Ryan Freeman, Marketing Manager, and Lyla Wolfstein, Grants and Events Manager, join us from the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity to discuss the organization's new housing projects, and the support systems that are available for the new owners of Habitat's homes. Habitat's history is founded on the concept of "partnership housing," where those who are seeking housing and Habitat volunteers work side by side with each other to build decent and affordable housing.
Decent and affordable housing greatly contributes to the overall positive health status of individuals and communities. The spread of Covid-19 through high-density and unhealthy housing continues to highlight the great need for decent and affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity in the Greater Albuquerque region continues to build new housing for low income families. The organization has also developed a Home Preservation and Repair Program that alleviates safety issues and restores appearances of home exteriors. The organization receives no Federal assistance and has developed an innovative revenue source through their "restore" program which sells donated items from the community. The restore initiative represents 30% of their revenue and provides support for their programming and housing.
You can support the Greater Albuquerque Habitat for Humanity by being a direct donor, by donating household goods, and by volunteering. Donate and Volunteer today; find out more by contacting Habitat at 505-359-2432 or habitatabq.org,