HABITAT FOR HUMANITY KOKOMO COMMUNITY INC

HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM: Families in need of a decent place to live build safe and affordable homes in partnership with us. Habitat houses are modestly sized. They are large enough for the homeowners familys needs but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs affordable. By using the labor of volunteers and prospective homeowners, employing efficient building methods, keeping house sizes modest, using donated construction materials and appliances, and issuing no-profit loans, Habitat makes its houses affordable for low-income families to purchase. Affordable homeownership helps create the conditions that free families from instability, stress and fear, and encourage self-reliance and confidence. Studies show that strong and stable households are foundational to childhood development and growth. When a home fosters-instead of hinders-health and safety, families can flourish. Owning an affordable home also allows homeowners to lift up their entire family by saving for their futures and investing in educational opportunities, bolstering job opportunities and career growth. During the fiscal year 2025, HfH Kokomo served more than 20 people through its long-term homeownership program.

HOME PRESERVATION PROGRAM: Our home preservation program is an outreach initiative that seeks to provide a wide range of opportunities for low- to moderate-income homeowners, including veterans and seniors who are struggling to maintain their homes because of age, disability or family circumstances. We partner with families to help them reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. The program allows families to stay in their home and avoid the uncertainty, trauna, and expense of moving. Projects consist of interior and/or exterior repairs intended to alleviate critical health, life, and safety issues or code violations. Volunteer teams work along with subcontractors under the direction of Habitat Kokomo staff members to complete the repairs. Since the inception of the home preservation program, Habitat Kokomo has partnered with X local homeowners, with X homeowners served during FY2025.