CNL Member since 2006
Date Founded: 1995
Website: nchabitat.org
Email: info@nchabitat.org
Mission & Purpose: Nevada County Habitat for Humanity provides affordable home ownership opportunities in partnership with hard-working local families seeking quality housing.
Each year we contribute to the local economy by “importing cash” from outside the community. Simply put, this means Habitat is raising money outside of Nevada County and spending it locally. Because of our connection to the national Habitat organization, and the good reputation the Habitat name affords, we have access to Habitat- specific, nationally competitive grant opportunities.
Habitat Success Stories:
Habitat for Humanity also operates a ReStore, to recycle and re-use new and used construction materials. By providing pick up and drop off services for new, used, and overstocked construction materials, we save the community money and provided a large scale reuse and recycling service, keeping these materials out of the local landfill and providing them to owners and builders in our community at a reasonable rate. Over the past two years, the ReStore has expanded its retail space from 8,000 to 20,000 sq. ft. and increased sales by 400%, as it is helping more and more residents save money on their own home improvements.
Habitat’s affordable home ownership program launched a brand new 16 home development in 2010. The land, infrastructure and home construction budget is approximately $3.5 million. With the land paid for, the infrastructure and 5 homes complete, the project is right is on track with over $1.4 million raised and spent so far. Of that first $1.5 million, 70% ($1M) was raised outside Nevada County and 97% ($1.4 M) was spent in Nevada County. Additionally, every single homeowner is paying property taxes, their children are attending local schools and they are purchasing local services.
On top of the economic benefits, Habitat is the only organization in our community with the mission of providing sustainable, affordable, home ownership opportunities for hard working, low income families. When more families can afford a safe roof over their heads, the entire community benefits and thrives.
How our organization benefits from being a member of CNL:
Through our participation in CNL, we have developed stronger professional relationships and achieved more visibility and support from the community. CNL’s Expertise, education, knowledge and networking have been invaluable to the growth and development of our organization’s staff and board members.