Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County

Thank you to our 118 community members who donated their vehicles to support housing stability in Snohomish County! Your contributions totaled $100,187! Because of your generosity, more families will have access to safe, affordable housing.

https://habitatsnohomish.org/carsforhomes/

Ticket sales for our annual Raise the Roof 2024 fundraiser close TODAY! It's not too late to take part in our main fundraising event of the year! Purchase your tickets today to help raise $100,000 to support our mission to build homes, communities and hope.

TICKETS: https://habitatsnohomish.org/raisetheroof/
DONATE NOW: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MInAJ8O2YJ9sJA-hn5r0Yg?t=1722988371

If you would like to make a contribution in advance or if you are unable to attend the event, would you consider making a donation through our event webpage?

We look forward to seeing you at our event on September 21st!

Don't miss out on our main fundraising event of the year! Ticket sales for our annual Raise the Roof 2024 fundraiser end next Wednesday, September 11th. Purchase your tickets soon to help raise $100,000 to support our mission to build homes, communities and hope.

If you've already purchased your ticket, please help us spread the word by inviting your friends and family to the event. And if you would like to make a contribution in advance or if you are unable to attend the event, would you consider making a donation through our event webpage?

Buy Tickets: https://habitatsnohomish.org/raisetheroof/
Donate Now: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/MInAJ8O2YJ9sJA-hn5r0Yg?t=1722988371

We look forward to seeing you at our event on September 21st!

Raise the Roof 2024 - Habitat for Humanity Snohomish County Raise the Roof 2024 We are pleased to invite you to our annual Raise the Roof fundraiser. This event is an opportunity to come together with your neighbors and make a difference in your community. With your participation, we can further our mission to build homes, community, and hope. Enjoy an eveni...

Volunteer at Habitat Snohomish today: https://habitatsnohomish.org/volunteer/

Exciting progress is happening at the Bayside Home! Thanks to our incredible volunteers and community support, the walls are up, the roof is complete, and we’re one step closer to providing our partner family with a safe, affordable home. Stay tuned for more updates!

With the end of the fiscal year, we are reflecting on Women Build 2024. Thank you to everyone who made it happen this year! #2024

At Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County, we believe everyone deserves a decent place to live. Our goal is to eliminate substandard housing and end the cycle of poverty by partnering with homeowners to build, repair, and preserve decent and affordable homes in our neighborhoods. It is only with support from our community like you that we can help hard-working households achieve the strength, stability and independence they need to build a better life for themselves.

Please join us for our Raise the Roof 2024 fundraiser on September 21st, 2024 from 5-8pm at the Lynnwood Event Center to hear more about Habitat’s work in the community and ways you can get involved. This is our main fundraising event of the year with a goal to raise $100,000 to support our mission to build homes, communities and hope. If you would like to make a contribution in advance or if you are unable to attend the event, would you consider making a donation through our event webpage?

As our housing crisis continues to intensify, I believe that only together as a community are we able to ensure that everyone in our neighborhoods has a decent place to live.

BUY TICKETS: https://loom.ly/LwtlnwI
DONATE NOW: https://loom.ly/iNQrDnA

We look forward to seeing you at our event on September 21st!

This has been a busy fiscal year for our construction team and volunteers! Through our Homeownership Program, qualified homebuyers partner with Habitat and the community to help build their own affordable homes by putting in sweat equity and purchasing their homes with an affordable mortgage.

Learn more: https://habitatsnohomish.org/

Rising housing prices and the increasing cost of living continue to exacerbate the affordable housing crisis in our region. Homeownership and its many benefits have become further out of reach for many of our Snohomish County residents. Area median income has not kept up with these rising prices. As a result, in 2024, a homebuyer needs to earn nearly twice the median income to afford a median-priced home.

Learn more about our solution: https://habitatsnohomish.org/homeownership/

Don't miss your chance to take part in our annual Raise the Roof fundraiser. This event is an opportunity to come together with your neighbors and make a difference in your community. With your participation, we can further our mission to build homes, community, and hope.

Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food and drink, a silent auction, inspiring guest speaker segments, and opportunities to learn about our important work in Snohomish County.

Get your tickets now: https://habitatsnohomish.org/raisetheroof/
Saturday, September 21st
5pm-8pm
Lynnwood Event Center

Habitat Snohomish will be at The Fair on 44th in Lynnwood, on Saturday, September 7th. Working with community partners and City Staff, Fair on 44th provides vehicle tours, demonstrations, and hands-on games and activities for families.
Learn more: https://www.lynnwoodwa.gov/Community/Play-Lynnwood/Healthy-Lynnwood/Community-Events/Fair-on-44th

Saturday, September 7th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Lynnwood's Civic Campus - 44th Ave W, between 188th st & 194th St SW

Your vehicle donations raised over $72 million nationally in just the last five years!

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. We accept almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, farm equipment and construction equipment. Vehicles do not need to be in working order and will be picked up for free!

Call: 1-877-277-4344
Or visit: https://habitatsnohomish.org/

We had the pleasure of guest speaking at the Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS® Golf and Give Tournament. As a key sponsor, SCCAR supports our mission to build homes, community, and hope in Snohomish County. We look forward to continuing our partnership and making a lasting impact together.

Learn more about SCCAR: https://www.sccar.org/

Thank you to the team at Astound Broadband for supporting Habitat Snohomish as a key sponsor as well as taking part in a day of service in our Lynnwood and Everett stores! Your dedication and hard work make a tangible difference in our community, and we are deeply grateful for your continued partnership.

We are pleased to invite you to our annual Raise the Roof fundraiser. This event is an opportunity to come together with your neighbors and make a difference in your community. With your participation, we can further our mission to build homes, community, and hope.

Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food and drink, a silent auction, inspiring guest speaker segments, and opportunities to learn about our important work in Snohomish County.

Get your tickets now: https://habitatsnohomish.org/raisetheroof/
Saturday, September 21st
5pm-8pm
Lynnwood Event Center

Earlier this week, the WA Dept. of Commerce announced the launch of the WA Families Clean Energy Credits grant program. The program will provide a one-time $200 energy bill credit to eligible low- and moderate-income customers across Washington, thanks to funding from the Climate Commitment Act.

For more information, read the Commerce webpage: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/program-index-2/washington-families-clean-energy-credits-grant-program/

To see if you qualify, please visit: https://wacleanenergycredits.com/relief_program

Office dogs feel at HOME at Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County! We couldn't find Jack until we took a look at our new tabling display...

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://habitatsnohomish.org/homeownership/

We had an amazing time at the Bite of Saint Mary Magdalen, 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 and will be picked up for free!

Call: 1-877-277-4344
Or visit: https://habitatsnohomish.org/

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://habitatsnohomish.org/building-with-youth/

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://www.habitat.org/media/3356/download

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: habitatsnohomish.org/carsforhomes

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://www.everettsd.org/cms/lib07/WA01920133/Centricity/Domain/1305/Goal STRIVE Brochure.pdf