Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity

Thanks to the support of the HOME program through the Clayton County Housing and Community Development Office, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity has been able to provide affordable homeownership to more than 75 families. HOME funds have been used to support new construction and rehabilitation efforts as well as provide mortgage assistance to qualified low-income families. The average HOME investment is $30,000 per family and is leveraged 4:1 by investments by donors, corporate sponsors, private foundations and local churches. Below are examples of the developments supported by HOME funds:

Faith Park - a 23 home development located in College Park, Georgia, was completed in 2006.

Raising the walls on the first day of the build is always a thrill for our volunteers. The homes in the background were also built by Habitat volunteers and serve as a constant reminder to the current volunteers of the importance of the work they are doing.

Lillian Lane - a seven home development located in Morrow, Georgia was completed in 2007.

Lillian Lane

Peachtree Corners - Five townhomes were built in partnership with a local builder and the support of the HOME program to yield our first mixed income community development. The picture below is of the dedication ceremony with volunteers and local dignitaries celebrating along with the future homeowners. This project was completed in 2008.

Dedication ceremony of Peachtree Corners

Peachtree Corners

The Avery - Use of HOME funds has helped SCHFH to expand not only the number of families being served but also to upgrade the quality of the finished product. The homes currently being built at The Avery in Jonesboro, Georgia are all EarthCraft and ENERGYSTAR certified to help maintain affordability throughout the life of the home. This 48 home subdivision is scheduled to be completed in 2012.

Volunteers take a break from their work at The Avery. The home in the background provides an example of the small details that are being used to make affordable housing something in which the entire community can take pride. Each home in this subdivision is a variation of the same basic plan with the variation of color and accent trim maintaining visual interest throughout the community.

HOME helps build community - An important aspect of HOME funds that cannot be overemphasized is that this funding source helps provide the opportunity for individuals and small groups who could not otherwise be a part of this effort to give back to their community and be a part of building the future.

Volunteers

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