Community Development CommissionSept. 13, 2022

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we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. OUR VISION AND MISSION MISSION Seeking to put God’s love into action, Austin Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. VISION A world where everyone has a decent place to live. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Austin Habitat for Humanity Austin Habitat for Humanity was established in 1985 in Austin, Texas. We serve five Central Texas counties: Travis, Hays, Caldwell, Bastrop, and Blanco. We build high-quality new homes and sell them at affordable cost to families who complete our process, including housing counseling and “sweat equity” volunteering. We provide housing counseling for people wanting to buy a home. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Changing Lives with Affordable Housing Austin Habitat for Humanity has built more than 500 homes since 1985; repaired almost 400 homes; and empowered 12,000 community members with housing education and counseling. All of our families are low-to-moderate income, earning up to 80% of the Area Median Family Income. We build high-quality new homes and sell them at an affordable cost to families who complete our process, including housing counseling, and “sweat equity” volunteering. Benefits of homeownership and stable housing include better health, educational achievement, and asset building over generations. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Housing Counseling Housing Counseling is required for all Habitat homebuyers, and also offered to members of the community. The Housing Counseling program is the first step for all Habitat homebuyers. Each family receives group education and one-on-one counseling to identify and overcome barriers to success, like low credit scores and/or high levels of debt. We provide housing counseling for the community to help anyone create a budget, buy a home, and assist with foreclosure prevention. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Past Project: Mueller we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Current Project: Scenic Point we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Future Projects we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. What is HomeBase? HomeBase is the consulting arm and Real Estate Brokerage for Austin Habitat for Humanity. Originally incorporated in 2005 as Austin Community Land Trust, HomeBase joined the Austin Habitat family in 2011 . Our mission is to be a one-stop-shop for all things affordable homeownership. To that end, we work closely with public, private, and non-profit partners to ensure the availability and sustainability of affordable housing in Central Texas. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Our combination of experience and flexibility means we are able to plug in and meet affordable housing program needs. Services Offered: • Market & sell new affordable homes • Assist with long-term affordability compliance • Pre-development consulting on pricing, program, & product • Monitor & enforce compliance with private restrictive covenants • Ensure appropriate valuation from CADs • Manage resales of affordable units • Source compliant mortgage financing we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Portfolio Snapshot we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. the store that builds homes, communities, and hope 30 Years of ReStore Comal ReStore Located on Comal Street, this ReStore opened in 1992 as the first in the nation. Ben White ReStore ReStore relocated in 2015, with this location serving as the flagship and corporate headquarters. we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Current ReStore Locations South Austin Opened 2015 San Marcos Opened 2018 Northwest Austin Opened 2021 Online Launched 2020 we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. ReStore Impact Over 40 million pounds of reusable material diverted since 1992 Around 100 ReStore community donation partnerships #1 grossing ReStore in the nation (Ben White ReStore) Over 400,000 items are given a second life annually through resale Employs over 60 people, with 17 new jobs created from most recent store opening and more to come we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Future and Growth of ReStore Retail Processing Center – South Hwy 183 Broke ground November 2021; Expected to open by EOY 2022 ReStore #4 – Pflugerville Purchased land in Gattis Crossing Shopping Center; Projected to open in 2024 we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Q & A Silvio Cruz – SCruz@AHFH.org Robin Lafleur – RLafleur@AHFH.org we build strong, stable, and self-reliant communities.