We are thrilled to share some of Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County's recent goals and results.
GOAL 1: Provide affordable housing in Santa Barbara:
- Habitat has completed stable homes for 7 families in our community.
- Habitat will begin construction on 12 more homes in the fall of 2012.
GOAL 2: Partner with low-income homeowners in need of home maintenance:
- Habitat has completed 6 home repairs through our A Brush with Kindness program.
- Volunteers from 8 organizations and community groups helped completed these projects.
GOAL 3: Generate a sustainable income for our affiliate though the
ReStore:
- Profits at the ReStore are up 72% for the first six months of this fiscal year.
- The first six months of the fiscal year ReStore cover 68% of Habitat’s operating costs.
GOAL 4: Facilitate in the re-use of construction materials and
home-improvement items:
- The ReStore truck completed 144 donation pick-ups for the first 5 months of 2012.
- This is in addition to the 322 donation drop-offs made directly at the ReStore for the same time.
GOAL %: Mobilize volunteers and community groups to support our Habitat's mission:
- The ReStore welcomed 131 volunteers in 2012, resulting in 1,729 volunteer hours.
- From May 2011-May 2012 the ReStore clocked 5,381 volunteer hours.
