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New resources and program updates
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The survey for the fiscal year 2023 Habitat ReStore Annual Report is now open
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The survey for the FY2023 Habitat ReStore Annual Report will close Sept. 15.
- Complete the single-store survey if your affiliate had only one Habitat ReStore open during FY2023: July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
- Complete the multistore survey if your affiliate had two or more stores open at any point during FY2023, even if you now have only one store.
If you'd like to gather your information beforehand, you can download a printable version of the survey questions to help you prepare to fill it out online. This year, draft question sets for both single-store and multistore operations are available to better align with your experience when completing the survey. If you have questions about the survey, your store or affiliate HFHI Partner ID, please contact the Affiliate Support Center at (877) 434-4435 or ussupportcenter@habitat.org. |
Updated Habitat ReStore trifold brochure and wallet brochure
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Tell the Habitat ReStore story with the help of two marketing resources: an updated trifold brochure featuring four different cover photos and options to include a QR code, a local photo and social media icons; and a new, highly customizable wallet brochure that folds down to the size of a business card. Visit the Resource Warehouse and navigate to the ReStore section, then the Mission category for these resources, which are available as customizable PDFs and as a print-and-ship solution using a customizable online form. |
Celebrate World Habitat Day on Oct. 2
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How will you mark World Habitat Day? The United Nations designates the first Monday of October each year as World Habitat Day to draw attention to the global need for and importance of adequate shelter. The theme of this year's day is “Resilient Urban Economies: Cities as Drivers of Growth and Recovery,” which focuses on how the economies of cities can be positioned better to benefit all residents. Keep an eye out for the U.S. World Habitat Day Activation Guide and resources, available later this month. |
Affordable accessory dwelling units: Innovative housing solutions for households with low incomes and older adults
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Check out the new evidence brief on accessory dwelling units, which can expand housing options, particularly for households with older adults in need of affordable housing. This evidence brief will be followed by a peer chat on Sept. 7, at 1 p.m. EDT. Join Habitat for Humanity International’s U.S. Research and Measurement team and affiliate representatives who will share their experiences advocating for relaxed ADU regulations, soliciting funding and forming partnerships to build ADUs in their communities. Please register for the peer chat in advance. |
Practical guidance for operating after a disaster
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New resources to help localities and states remove housing barriers
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Have you engaged with your members of Congress during the August recess?
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This month, your federal legislators have been back in your state to reconnect with constituents and learn about the policy issues that are important to their local communities. We hope that you are taking advantage of this significant opportunity to meet with your members of Congress and tell them about your work and Habitat’s federal policy priorities for housing investments that would advance home affordability. If you have secured a visit or meeting with one of your elected officials or a member of their staff, please email Jessica Anderson, associate director of federal relations, at jeanderson@habitat.org to let us know how it went. We track interactions between congressional offices and Habitat affiliates to help organize our advocacy efforts and engagements on Capitol Hill. Review the August recess toolkit with how-to guides and Habitat's 2023 federal legislative talking points for guidance on how to engage with legislators. |
