Estes Valley and St. Vrain Habitats Merge
After 24 years as an all-volunteer organization, Habitat for Humanity of the Estes Valley has merged with its Longmont, Colorado-based sister affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley.
Estes Park, CO, October 23, 2017 --(PR.com)-- Habitat for Humanity of the Estes Valley has completed 14 homes since its founding in 1993. It was admirably led by an all-volunteer team during this time. But the increasing complexity of mortgage regulations and the intricacy of the construction process caused them to seek a partner who could address these needs. St. Vrain Habitat’s professional staff in Homeowner Services and its exceptional Construction team were just what they were seeking. The merger became official the beginning of this year.
“Estes Valley Habitat brought 8 families with mortgages, land to build on, and a strong financial record to the table,” stated David Emerson, St. Vrain’s Executive Director. “It leverages the capabilities we already have on our staff and creates new opportunities for us to serve.”
There are immediate volunteer opportunities. “We are looking to re-energize Habitat’s supporters in the Estes Valley,” said John Lovell, Director of Development. “To that end we have started a group called ‘Friends of Habitat’ that will help us better connect with the local community.” Plans are for the group to meet monthly in Estes Park. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the US Bank Community Room. There is also a need for volunteers on the Homeowner Selection Committee and for one to two people to represent the Estes Valley on the Board of Directors.
The homeowner selection process for Estes Park will begin in November of this year, with plans to begin construction of a new home in May of 2018. A community-wide mailer recently went out to the entire Estes Park community. It included details about the merger and upcoming plans for Habitat along with information about making financial contributions or volunteering to help build Estes Park’s next Habitat home.
The Estes Valley affiliate’s new partner, Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, has built 80 new homes and completed 22 post-flood rehabilitations since its inception in 1988. Flood recovery work continues in Lyons through its ReBuild program, with the first of six new homes scheduled to start this fall. The impact of their work to the local economy is substantial. Cumulative property taxes paid by St. Vrain Habitat home owners since 1988 is $844,444. The assessed value of these 80 homes is $14,647,974.
Habitat for Humanity was founded by Millard and Linda Fuller of Americus, Georgia in 1976. Its mission is to build affordable housing that can be purchased through no-profit, low cost mortgages. Homeowners are selected based on need. For more information visit www.stvrainhabitat.org or call 970-586-8301.
“Estes Valley Habitat brought 8 families with mortgages, land to build on, and a strong financial record to the table,” stated David Emerson, St. Vrain’s Executive Director. “It leverages the capabilities we already have on our staff and creates new opportunities for us to serve.”
There are immediate volunteer opportunities. “We are looking to re-energize Habitat’s supporters in the Estes Valley,” said John Lovell, Director of Development. “To that end we have started a group called ‘Friends of Habitat’ that will help us better connect with the local community.” Plans are for the group to meet monthly in Estes Park. Their next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 24th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in the US Bank Community Room. There is also a need for volunteers on the Homeowner Selection Committee and for one to two people to represent the Estes Valley on the Board of Directors.
The homeowner selection process for Estes Park will begin in November of this year, with plans to begin construction of a new home in May of 2018. A community-wide mailer recently went out to the entire Estes Park community. It included details about the merger and upcoming plans for Habitat along with information about making financial contributions or volunteering to help build Estes Park’s next Habitat home.
The Estes Valley affiliate’s new partner, Habitat for Humanity of the St. Vrain Valley, has built 80 new homes and completed 22 post-flood rehabilitations since its inception in 1988. Flood recovery work continues in Lyons through its ReBuild program, with the first of six new homes scheduled to start this fall. The impact of their work to the local economy is substantial. Cumulative property taxes paid by St. Vrain Habitat home owners since 1988 is $844,444. The assessed value of these 80 homes is $14,647,974.
Habitat for Humanity was founded by Millard and Linda Fuller of Americus, Georgia in 1976. Its mission is to build affordable housing that can be purchased through no-profit, low cost mortgages. Homeowners are selected based on need. For more information visit www.stvrainhabitat.org or call 970-586-8301.
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Habitat for Humanity St. Vrain Valley
Deeva Dailey
303-682-2485, ext. 111
www.stvrainhabitat.org
Deeva Dailey
303-682-2485, ext. 111
www.stvrainhabitat.org
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