Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County

The impact of homeownership extends far beyond having a place to live, touching countless aspects of life and well-being. Habitat for Humanity's work exemplifies this by providing not just homes, but also safety, stability, and opportunities for growth. The following data exemplifies the profound positive changes experienced by Habitat Homeowners. Surveys of Habitat homeowners and their families show better financial health, parents who are more confident about meeting their family’s needs, and even improved grades for their children since purchasing a Habitat home: 65% reported better physical health in the Habitat International homeownership impact survey. 80% of children’s grades improved and 41% of adults completed an educational or job training program. 94% of homeowners now feel safe in their homes and 98% said that owning a home improved how they felt about themselves. 57% of families have more savings and 48% of families feel more connected to the community. learn more about our Homeownership program: https://lnkd.in/guFaFRzy

We had an amazing time at the Bite of Saint Mary Magdelaine, and it was all thanks to YOU! 🌞 Whether you stopped by to learn more about our projects, signed up to volunteer, or simply shared a kind word, we appreciate every one of you.

Did you know by donating a vehicle to Habitat you can help build and repair affordable homes while also helping the environment? We make it fast and easy to donate a vehicle and you will qualify for a tax deduction. Your vehicle donations raised over $72 million in just the last five years! We accept almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, farm equipment and construction equipment. Vehicles do not need to be in working order. Call: 1-877-277-4344 Or visit: https://lnkd.in/dara982

It's always a great day at the Bayside Home Project when the partner family can join the build! Learn more about the Bayside Home: https://lnkd.in/dara982

Happy World Youth Skills Day! Today we are shining a spotlight on our Building with Youth program. This program gives youth an organized way to get involved in creating housing stability and ultimately acknowledges their contribution. This is a three-part program that involves learning about HFHSC, helping HFHSC by doing at least two approved activities, and reflecting on the experience. Each participant, who completes the program, will be presented with a certificate and a HABIreward. LEARN Develop your knowledge from our list of recourses and activities. ACT Get involved with your community by starting/joining a club, fundraising, incorporating your church/scout troop/club, advocating for affordable housing, helping neighbors in need, contributing creative skills, and supporting building crews. REFLECT Document your experience (through writing or art) of getting involved with your community. Get your youth involved in housing equality today: https://lnkd.in/gkmBEwy3

Habitat Snohomish will be at the Bite of St. Mary Magdalene in Everett, on July 20th and 21st. There will be food, music, sporting events, a car show, local vendors, other community organizations, and more! Admission is FREE. Learn more: https://biteofsmm.com/ July 20: 10am to 9pm July 21: 9am to 7pm 8517 7th Ave SE, Everett, WA 98208

“If we care about providing kids a stable shot at going to the same school for several years and meeting role models and students and guidance counselors who can help them reach their full potential, then we have to provide their families a stable place to live.” — Matthew Desmond, author of “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City” A family’s living conditions can play a significant role in a child’s educational opportunities and achievements. Families who spend too much of their income on housing often must make critical trade-offs, including forgoing educational and enrichment opportunities for themselves and their children. For children, frequent or unplanned moves will often negatively impact achievement. A stable place to call home provides a secure environment and adequate space to study and think. Better lighting, room for a small desk, a parent’s ability to devote time to helping with homework — all of these can lead to improved academic outcomes. Putting down roots, renovating property and investing in communities also helps entire neighborhoods grow and become safer for everyone. Neighborhoods where residents stay put for a long time tend to be associated with lower crime rates, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Communities and networks of support form whenever residents come together to build and improve the places they call home.

Improving affordable homeownership leads to numerous positive outcomes that extend beyond the house. In the U.S., these include greater economic stability, access to quality education, increased civic and social engagement, better health, and a reduced environmental footprint. These are just a few of the examples shared in Habitat international's 2024 Evidence Brief: U.S. homeowners have an average net wealth that is 400% higher than that of renters with similar demographics and earnings, and home equity represents the largest proportion of wealth (34.5%) for U.S. households. Children of low-income homeowners are 11% more likely to graduate from high school and are 4.5% more likely to complete post-secondary education than children of low-income renters. In 2019, net wealth was lower for lower-income ($9,300), Black ($24,100) and Hispanic/Latinx households ($36,050) than for higher-income ($1,589,300) and white households ($189,100). Home equity represented a larger share of net wealth for low-income households and Black and Hispanic/Latinx households. Homeowners can leverage their housing wealth to finance post-secondary education for their children, especially lower- and moderate-income households. For lower- and moderate-income households, a $10,000 increase in housing wealth raises the probability of college attendance by 14%. Decreasing housing costs for cost-burdened households (those spending more than half of their household expenditures on housing) releases resources to spend on nutritious food and health care and limits overcrowding to minimize the spread of respiratory infectious diseases. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gZrDqVyP

Did you know by donating your vehicle to Habitat you can help build and repair affordable homes while also helping the environment? We make it fast and easy to donate a vehicle and you may qualify for a tax deduction. Your vehicle donations raised over $72 million in just the last five years! Vehicles do not need to be in working order. Call: 1-877-277-4344 Or visit: https://lnkd.in/gABJgN_7

CONGRATULATIONS to our Everett High School Strive students for completing another year of service at the Everett Habitat Store! These awesome kids have been learning skills that will help them in their transition to adulthood. Thank you for your service! Learn more about the Strive program: https://lnkd.in/gz4DdaaR STRIVE Brochure.pdf