We need your help. The California Legislature will decide this week about the elimination of redevelopment agencies (RDAs). As a supporter and advocate of Habitat for Humanity, you know the crucial and fundamental need for safe and affordable housing. Today we ask that you join Habitat for Humanity in voicing support for local redevelopment agencies.
60% of Habitat of Southern Santa Barbara County's affordable homes were built in partnership with the Santa Barbara redevelopment agency. Our third major affordable home building project--an additional 12 homes--will be built on land purchased with RDA funds. Their proposed elimination will have a crippling impact on our ability to access land and critical funding for future affordable housing developments. We are able to leverage these public dollars with YOUR donations of money, time and materials to create sorely-needed affordable housing not only on the South Coast, but throughout California.
Habitat builds more than just homes, we also build home ownership. Our partner families pay property taxes, engage in the community, and do not rely on the continued investment of state dollars. Redevelopment agencies are critical partners that enable Habitat to deliver more than just a home to working families in Santa Barbara. There must remain a mechanism for funding that enables the development of affordable housing in California. If you support this position, please help save affordable housing funding in the state budget.
Today we ask you to be an advocate for Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara County and the working families who do not have a voice in the budget deliberations. You can demonstrate your commitment to them and our mission by taking one simple step today!
