literacy courses, once a quarter in 2020
4. To secure funding and implement a Tool Loan Closet by August 2020.
5. To secure funding and make available a Block Party Trailer.
6. To plan and implement a signature fund raising event by October 2020.
7. ED and board will work to identify potential candidates, base upon board matrix table.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
In FY20 we have:
1. Secure a grant management program through a scholarship, Grant Hub, to manage grant-writing and reporting.
1. To begin by July 2020 to build on our 35th affordable home in the LC Valley.
2. To implement an Affordable Repair Program by July 2020 and complete a minimum 12 home repairs by end of FY21, in the LC Valley.
3. To provide four financial literacy courses, once a quarter in 2020
4. To secure funding and implement a Tool Loan Closet by August 2020.
5. To secure funding and make available a Block Party Trailer.
6. To plan and implement a signature fund raising event by October 2020.
7. Committed ED and Board to identifying and recruiting strong new members to our board.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In FY20 So Far:
1. We have initiated a new website.
2. We have updated our technology through grant funding.
3. We have implemented a new database that will allow us to tract and report volunteer, donor, and mortgage management.
4. We have increased our board from 5 to 8 members as of April 2020.
What's Next:
1. Hire a Construction Supervisor May 2020
2. Begin Affordable Home Repair program by June 2020
3. Secure a Construction vehicle by July 2020
4. Secure funding for a Block Party Trailer
5. Secure funding for Tool Loan Closet
6. Begin an Affordable Home Build by July 2020
7. Complete successful signature fundraising event by October 2020
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys,
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve,
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With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board,
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, The people we serve tell us they find data collection burdensome, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time,
Financials
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LEWISTON-CLARKSTON PARTNERS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Board of directorsas of 2/25/2021
Mr. Jeremy Weeks
Infinity Property Management
Term: 2018 - 2020
Dave Clark
Homebridge Financial Services, Inc.
Andrew Steiner
Steiner Electronics
Sunshine Siebert
Wells Fargo Bank
Matt White
Potlatch 1 Federal Credit Union
Mike Moscrip
Umpqua Bank
Lori Gaskill
Lewiston Tribune
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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