Top Accomplishments of 2011

Milestones

Successfully launched Atlanta Habitat’s first Young Adult Faith Build. Sixteen congregations and faith-based organizations representing Christian, Hindu, and Jewish traditions provided the volunteer resources to build the home.
At the request of Habitat for Humanity International, Atlanta Habitat expanded its geographic service area by adding the region previously served by the South Fulton Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
Completed site development work at Verbena Place that will become the future home to more than 50 families.
Retained the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management.

Raised approximately $7.95 million in total revenue. $253,395 in In-kind donations were received.
Met all program requirements to ensure continuation of HOME and FHLB funds. These
programs provided 55 homeowners with down payment assistance totaling $399,700.
Recruited and managed more than 14,600 volunteers, an increase of 8% from 2010.

Closed on the sale of Habitat houses to 41 qualified families.
The homeowner education program delivered 106 Home Smart classes that were attended by 256 Atlanta Habitat homebuyer and homeowner families. There were 140 homeowners who elected to attend classes beyond program requirements.
Partnered with the Warrick Dunn Family Foundation for three more Homes for the Holidays presentations, bringing the total number of families served in our 10 year partnership to 18, benefiting 62 family members.

Constructed 44 new, affordable, energy efficient, quality houses, renovated 10 Habitat II’s, and implemented two Brush with Kindness projects with existing homeowners.
Acquired 43 lots, including 13 donations. The average price of the purchased lots was $8,925, compared to an average price of $12,178 for lots purchased in 2010.
Training received by all construction staff for Green Advantage®Certification, our new standard for green building.
Adjusted building designs to accommodate the HUGS guardrail systemfor residential fall protection, providing a safer environment for volunteers and staff working on the roof.

Raised approximately $431,000 in net revenue, based on 11 months of sales due to one month closure for refurbishing.
Recycled and reused at least 992 tons of material in 2011, bringing the total diverted from our landfills since 2001 to an estimated 4,505 tons.