25 years of building the foundation for an affordable future
FY2022-23 Impact Report
Why Home Matters
- Homeownership is a catalyst to wealth building for U.S. households. Research has shown a correlation between homeownership and increased wealth, with each year of homeownership tending to be associated with an additional $9,500 in net wealth, on average.
- Homeownership leads to better test scores and higher rates of high school graduation and college attendance, especially among children of low-income homeowners.
- Regardless of income level, homeownership promotes civic and social engagement.
- Decent, affordable housing improves physical and mental health.
- Affordable, sustainable homes reduce energy consumption, diminishing the energy burden for low-income households.
- Data source: What are the benefits of homeownership?
Impact of Homeownership
100%
of Habitat EJC homeowners say that life improved for them after moving into their Habitat home.
88%
rated their self-esteem as high to moderate-high after moving into their Habitat home.
94%
are proud of their neighborhood.
87%
of Habitat EJC homeowners have children.
80%
of those children old enough graduated from high school.
73%
of those children who graduated furthered their education (college, trade school, certificate program, or other).
44%
of adults in Habitat homes furthered their education and 12% are planning to go back to school.
69%
say owning a home has helped improve their job opportunities.
94%
say owning a home has improved their overall health.
100%
feel safe in their neighborhood.
A conversation with Jamie Maciejewski, Executive Director, and Jim Golden, Board President
Photography courtesy of Sarah Wright Photography, Chris Bates, Mae Wolfe, Jay Syverson and Habitat staff.
Website and impact report designed by Fusion Creative Works.
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