Habitat Illinois Building Impact
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Latest News
2018-19 Annual Report
We are pleased to report that in Fiscal Year 2018, the combined efforts of the 48 Illinois Affiliates resulted in 250 completed projects, which included 62 new homes. This is up impressively from the FY 2017 numbers of 209 and 53. We’re proud to share these & other accomplishments in our first annual report with our affiliates, partners, those in public office and the community at large.
- Key State Accomplishments
- Habitat Hero Awards
- Inspirational Family Stories
- Affiliate Accomplishments & Highlights
- Economic Impact
Important News
SHOP
Illinois affiliates operate 19 Habitat ReStores throughout the state. ReStores are retail stores that sell quality used and surplus building materials, appliances, furniture, and home accessories at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds fund the construction of additional Habitat homes in the community.
BUILD
Habitat for Humanity affiliates build and repair houses throughout the State of Illinois. On average, the 49 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Illinois serve approximately 170 low-income families each year through new construction, rehab of existing homes and home repairs. Find a local affiliate to join the building efforts.
ACT
Habitat for Humanity’s advocacy is working to influence public opinion and decision-makers in all sectors to adopt policies and practices and transform systems that lead to the creation and preservation of housing for all, toward the goal of ending poverty worldwide. Take action and advocate for affordable housing.
Why Habitat for Humanity is Needed
Global Housing Crisis
An Urban Crisis
The world is experiencing a global housing crisis
Worldwide, some 827.6 million people live in urban slums and by 2020, it is estimated the world slum population will reach almost 1 billion. About 50 percent of the world’s population now live in urban areas and lack of clean water and sanitation claim the lives of more than 1.8 million young children every year.
Poverty
Cost of Living Rises
In the United States, 48.5 million people are living in poverty
Minimum wage is not keeping up with the rising cost of living and many workers struggle to afford decent housing.
Community
Positive Contributions
Decent, stable housing provides more than just a roof over someone’s head
- Stability for families and children.
- Sense of dignity and pride.
- Health, physical safety and security.
- Increase of educational and job prospects.
Transformation
A Healthier Family
The transformational ability of good housing
- Clean, warm housing is essential for prevention and care of diseases of poverty like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, diarrhea, and malaria.
- Children under 5 in Malawi living in Habitat for Humanity houses have 44 percent less malaria, respiratory or gastrointestinal diseases compared to children living in traditional houses.
Housing
Value-Based Priority
Housing must become a priority
- The percentage of people without access to decent, stable housing is rising.
- Increasing the housing supply across the globe is essential.
- Adequate housing is vitally important to the health of the world’s economies, communities and populations.
- If we are to succeed in the fight against poverty, we must support the expansion of housing both as policy and as practice.
Home Ownership Matters
Home Ownership Builds Successful Children.
Compared to children of renters (of the same age, income, race, etc.), children of homeowners are:
25%
116%
20%
9%
7%
Home Ownership Builds Stronger Communities
Compared to renters (of the same age, income, race, etc.), homeowners:
Are 28% more likely to improve their homes
Live 4 times longer in a community
Are 15% more likely to vote
Are 11% more likely to know who represents them in Congress
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