Mission And Fact Sheet
MissionHabitat for Humanity Buffalo establishes partnerships among God's
people to give a helping hand to families who otherwise would be unable
to achieve their dream of ownership of a simple decent house in a safe
environment.
Habitat for Humanity Buffalo (as of March, 2010)
- Founded: 1985.
- Built 25th home in 1994, 50th home in 1998, 75th home in 2000, 100th home in 2002, 150th home in 2005, 200th home in 2009
- Dedicated 201st home in March 2010
- Provide home ownership for 836 people including 546 children..
- 40 families are currently working toward sweat equity qualification of 150 hours.
- 90 cents of every dollar spent goes to construction.
- Habitat Buffalo ReStore-retail operation was established in 2005 to provide another funding stream for house construction. Located at 501 Amherst St., it provides used and discounted construction materials and home furnishings.
- Built on the East, West, North and South sides of Buffalo and the City of Lackawanna.
- Owners must complete 500 hours of sweat equity before owning home.
- Re-hab - $35,000 - $45,000; 8,000 labor hours; New - $75,000 - $80,000; 4,000 labor hours.
- Re-habs get new heating, plumbing and electrical systems, new windows, siding, roofs, insulation, interiors.
- Building lots sold to Habitat by the City of Buffalo for $1.