Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity

Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit interfaith housing ministry founded on Christian principles that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from our community, and to make decent, safe shelter a matter of conscience and action. We invite people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with workforce families looking to provide a better life and a stronger future.

We join forces with Richmond area families, local government, businesses, faith groups, schools, associations and individual volunteers and donors to build decent, modest homes that families can afford to buy through 0% interest mortgages we provide.

HABITAT EVENTS

GOLDEN GIFT IS BACK!

Donate your UVC points to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity. Your gifts will help to build a decent, affordable home for a family right here in Richmond. Simply turn in or mail your Golden Gift Certifcate to Richmond Habitat for Humanity at 2281 Dabney Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23230. Gift Certificates must be received by June 12th.

A Green Habitat for Habitat Homeowners

Richmond Habitat for Humanity’s Angus Road Subdivision will soon have a sustainable, green landscape thanks to a partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Chesterfield County Office; Richmond Council of Garden Clubs; Richmond Professional Grounds Management Society (RPGMS); Southern States; Ukrop’s Super Markets/Watkins Nurseries Composting Partnership; Yard Works/Grind-All; Colesville Nursery; Wetsel Inc.; and Tractor Supply.

The Angus Road Initiative is the largest landscaping project ever conducted by Richmond Habitat, involving over 40 local businesses, landscaping professionals, and master gardeners from throughout the region. Under the leadership of the Virginia Cooperative Extension – Chesterfield Office, industry specialists, horticulturalists, and professional groundskeepers have joined together to create earth-friendly landscapes in concert with Habitat homeowner families. The project exemplifies community collaboration at its best – no “turf wars” here, only regional partners coming together to create beautiful and sustainable landscape for our homeowner families.

Landscaping at the new 17- home subdivision will serve not only an aesthetic purpose but will also aid in energy and environmental conservation. Landscape designs will focus on the use of shade trees and native, drought tolerant plant materials to help reduce energy and water consumption. Click here to read more….

To view photos, click on the links below:
Phase One, Day One (February 7)
Phase One, Day Two (February 9)
Phase One, Days Three-Four (February 10-11)
Phase Two (March 28)
Phase Three (May 9)

Special thanks to the following partners for their leadership and participation in our Sustainable Landscaping Initiative.

Over 60 faith and jurisdictional leaders attended the “Building on Faith” Affordable Housing Summit, held at First Baptist Church in Richmond on April 16. Participants garnered heightened awareness of today’s affordable housing challenges and opportunities from a panel of area experts. Leisha LaRiviere, Executive Director, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, presented RMHFH’s strategic approach to affordable development. Topics of discussion included affordable housing awareness, regional collaboration of non-profit housing providers, faith partnerships, and the “theology of the hammer” as an expression of faith. Click here to read more...

Laura Lafayette, Pres. and CEO of the Richmond Association of REALTORS®
Lee Householder, President of the Richmond Community Development Alliance; Executive Director of ElderHomes
Rev. Dr. Gordon Mapes, Pastor of the Brandermill Church
Dr. Imad Damaj, President of the Virginia Muslim Coalition

Affordable Housing Awareness 2009 was a fabulous success for the greater Richmond community! RMHFH was pleased to provide multiple volunteer opportunities, engage in local advocacy events, and participate in the promotion and awareness of the affordable housing mission for the greater Richmond region. The Richmond Association of REALTORS® partnership with AHAW helped launch a week-long event that afforded 171 RMHFH volunteers the opportunity to build and rehab three houses in two jurisdictions as well as create organizational implements at the ReStore to better showcase retail items.

This event, which coincided with National Volunteer Week, continues to provide an excellent public exposure opportunity to the affiliate as well as engage local community “on the ground” to see the impact affordable housing can make on the low-income population of our service areas. Thanks to Laura Lafayette and the RAR’s partnership in developing the advocacy base and leadership for this project, Affordable Housing Awareness Week has established an audible voice for the affordable housing community throughout the region.

Interested in living at the Pillars at Oakmont,
Richmond Habitat's new multi-family development in Church Hill?

The Pillars at Oakmont, a mixed income community, will include 12 townhomes and a triplex for sale in three income brackets:

30-60% Area Median Income Earners (9 homes reserved)
60-80% Area Median Income Earners (3 homes reserved)
No Income Requirements (3 homes will be sold on open market)

The development, located at T Street and 33rd Street in the City's Church Hill neighborhood, will offer a natural intersection of income earners to reflect the diverse, mixed-income population that lives in this walk-able, urban community.

Interested applicants should call for additional information to reserve a space in this development. Those residents who have lived or worked for one year in the City of Richmnd and the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, and New Kent are eligible to apply. Call 804-232-7001, or email anna@richmondhabitat.org .

Are you a teacher, public safety employee, government worker or part of the private sector workforce and struggle to meet your monthly home mortgage or rental payment? Do you want to have access to affordable housing in your locality? Are you interested in purchasing an affordable home?

Richmond Habitat recognizes that the median price of a home in the Richmond region increases approximately 50 percent every five years, yet worker salaries are not keeping up with these increases. In response to this critical gap between housing costs and income level increases, RMHFH has expanded its services to a wider range of income earners to help meet the affordable housing needs of our growing workforce population. While our core mission remains focused on familes in the 30-60% area median income population, Richmond Habitat's service epansion now makes it possible for families with earnings in the 60-80% area median income bracket to also apply for our homeownership program.

30-60% area median income
>60-80% area median income

Two 2-story Habitat homes were recently completed in Richmond's Highland Park neigborhood thanks to two generous $65,000 grants from Bank of America and Capital One. The new houses on E. Brookland Park Boulevard were built on adjacent lots that were donated to Richmond Habitat in December 2007 by Randy and Meade Welch of Glendale Homes.

The homes are the first two houses ever built by Richmond Habitat using James Hardie cement fiber siding. Simulated to look like wood planking, the new siding enhances the homes' exterior design, allowing the houses to blend seamlessly with the architectural style of the surrounding neighborhood. Additionally, the new flame retardant and weather resistant siding will provide greater durability and less maintenance for Habitat homeowner families. Click here to read more...

New Kent County Department of Community Development has approved subdivision plans for 6 new affordable, workforce homes, off Hopewell Road/Route 619. Under the supervision of Richmond Habitat Superintendent Jerry Mialaret, the first group of volunteers will soon begin construction of 2 of the 6 new homes planned for the new subdivision. Monies raised by the New Kent County Habitat for Humanity Committee with the support of the local community will fund the upfront costs for building materials to construct the homes in the new development. Richmond Habitat for Humanity will also provide upfront funding for all infrastructure, including the installment of a new road and well/septic systems. The new Habitat subdivision will add 6 new homes to the County’s affordable housing inventory, offering workforce families the opportunity to live in the County where they currently work to provide needed services to County residents. It is estimated that the new subdivision will add approximately over $1,000,000.00 to the New Kent County tax base.
Click here to read more...

Virginia Housing Development Authority Celebrates 10 Years of Partnership with Richmond Habitat

Over 30 skilled volunteers from the VHDA rolled up sleeves, took hammer in hand, and put their advocacy for affordable housing into action, framing 2 new Habitat homes in New Kent County. Delegate Chris Peace, Virginia’s 97th District Representative, joined the volunteer build effort on April 3.

VHDA celebrates 10 years of partnership with RMHFH through pro bono mortgage servicing and ‘hands on’ construction. Each year VHDA picks an area around the state to build a house with Habitat for Humanity. This year, VHDA associates chose to support the New Kent Committee of RMHFH in its effort to construct the first two homes in New Kent County. These homes will be the 4th and 5th homes that the VHDA has helped RMHFH build.

Click here for more information on Delegate Peace’s advocacy for affordable housing.

At Richmond Habitat, community revitalization, economic development and good design are closely intertwined. Sustainable design, which considers the long-term social, economic and environmental impact of our developments, is just plain good economics. Cost is an important driving factor of our green build programs. As an EarthCraft-certified and Energy Star-rated Class A contractor, our green building tactics take into consideration low-impact building methods, environmentally-friendly materials use, and energy-efficient systems to provide measurable, long terms savings for our homeowners. EarthCraft certified homes provide healthier indoor air quality, lower utility bills, more durability and less maintenance as well as greater comfort for homeowners.

In keeping with our commitment to green building, Richmond Habitat is an Energy Star partner. In December 2006, Richmond Habitat achieved the first Energy Star rating for any Habitat affiliate in the Commonwealth of Virginia when it built the first Energy Star home in Charles City County. Energy Star qualified homes must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Making our homes more energy efficient with Energy Star helps to improve energy efficiency and reduce high energy bills, providing long term savings for our homeowners.

The Richmond Habitat ReStore, our building and home improvement retail store, also helps to divert reusable goods from our landfills by selling new, gently used, and salvaged building supplies to the general public at greatly reduced prices. The ReStore participates in Habitat for Humanity International's overall environmental goals by diverting uusable materials away from the waste stream, while promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources. All profits are channeled into building new EarthCraft certified and Energy Star rated homes for Habitat homeowners.

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Employment Application Construction Volunteers Needed for Winter Builds All first time volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation. Volunteer Orientation: Please note change in location and time* Please arrive at 8:45 a.m. Doors close at 9:00 a.m. June 13; July 11 Homeowners orientation: Please note change in location and time* Please arrive at 8:45a.m. Doors close at 9:00 a.m. July 18; September 19; November 21 Please note: Beginning after the month of May 2009, homeowner orientations will take place every other month on the 3rd Saturday of the month. See current schedule listed above. Location of Orientations: NEW LOCATION Richmond Habitat ReStore 1901 Roane Street Richmond, VA 23222 Directions to ReStore 2008-2009 BUILD PARTNERS City of Richmond Angus Road Neighborhood •Bon Air Friends •Brandermill Church •Capital One (2 homes) •Circuit City •CJW Medical Center (HCA) •Community Build/ReStore •Fall Apostle Build •Hokies vs Hoos Habitat Challenge/MeadWestvaco Foundation •LandAmerica •Peace Build •Philip Morris USA (2 homes) •Spring Apostles Build •Trinity United Methodist (Chesterfield) •Trinity United Methodist (Henrico) •Women Build Highland View •University of Richmond 22nd Street (Church Hill) • Sigma Chi Brookland Park Boulevard •Bank of America •Capital One The Pillars at Oakmont (Church Hill) •Apostles Build •House of Faith •The Bryan Foundation New Kent County Hopewell Road/McLaughlin Lane Donate to Richmond Habitat through United Way’s Giving Campaign Combined Federal Campaign Code: 52291 Combined Virginia Campaign Code: 3767 Local Government and Schools Code: 139 Richmond Habitat In the Media : Read the Sunday, March 8 RTD article by Greg Gilligan about how Richmond Habitat homes blend in with neighborhood architecture and RMHFH's first foray into the use of James Hardie cement fiber siding on its home exteriors. Read the Saturday, Februrary 28 RTD article by Melodie Martin about Richmond Habitat's first subdivision in New Kent County. *Read the Sunday, December 28 RTD* article by Doug Childers about Richmond Habitat "Green Building" Initiatives. Read the Sunday, December 7 RTD article by Doug Childers about RMHFH's new designs. Read the August 6 RTD article by Michael Martz about RMHFH's land purchase from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Read the June 6 RTD article by Reed Williams about the launch of Richmond Habitat’s Land Campaign and visit by Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan T.M. Reckford. Read the June 1** RTD article by Carol Hazard about how RMHFH is planning its first mixed-income, multi-family community in Richmond Read the October 2007 RTD article, “Richmond Habitat announces new Executive Director, Leisha LaRiviere." Read the May 2007 Henrico Citizen article “Habitat Gets Schooled” about the Douglas S. Freeman High School build with Richmond Habitat Read (or download) our latest Winter 2008 newsletter . A high speed connection is highly recommended .	BUILDING MORE THAN HOUSES Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit interfaith housing ministry founded on Christian principles that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from our community, and to make decent, safe shelter a matter of conscience and action. We invite people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with workforce families looking to provide a better life and a stronger future. We join forces with Richmond area families, local government, businesses, faith groups, schools, associations and individual volunteers and donors to build decent, modest homes that families can afford to buy through 0% interest mortgages we provide. HABITAT EVENTS GOLDEN GIFT IS BACK! Donate your UVC points to Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity. Your gifts will help to build a decent, affordable home for a family right here in Richmond. Simply turn in or mail your Golden Gift Certifcate to Richmond Habitat for Humanity at 2281 Dabney Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23230. Gift Certificates must be received by June 12th. A Green Habitat for Habitat Homeowners Richmond Habitat for Humanity’s Angus Road Subdivision will soon have a sustainable, green landscape thanks to a partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE), Chesterfield County Office; Richmond Council of Garden Clubs; Richmond Professional Grounds Management Society (RPGMS); Southern States; Ukrop’s Super Markets/Watkins Nurseries Composting Partnership; Yard Works/Grind-All; Colesville Nursery; Wetsel Inc.; and Tractor Supply. The Angus Road Initiative is the largest landscaping project ever conducted by Richmond Habitat, involving over 40 local businesses, landscaping professionals, and master gardeners from throughout the region. Under the leadership of the Virginia Cooperative Extension – Chesterfield Office, industry specialists, horticulturalists, and professional groundskeepers have joined together to create earth-friendly landscapes in concert with Habitat homeowner families. The project exemplifies community collaboration at its best – no “turf wars” here, only regional partners coming together to create beautiful and sustainable landscape for our homeowner families. Landscaping at the new 17- home subdivision will serve not only an aesthetic purpose but will also aid in energy and environmental conservation. Landscape designs will focus on the use of shade trees and native, drought tolerant plant materials to help reduce energy and water consumption. Click here to read more…. To view photos, click on the links below: Phase One, Day One (February 7) Phase One, Day Two (February 9) Phase One, Days Three-Four (February 10-11) Phase Two (March 28) Phase Three (May 9) Special thanks to the following partners for their leadership and participation in our Sustainable Landscaping Initiative. "Building on Faith" Affordable Housing Summit First Baptist Church, April 16, 2009 Over 60 faith and jurisdictional leaders attended the “Building on Faith” Affordable Housing Summit, held at First Baptist Church in Richmond on April 16. Participants garnered heightened awareness of today’s affordable housing challenges and opportunities from a panel of area experts. Leisha LaRiviere, Executive Director, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity, presented RMHFH’s strategic approach to affordable development. Topics of discussion included affordable housing awareness, regional collaboration of non-profit housing providers, faith partnerships, and the “theology of the hammer” as an expression of faith. Click here to read more... A special thank you to the panelists for sharing their insights and knowledge regarding the new housing arena and the challenges faced by low to moderately low income earners in Central Virginia. Laura Lafayette, Pres. and CEO of the Richmond Association of REALTORS® Lee Householder, President of the Richmond Community Development Alliance; Executive Director of ElderHomes Rev. Dr. Gordon Mapes, Pastor of the Brandermill Church Dr. Imad Damaj, President of the Virginia Muslim Coalition Affordable Housing Awareness 2009 was a fabulous success for the greater Richmond community! RMHFH was pleased to provide multiple volunteer opportunities, engage in local advocacy events, and participate in the promotion and awareness of the affordable housing mission for the greater Richmond region. The Richmond Association of REALTORS® partnership with AHAW helped launch a week-long event that afforded 171 RMHFH volunteers the opportunity to build and rehab three houses in two jurisdictions as well as create organizational implements at the ReStore to better showcase retail items. This event, which coincided with National Volunteer Week, continues to provide an excellent public exposure opportunity to the affiliate as well as engage local community “on the ground” to see the impact affordable housing can make on the low-income population of our service areas. Thanks to Laura Lafayette and the RAR’s partnership in developing the advocacy base and leadership for this project, Affordable Housing Awareness Week has established an audible voice for the affordable housing community throughout the region. HABITAT NEWS Is this a Richmond Habitat house? Interested in living at the Pillars at Oakmont, Richmond Habitat's new multi-family development in Church Hill? The Pillars at Oakmont, a mixed income community, will include 12 townhomes and a triplex for sale in three income brackets: 30-60% Area Median Income Earners (9 homes reserved) 60-80% Area Median Income Earners (3 homes reserved) No Income Requirements (3 homes will be sold on open market) The development, located at T Street and 33rd Street in the City's Church Hill neighborhood, will offer a natural intersection of income earners to reflect the diverse, mixed-income population that lives in this walk-able, urban community. Interested applicants should call for additional information to reserve a space in this development. Those residents who have lived or worked for one year in the City of Richmnd and the counties of Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Henrico, and New Kent are eligible to apply. Call 804-232-7001, or email anna@richmondhabitat.org . Are you a teacher, public safety employee, government worker or part of the private sector workforce and struggle to meet your monthly home mortgage or rental payment? Do you want to have access to affordable housing in your locality? Are you interested in purchasing an affordable home? Richmond Habitat recognizes that the median price of a home in the Richmond region increases approximately 50 percent every five years, yet worker salaries are not keeping up with these increases. In response to this critical gap between housing costs and income level increases, RMHFH has expanded its services to a wider range of income earners to help meet the affordable housing needs of our growing workforce population. While our core mission remains focused on familes in the 30-60% area median income population, Richmond Habitat's service epansion now makes it possible for families with earnings in the 60-80% area median income bracket to also apply for our homeownership program. 30-60% area median income >60-80% area median income A Story of Hope in Today's Tough Economy Bank of America and Capital One Remain Committed to Affordable Housing ...even in challenging times Two 2-story Habitat homes were recently completed in Richmond's Highland Park neigborhood thanks to two generous $65,000 grants from Bank of America and Capital One. The new houses on E. Brookland Park Boulevard were built on adjacent lots that were donated to Richmond Habitat in December 2007 by Randy and Meade Welch of Glendale Homes. The homes are the first two houses ever built by Richmond Habitat using James Hardie cement fiber siding. Simulated to look like wood planking, the new siding enhances the homes' exterior design, allowing the houses to blend seamlessly with the architectural style of the surrounding neighborhood. Additionally, the new flame retardant and weather resistant siding will provide greater durability and less maintenance for Habitat homeowner families. Click here to read more... New Kent Breaks Ground on 1st Habitat for Humanity Subdivision! New Kent County Department of Community Development has approved subdivision plans for 6 new affordable, workforce homes, off Hopewell Road/Route 619. Under the supervision of Richmond Habitat Superintendent Jerry Mialaret, the first group of volunteers will soon begin construction of 2 of the 6 new homes planned for the new subdivision. Monies raised by the New Kent County Habitat for Humanity Committee with the support of the local community will fund the upfront costs for building materials to construct the homes in the new development. Richmond Habitat for Humanity will also provide upfront funding for all infrastructure, including the installment of a new road and well/septic systems. The new Habitat subdivision will add 6 new homes to the County’s affordable housing inventory, offering workforce families the opportunity to live in the County where they currently work to provide needed services to County residents. It is estimated that the new subdivision will add approximately over $1,000,000.00 to the New Kent County tax base. Click here to read more... Virginia Housing Development Authority Celebrates 10 Years of Partnership with Richmond Habitat Over 30 skilled volunteers from the VHDA rolled up sleeves, took hammer in hand, and put their advocacy for affordable housing into action, framing 2 new Habitat homes in New Kent County. Delegate Chris Peace, Virginia’s 97th District Representative, joined the volunteer build effort on April 3. VHDA celebrates 10 years of partnership with RMHFH through pro bono mortgage servicing and ‘hands on’ construction. Each year VHDA picks an area around the state to build a house with Habitat for Humanity. This year, VHDA associates chose to support the New Kent Committee of RMHFH in its effort to construct the first two homes in New Kent County. These homes will be the 4th and 5th homes that the VHDA has helped RMHFH build. Click here for more information on Delegate Peace’s advocacy for affordable housing. Richmond Habitat’s Response to Regional Housing Needs Current Build Plans Angus Road, City of Richmond (17 homes) - completed T Street, City of Richmond (15 homes) - Mixed-income townhomes and triplex Kingsport Lane, Chesterfield County (7 homes) Springs Road, City of Richmond (12-16 homes) Dale Avenue, City of Richmond (35 homes and Community Center) Wilcox Neck Road, Charles City (3 homes) McLaughlin Lane, off Hopewell Road, New Kent (6 homes) Subject to zoning requirements Richmond Habitat's Commitment to Green Building At Richmond Habitat, community revitalization, economic development and good design are closely intertwined. Sustainable design, which considers the long-term social, economic and environmental impact of our developments, is just plain good economics. Cost is an important driving factor of our green build programs. As an EarthCraft-certified and Energy Star-rated Class A contractor, our green building tactics take into consideration low-impact building methods, environmentally-friendly materials use, and energy-efficient systems to provide measurable, long terms savings for our homeowners. EarthCraft certified homes provide healthier indoor air quality, lower utility bills, more durability and less maintenance as well as greater comfort for homeowners. In keeping with our commitment to green building, Richmond Habitat is an Energy Star partner. In December 2006, Richmond Habitat achieved the first Energy Star rating for any Habitat affiliate in the Commonwealth of Virginia when it built the first Energy Star home in Charles City County. Energy Star qualified homes must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Making our homes more energy efficient with Energy Star helps to improve energy efficiency and reduce high energy bills, providing long term savings for our homeowners. The Richmond Habitat ReStore, our building and home improvement retail store, also helps to divert reusable goods from our landfills by selling new, gently used, and salvaged building supplies to the general public at greatly reduced prices. The ReStore participates in Habitat for Humanity International's overall environmental goals by diverting uusable materials away from the waste stream, while promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources. All profits are channeled into building new EarthCraft certified and Energy Star rated homes for Habitat homeowners. \| \| \| \| \| Homeowners \| \| Docs © 2007 2281 Dabney Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23230-3336 (Tel) 804-232-7001, (Fax) 804-232 7025, Automated Information Line: 804-358-5899 ReStore Office Location: 1901 Roane Street, Richmond, VA, 804-228-1305 Terms and Conditions Privacy Statement Contact

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