We are very happy to announce that, thanks to the generosity of the Rutland Housing Authority (RHA), we will be building our next home on Hickory Street in Rutland. Hickory Street is a mixed-income development with 78 apartments for individuals/families in 14 buildings on 7 acres.
Habitat plans to build three single-family homes on the lots. A sketch of the first home, designed by architect John Berryhill, is on the right.
Kevin Loso, Executive Director of the RHA said, “that given the RHA mission to provide low- and moderate-income housing, the donation to Habitat was a match made in Heaven.” The final .43-acre lot is suitable for three single-family homes which Habitat will build. Mr. Loso was instrumental in arranging the transfer of the lot from HUD and in spite of a somewhat laborious process says, “We made it happen.” He is excited to have Habitat complete the Hickory St. streetscape and expects to work with Habitat in potentially providing homeowner candidates for the houses to be built.
Habitat Board President, Eric Solsaa said, “We are very grateful to the Rutland Housing Authority and Kevin Loso, RHA Executive Director, for donating the land to us. This is a tremendous contribution making more affordable and energy efficient housing available to Rutland County residents. We know living on Hickory Street and being part of the RHA community will be a wonderful experience for our next homeowners!
Habitat plans to build three single-family homes on the lots. A sketch of the first home, designed by architect John Berryhill, is on the right.
Kevin Loso, Executive Director of the RHA said, “that given the RHA mission to provide low- and moderate-income housing, the donation to Habitat was a match made in Heaven.” The final .43-acre lot is suitable for three single-family homes which Habitat will build. Mr. Loso was instrumental in arranging the transfer of the lot from HUD and in spite of a somewhat laborious process says, “We made it happen.” He is excited to have Habitat complete the Hickory St. streetscape and expects to work with Habitat in potentially providing homeowner candidates for the houses to be built.
Habitat Board President, Eric Solsaa said, “We are very grateful to the Rutland Housing Authority and Kevin Loso, RHA Executive Director, for donating the land to us. This is a tremendous contribution making more affordable and energy efficient housing available to Rutland County residents. We know living on Hickory Street and being part of the RHA community will be a wonderful experience for our next homeowners!
Habitat to Stress Repair Projects During Building Delay
We have experienced a hitch in our plan to start building low income housing on Hickory Street this fall.
Issues with subdiving the lots need to be resolved and will delay things long enough to require re-applying for permits. This means construction of new single family housing will be delayed until next spring.
We don’t intend to remain idle! This fall we will promote a program of home repairs known as Brush With
Kindness. Board President, Eric Solsaa said, "We understand that there are times when keeping up with needed repairs can become overwhelming. Often age, health or a change in financial circumstances affects a home owner’s ability to maintain their homes."
Habitat’s repair program supports the principles that underlie Habitat’s mission by working
together, forming diverse and new partnerships and sharing resources. A central value is to uphold the dignity of the homeowners, to increase pride in ownership, to teach new skills, and to engage homeowners in the process including decision-making whenever possible. We will offer an interest-free loan for up to five years for the cost of materials. There is no charge for volunteer labor.
The types of repair projects that we have completed in recent years include handicap ramps, smaller repairs of rot to siding and sills, repairs of doors and windows, weatherization projects and safety projects such as grab bars and other small projects that can be completed by unskilled volunteers. If you have lived in Rutland County for at least a year, own you own home, have an income no higher than 80% of the median income, and need help making your home safer and more affordable, call 747-7470 for an application. Mobil homes are not included in this program. Habitat plans to complete several projects this fall.
We have experienced a hitch in our plan to start building low income housing on Hickory Street this fall.
Issues with subdiving the lots need to be resolved and will delay things long enough to require re-applying for permits. This means construction of new single family housing will be delayed until next spring.
We don’t intend to remain idle! This fall we will promote a program of home repairs known as Brush With
Kindness. Board President, Eric Solsaa said, "We understand that there are times when keeping up with needed repairs can become overwhelming. Often age, health or a change in financial circumstances affects a home owner’s ability to maintain their homes."
Habitat’s repair program supports the principles that underlie Habitat’s mission by working
together, forming diverse and new partnerships and sharing resources. A central value is to uphold the dignity of the homeowners, to increase pride in ownership, to teach new skills, and to engage homeowners in the process including decision-making whenever possible. We will offer an interest-free loan for up to five years for the cost of materials. There is no charge for volunteer labor.
The types of repair projects that we have completed in recent years include handicap ramps, smaller repairs of rot to siding and sills, repairs of doors and windows, weatherization projects and safety projects such as grab bars and other small projects that can be completed by unskilled volunteers. If you have lived in Rutland County for at least a year, own you own home, have an income no higher than 80% of the median income, and need help making your home safer and more affordable, call 747-7470 for an application. Mobil homes are not included in this program. Habitat plans to complete several projects this fall.
Our work depends on the help of the entire Habitat community. It has been a challenging time and we couldn’t have continued this work without your dedication and engagement. I wish to thank the many people who contributed generously of their time and financial resources helping hard-working area residents, like the Alhallaks, to have a safe and affordable home in which to live. You are having a most significant impact on our community! We could not do what we do without your support. Thank you! Eric Solsaa, President, Board of Directors
Interested in owning a Habitat home or know someone who would like to learn about the possibility? Click on this link to learn about applying for a home that we will build in 2020 in Rutland County.
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The Ripple Effect...U.S. Support Model
Economic impact analysis: National economic impact analysis report available The U.S. Research and Measurement team is excited to release the national economic impact analysis report, “Beyond the house: How Habitat’s investments ripple across the local economy.” Report highlights:
Rents Are Out Of Reach For Most Americans Earning Minimum Wage, A Study Says By Vanessa Romo Published July 15, 2021
A new study says on average someone would have to earn $24.90 per hour to rent a modest two-bedroom home on no more than 30% of their pay. That's far more than the federal minimum wage. American renters are well aware of the dire housing market situation and a new report confirms that it's only likely to worsen unless hourly wages are drastically increased. Read entire article. Amazon Donates to Rutland County Habitat Through AmazonSmile!
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support our affiliate every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience that you are familiar with at Amazon, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to further our work in Rutland County. You start by signing in to your existing Amazon account. Under “account” you will see a link for Amazon Smile. Make sure you select our affiliate. Click to e-mail - it is the fastest way to contact us. Our mailing address is Box 5, 67 Merchants Row. Rutland, VT 05701.
U.S. Habitat organizations tithed more than $14.6 million in fiscal year 2019
This is the highest amount since before the Great Recession, and many more families around the world already are living in safer, more secure housing this year because of your generous support. We are proud to tithe 10% of all unrestricted contributions to HFHI to support housing initiatives in a less affluent country. Home Maintenance and Improvement Tips - from HFHI
HFHI asked Habitat supporters for their favorite home maintenance and improvement tips — and they responded by the thousands! HFHI experts reviewed and selected the best. The result is a collection of more than 150 DIY tips to care for your home inside and out — and on a budget. Download your free guide today! 
Donate to help us unlock futures. Our work has demonstrated time and again that Home is the Key. Your support helps us create strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter, which plays a key role in positively influencing a family’s education, health and financial stability.
2019-State of the Nation's Housing Report. Click to read the highlights of this Harvard University report.
Through housing we help our home buyers to gain greater strength, stability, and independence.
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Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County City Center, Box 5 67 Merchants Row Rutland, Vermont 05701 |
Hussam Alhallak and Hazar Mansour and their three children moved into their new home on Crescent Street in Rutland in early July. To say that they are very excited, happy, and proud, is a tremendous understatement!
“The new home on Crescent Street in Rutland delivers a broad variety of energy efficient features that will allow the owners to heat, cool, and use electricity by a significantly decreased margin over existing homes and even over other homes currently built to the new energy codes. These features include 2” of continuous foam insulation on the walls that enhance the cavity insulation, a superbly tight building envelope that approaches the Passive House standard, high efficiency heat pump mini splits for heating and cooling, a heat pump water heater, and an Energy Star energy recovery ventilator with high efficiency motor that provides superb indoor air quality. The house scored a 34 on the HERS Index. This is a fantastic score, especially for a house that doesn’t feature any renewable energy. The 34 score indicates that this house, based on the energy modeling, will use only 34% of the total energy—both thermal and electrical—of the code-built reference home to which it is being compared. The owners should find their new home incredibly comfortable, while maintaining that comfort with ease and considerable low cost.” Jeff Manney, Efficiency Vermont Our Mission: Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eradicate poverty by providing families in need with safe and affordable housing solutions.
Habitat’s work is anchored on the conviction that safe and affordable housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty. Habitat is not just about the individual homeowners who will live in the home, it is about the community effort to help people in our community. Our mission is to serve people; always keeping our homeowners and volunteers at the center of all that we do, ensuring that the values we stand for as individuals are exemplified through our work with Habitat. Typically, over 4,000 volunteer hours from over 140 different volunteers from area schools, work teams from area businesses, contractors, congregations and service organizations that work together to make a difference in their community. Habitat for Humanity FY2020 Annual Report - We are proud to be part of a global effort to ensure every person has a safe and affordable place to call home. The statistical highlights of the report:
Consider donating your used car to Habitat. HfHI will handle all the details. If you designate that you want the proceeds to come to our affiliate, the value of your gift will make a difference locally.
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