Habitat Sarasota makes an impact in the community while building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota held their annual meeting on November 13, 2020 via Zoom with approximately 45 people in attendance. At the meeting the Community Impact from July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 was presented by Board Chair, John Peshkin.
“Habitat Sarasota continues to be financially strong. We are a debt free organization. Every charitable gift we receive goes toward building affordable homes, not overhead or administration costs.” says John Peshkin, Habitat Sarasota Board Chair and managing partner at Vanguard Land, a private real estate investment group.
Habitat Sarasota’s list of accomplishments from July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 include:
- 14 families served through affordable housing and critical home repair programs.
- 179 zero percent interest free mortgages serviced; 10 families paid off their mortgage.
- 705 volunteers contributed 13,000 hours toward the mission.
- We remitted almost $208,000 in property taxes to Sarasota County on behalf of our homeowners.
- Despite a 2-month closure due to COVID-19, our ReStore produced $1.5 million in revenue to support operating expenses.
- Habitat Sarasota continues to hold Guidestar’s highest level of recognition, a Platinum Seal of Transparency.
- Total revenue of just over $6.5 million dollars with $2.5 million dollars in charitable contributions.
We have evidence that our homeownership program benefits the families we serve. We recently surveyed nearly 180 families that have a mortgage with us. Since becoming a Habitat homeowner, 75% said they had greater job stability, 63% stated their financial stability had improved, and 62% said their children’s grades improved.
“Habitat Sarasota is blessed to have a toolbox that overflows with community support. Every resource is essential for us to quickly respond to homeowners’ needs and maintain a financially strong organization.”
Renee Snyder, President & CEO, Habitat Sarasota.
Announcement of Annual meeting original post: October 13, 2020
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota announces their annual meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2020. Please join us as we celebrate our homeowners, reflect on our community impact, honor our volunteers and thank our donors for such generous support.
Friday, November 13, 2020
12:00 – 12:45 PM
virtual event via ZOOM
Attendance is limited, please RSVP and a Zoom link will be sent closer to to the event. We encourage you to invite a friend to learn how they can make a meaningful impact in their community. Together, we build.