activities · 9
what they do
direct service · 9
- Affordable Home Construction and Sales Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home ConstructionBuilds homes in partnership with qualified families and sells them with affordable mortgages. Over 23 years, 13 homes have been built in Sedona, Clarkdale, Rimrock, and Cottonwood.
- Affordable Home Construction and Sales Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home ConstructionOperates a homeownership program that builds homes alongside qualified families and sells them with affordable mortgages. Over 23 years, 13 homes have been built and 3 rehabilitated in Sedona, Clarkdale, Rimrock, and Cottonwood.
- Affordable Home Construction and Sales Volunteer-Driven Affordable Home ConstructionBuilds new homes in partnership with qualified families and sells them with affordable mortgages. Over 23 years, 13 homes have been built and 3 rehabilitated in Sedona, Clarkdale, Rimrock, and Cottonwood.
- Critical Home Repair Services Accessibility Modifications for HomesProvides critical home repairs for owner-occupied homes, addressing health, life, safety issues, code violations, and installing wheelchair ramps and stair repairs. Over 36 critical home repairs have been completed since 2016, primarily for elderly, veteran, and low-income homeowners.
- Critical Home Repairs and Accessibility Modifications Accessibility Modifications for HomesProvides critical home repairs and builds wheelchair ramps for owner-occupied homes, addressing health, life, safety issues, and code violations. Since 2016, over 36 critical home repairs have been completed for elderly, veteran, and low-income homeowners.
- Critical Home Repairs and Rehabilitation Accessibility Modifications for HomesProvides critical home repairs, including addressing health, life, safety issues, code violations, and installing wheelchair ramps and stair repairs for elderly, veteran, and low-income homeowners. Since 2016, over 36 critical home repairs have been completed, and 3 homes have been rehabilitated.
- ReStore Operations and Donation Program Building Materials Deconstruction and ResaleOperates a ReStore that accepts donations of various new and used household items, building materials, and appliances, preventing over 200 tons of refuse from entering landfills annually. Accepted items include appliances, cabinets, countertops, lumber, decorator items, doors, electrical items, flooring, furniture, garden/outdoor items, hardware, holiday décor, housewares, and lighting.
- ReStore Operations and Donation Program Building Materials Deconstruction and ResaleOperates a ReStore that accepts donations of various household items, building materials, and appliances, preventing over 200 tons of refuse from entering landfills annually. Accepted items include appliances, cabinets, decorator items, doors, electrical items, flooring, furniture, garden/outdoor items, hardware, holiday décor, housewares, lighting, and lumber.
- ReStore Operations and Donation Program Building Materials Deconstruction and ResaleOperates a ReStore that accepts donations of various household items, building materials, and appliances, preventing over 200 tons of refuse from entering landfills annually. Accepted items include working appliances, cabinets, countertops, lumber, doors, electrical items, flooring, furniture, garden tools, hardware, holiday décor, housewares, and lighting.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Affordable Homeownership through Partnership and Sweat Equity sweat_equity_modelThe organization partners with low- and moderate-income families, requiring them to contribute "sweat equity" by volunteering in various capacities, including building their own homes, and to pay an affordable mortgage. This model ensures families are invested in their homes and prepares them for the responsibilities of homeownership.
- Affordable homeownership through need-based selection and subsidized mortgages affordable_homeownershipProvides first-time homeownership opportunities to low- and moderate-income families by assessing applicants on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner, then selling homes with affordable mortgages to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
- Community Engagement through Volunteerism volunteer_engagementThe organization actively engages volunteers, providing on-site instruction and tools, to enable participation in home building and other activities regardless of prior construction experience, fostering community involvement in affordable housing initiatives.
- Community Engagement through Volunteerism volunteer_engagementThe organization actively engages volunteers, providing on-site instruction and tools, to facilitate community participation in building homes regardless of prior construction experience.
- Community-led development through volunteer and family collaboration community-led_developmentBuilds homes and strengthens communities by partnering with future homeowners and volunteers from diverse backgrounds, fostering shared ownership and social cohesion through collaborative construction.
- Comprehensive Homeowner Education and Mentorship homeowner_education_and_mentorshipThe organization provides mandatory homeowner education classes and workshops to prepare families for homeownership and financial management, complemented by a mentorship program offering guidance on home maintenance.
- Green Building Practices green_buildingThe organization constructs Energy Star Certified homes, integrating green building practices to achieve environmental, economic, and social benefits for homeowners and the community.
- Green building for sustainable and cost-effective housing green_buildingConstructs Energy Star Certified homes using green building practices to reduce environmental impact and lower utility costs for homeowners, enhancing long-term affordability and community well-being.
- Homeownership education and post-purchase support homeowner_educationEquips families for successful homeownership through mandatory financial and home maintenance education classes, reinforced by a mentorship program that provides ongoing guidance after move-in.
- Inclusive, non-proselytizing service model non-proselytizing_assistanceDelivers assistance without religious proselytization and declines collaboration with entities that require it, ensuring services are accessible and respectful of diverse beliefs.
- Non-Proselytizing Assistance non_proselytizing_assistanceThe organization operates on a non-proselytizing basis, ensuring that assistance is provided without requiring adherence to any religious beliefs and refusing to work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work.
- Non-Proselytizing Assistance non_proselytizing_assistanceThe organization operates on a non-proselytizing basis, ensuring that assistance is provided without requiring adherence to any religious beliefs and refusing to work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing.
- Sweat equity model sweat_equity_modelRequires prospective homeowners to contribute 200-400 hours of "sweat equity" through construction work, ReStore volunteering, or community service, combined with mandatory homeowner education, to foster ownership, responsibility, and partnership in the homebuilding process.
- Tax Credit Fundraising tax_credit_fundraisingThe organization leverages Arizona's Qualified Charitable Organization program to enable donors to redirect their tax dollars, through dollar-for-dollar tax credits, to support affordable housing initiatives.
- Tax Credit Fundraising tax_credit_fundraisingThe organization leverages Arizona's Qualified Charitable Organization program to allow donors to redirect their tax dollars, through dollar-for-dollar tax credits, to support affordable housing initiatives.
- Tax credit-driven fundraising to expand funding base tax_credit_fundraisingLeverages Arizona’s Qualified Charitable Organization tax credit program to incentivize donations by allowing contributors to redirect their state tax liability dollar-for-dollar, increasing funding for affordable housing without relying solely on traditional philanthropy.
- Volunteer engagement with accessible participation volunteer_engagementEnables broad community involvement by providing on-site training and tools, allowing volunteers of all skill levels to contribute meaningfully to construction regardless of prior experience.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Critical Home Repair Program
Provides essential home repairs to alleviate health, safety, and code violation issues for low-income homeowners.
Homeownership Program
Partners with low- and moderate-income families to build and sell homes at affordable prices, requiring families to contribute volunteer hours towards construction.
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) Network — Operates as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.