A safe home. Nutritious food. Health care. Access to good schools. Reliable transportation. If you could only have one of these essentials, which would you choose?

A recent study in Forsyth County showed that these are the choices that more than 25% of families in Forsyth County must make every day. It is sad that children born into poverty in Forsyth County have the third worst rate of upward mobility in the United States (out of the 2,875 assessed). Children born and raised impoverished in Forsyth have the most difficult time escaping their poverty as compared to any other county in America.1

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County takes this information to heart. Our mission, “Seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope”, serves as our motivation to help change the lives of children and families so that they have a greater chance to succeed in the community they call home.

Our Board of Directors, staff and community volunteers have developed this strategic plan to help achieve audacious goals by 2022. Our goal is to serve more children, more families, and create communities that provide opportunities for healthy and positive outcomes for families.

Your support of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County will enable families such as Michelle Peters (a single mother of four who adopted her niece making hers now a family of six) to live in a safe and healthy environment. Michelle, the first in her family to earn a college degree, strives to insure a better future for her family. The Habitat homeownership program demands a lot of effort, time, and commitment. Families are required to spend 300-400 hours taking classes, helping to build their home, and participating in other social engagement activities. Michelle makes time during this very busy schedule to be present for her family – her main priority. She was determined to fulfill her dream of owning her home.

Meeting this fundamental need for a decent place to live has a lasting impact that inspires families to become more involved. In fact, many go on to take the lead in further revitalization of their neighborhoods.

We ask that you look at our strategic plan and determine how you can support it. We hope you will choose to help us continue to make a difference in our community and in the lives of the children and families we serve.

1 Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren. “Data from Chetty and Hendren (2015): Causal Effects, Mobility Estimates and Covariates by County, CZ and Birth Cohort.” Equality of Opportunity, Harvard University. 2015, http://www.equality-of-opportunity.org/index.php/data.

View our 2022 Strategic Plan by clicking here.

 

A safe home. Nutritious food. Health care. Access to good schools. Reliable transportation. If you could only have one of these essentials, which would you choose?

A recent study in Forsyth County showed that these are the choices that more than 25% of families in Forsyth County must make every day. It is sad that children born into poverty in Forsyth County have the third worst rate of upward mobility in the United States (out of the 2,875 assessed). Children born and raised impoverished in Forsyth have the most difficult time escaping their poverty as compared to any other county in America.1

Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County takes this information to heart. Our mission, “Seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope”, serves as our motivation to help change the lives of children and families so that they have a greater chance to succeed in the community they call home.

Our Board of Directors, staff and community volunteers have developed this strategic plan to help achieve audacious goals by 2022. Our goal is to serve more children, more families, and create communities that provide opportunities for healthy and positive outcomes for families.

Your support of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County will enable families such as Michelle Peters (a single mother of four who adopted her niece making hers now a family of six) to live in a safe and healthy environment. Michelle, the first in her family to earn a college degree, strives to insure a better future for her family. The Habitat homeownership program demands a lot of effort, time, and commitment. Families are required to spend 300-400 hours taking classes, helping to build their home, and participating in other social engagement activities. Michelle makes time during this very busy schedule to be present for her family – her main priority. She was determined to fulfill her dream of owning her home.

Meeting this fundamental need for a decent place to live has a lasting impact that inspires families to become more involved. In fact, many go on to take the lead in further revitalization of their neighborhoods.

We ask that you look at our strategic plan and determine how you can support it. We hope you will choose to help us continue to make a difference in our community and in the lives of the children and families we serve.

1 Raj Chetty and Nathaniel Hendren. “Data from Chetty and Hendren (2015): Causal Effects, Mobility Estimates and Covariates by County, CZ and Birth Cohort.” Equality of Opportunity, Harvard University. 2015, http://www.equality-of-opportunity.org/index.php/data.

View our 2022 Strategic Plan by clicking here.