Pasadena Habitat for Humanity
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Housing in Texas is becoming increasingly unaffordable, be it rental units or homeownership. In January 2020, The Texas Tribune published an article citing results from a study conducted by the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies. According to data collected in 2018, "nearly half of Texas households that rent were considered moderately or severely cost burdened by 2018." Cost burdened is defined as those persons who spend between 30% and 50% of their household income on rent. And severely cost burdened means they spend more than 50%. Texas as a whole has lost around 586,000 units under $800 a month in 10 years while gaining more than a million rental units costing $1,000 a month or more. “Texas is very unaffordable for the lowest income households,” said Airgood-Obrycki. “This is true everywhere across the country, but when we look across the states, Texas does have one of the highest burden rates for low-income renters who are making less than $15,000.”
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Thrivent Faith Build
Habitat for Humanity Pasadena is currently building a new home for a City of Pasadena employee. This home has been sponsored by Thrivent and is a faith based build with support from area churches.
Single Family Homes
Build new free standing single family homes for low-income families. Families must be identified as being in need, be willing to partner with Habitat and participate in the program, and able to pay a mortgage.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
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
Adults, Children and youth
Related Program
Thrivent Faith Build
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
These metrics include women as head of household, children with disabilities, adults with disabilities, and represent multiple ethnic groups.
Number of people no longer living in unaffordable, overcrowded housing as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth
Related Program
Single Family Homes
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
All families must be living in what is considered sub-standard housing which includes unaffordable or unsafe.
Number of applications for housing received from targeted population
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Single Family Homes
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
Currently, the families living in Habitat Homes in Pasadena are a fair representative of the population. Application time is less. Only open October 1-October 30 to comply with guidelines.
Number of low-income families housed in affordable, well-maintained units as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Single Family Homes
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
As an all volunteer affiliate, Habitat Pasadena builds about 2 units a year.
Number of children with a disability supported to live at home
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People with disabilities
Related Program
Single Family Homes
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Habitat homes are modified for ADA compliance and help support the needs of our physically disabled partner families.
Number of youth who plan to attend post-secondary education
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In addition to youth in college, I have 3 parents who are attending higher education programs, all in the medical field.
Number of financial literacy courses conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth
Related Program
Single Family Homes
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We are just starting this program with a new app for the phone and we will not have metrics until end of 2020.
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?
Habitat Pasadena is the only single family home builder in Pasadena. It is our goal to ensure that low income families in Pasadena are given the opportunity to own their own home and increase the number of families in Pasadena that contribute to the overall economic growth and stimulus of the area.
Habitat Pasadena is also an advocate for affordable housing statewide.
In addition to affordable housing, Habitat Pasadena supports the idea of " Aging in Place" by assisting seniors in building ramps, or converting bathrooms, where it is safer to stay in their own homes longer.
Finally, Habitat Pasadena was called into action after Hurricane Harvey to help with muck and gut, distributing goods, and finally repairs.
How does Habitat for Humanity work to address the needs in our community:
We build. We repair and rehabilitate. We advocate for vital resources to build homes and improve communities. We partner with families to improve — and stabilize — their housing conditions.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Habitat Pasadena believes in education as a key to success and encourages and provides opportunities for old, new and future partner families to become the most successful homeowner they can be.
Habitat believes in no builders mark-up and keeping the houses as affordable as possible in order to serve low-income families, as defined by the Housing and Urban Development department.
Habitat works with other local organization to help in their repair programs, providing equipment, support and supplies as needed. We also work with those organizations on referrals to other organizations. Partnerships with groups like, Texas Ramp Projects, Team Rubicon, the local Kiwanis Clubs and other organizations give us access to funds, skilled volunteers, and like-minded persons who want to help their communities thrive.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Habitat Pasadena maintains a continuing homeowner education serious with all partner families. These education classes include budgeting, estate planning, energy conservation and has even included financial aid tips for your graduating senior.
Additionally, Habitat writes grants to help families with down-payment assistance, and to offset the cost of the homes. Furthermore, Habitat Pasadena has been awarded HOME funds to help with the cost of land and infrastructure.
Habitat Pasadena is also fortunate to have some great gifts-in-kind donations from local business that allow the affiliate to pass the savings of the construction on to the homeowner.
With an all volunteer construction crew and only one full-time paid staff member, and 1 paid part-time construction leaders, the administrative expenses are very small. The Pasadena First Church of the Nazarene has graciously provided our affiliate with office space, free of charge, and is a wonderful partner in many of the activities that Habitat does to help in the community.
As part of the communities Disaster Response Team, Habitat Pasadena is able to continue to work closely with the City to ensure that those who need the most help, are receiving the most help. Even when there is not a disaster, Habitat Partners with the City to help with their Team Up 2 Clean Up initiative which focuses on the needs of the elderly and disabled populations who need help in basic yard and home maintenance, from painting to mowing, to minor roof and home repairs.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have accomplished building 39 homes with an all volunteer construction team.
We have accomplished a non foreclosure rate.
We have accomplished a consistent team of regular volunteers and an executive director that have been dedicated to the organization for 15 years or more.
We have accomplished acquiring and establishing a subdivision which has it's own HOA and restrictions and is run by the new homeowners.
We have received almost $300,000 since 2017 to help in home repairs since Hurricane Harvey.
We have not yet accomplished building the walking path and beautification project around the retention pond.
We have not yet accomplished securing land for building beyond our 5 year plan.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Pasadena Habitat for Humanity
Board of directorsas of 07/18/2022
Mr. Thomas Hoffman
Retired lyondellbasell
Term: 2019 - 2025
Mr. Jonathan Allison
Chevron Phillips
Term: 2019 - 2025
Ketih Owens
Realtor
Steve Cowart
Philharmonic
Steve Harris
Independent Contractor
Desine Norris
Retired -LINK
Selina Bellar
Chamber
Pam Guthrie
Thrivent
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? Yes -
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? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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