FY23 Annual Report

 

 

 

 

About Us

Founded in 1982, Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland (HFHMM) creates opportunities for lower income families to break the cycle of poverty through homeownership. We believe a decent place to live and an affordable mortgage enables homeowners to save more, invest in education, pursue opportunities and gain financial stability. Since we began, we have mobilized the community to work alongside families to build 63 new homes, rehabilitate 39 vacant, distressed properties, and complete 726 weatherization and repair projects throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. In doing so, we have helped over 1,667 people realize strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable housing. We have issued over $16 million in zero-interest financing and spent over $25 million on construction in the local community. HFHMM’s programs serve lower-income families who earn up to 80% of the area median income (AMI), who cannot secure conventional financing for either purchasing a new home or making repairs to their existing property, and who live in substandard housing or experience significant housing cost burdens. Our partner families must also complete sweat equity to build their future home, creating a collaborative and empowering experience.

 

Letter from Board Chair

Dear Friends of Affordable Housing,

As we reflect on the past year, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the accomplishments of Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland (HFHMM). Together, staff, volunteers, donors, board members, and community partners have made a significant impact on the lives of 78 families served in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties. This brings us to 656 families impacted since our founding more than 40 years ago and this is made possible through activities in home construction, home preservation, Habitat ReStores and advocacy. To all of you that donated your time, talent and treasures, we sincerely thank you!

Your dedication and unwavering commitment are the driving forces behind Habitat’s success. This past year was marked by significant milestones as we remain committed to Habitat’s mission to build strength, stability and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. Read more… 
 

  • Board Members

    Gerard McLoughlin, Jr., Chair*
    Nicholas Serenyi, Vice Chair*
    Scott Umosella, Treasurer*
    Peggy Jones, Associate Treasurer*
    Stephanie P. Anderson, Secretary*

  • Rev. Rochelle Andrews
    Geoffrey Barker
    Tiffany Dodson
    Ken Gordon
    Christopher Hatcher
    Mac Lillard
    Mary LoGiudice

  • Roberto Montesinos
    Michelle Morenza
    Ericc Powell*
    Susan Traver*
    Pasco Umbriac
    *Denotes Executive Committee Member

Our History

Volunteers

Volunteers are the hands, hearts and voices for our mission to provide affordable housing solutions. In FY23, Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland engaged 5,216 individual volunteers in our offices, ReStores, and on our construction sites for a total of 37,832 hours. All of these efforts combined saved HFHMM $1,154,054 in FY23.

  • Donor Volunteers

    Alex Cazes
    Alexandra Bryk
    Allie Mann
    Allison DeLand
    Ameera Hussain
    Amy Fisher
    Amy Gensemer
    Andrew Pierce
    Ann Gang
    Ann Lafontaine
    Ann Massey
    Anna Behnam
    Anna Chung
    Anna-Karin Liljas
    Annette Broner
    Ashli Bell
    Asurayya Worrede
    Austin Gallegos
    Beth Core
    Brett Lambert
    Brian Scott
    Brittany Hagaman
    Cara Pearlman
    Caren Norris
    Carolyn Taylor
    Cassandra DeLisle
    Chad McGlaughlin
    Cheryl DiFrank
    Connor Smith
    Cory Sholter
    Dana Bowman
    Dana Hill
    Darlene Monlish
    David Gold
    Dawn Stallard
    Denise Fortin
    Denise Pernick
    Diana Cogan
    Divya Cheedu
    Donna Sales-Smith
    Dorothy Murdoch
    Doug Palmer
    Edward Tupin
    Elinore Mercer
    Emma Tuberty-Vaughan
    Erica Dispenza
    Fernanda Pilataxi
    Florence Hunt
    Frances Tosto
    Francesca Casano
    Frank Comer
    Gary Rentsch
    Getnet Degfe
    Ghaidan Shamsan
    Ginna Ingram
    Giselle Morch
    Haiyi Jiang
    Heather Stewart
    Helen Cawley
    Hope Hassell
    Huiying Han
    Ileana Schinder
    Indira Prajapati
    Irina Ramos
    Ivy Black
    Jacqueline Cronin
    Jacqueline Ipina
    Jamie Berk
    Jeanne Mendelson

  • Jeff Hollingsworth
    Jennifer Eck
    Jessica Ruiz
    Jim Dunleavey
    Jinyu Kang
    Joan Owens
    Jocelyn Fleming
    Jodee Lichtenstein
    John Gaffney
    John Higgins
    John Pranzatelli
    Jolie Jupiter
    Juan Alvarez Gonzalez
    Kaitlin LeFebre
    Karen McCullough
    Karen Parker
    Katherine Stringer
    Kathy Mulgrew
    Kathy Staudaher
    Kenneth Gordon
    Kenzi Stewart
    Kevin Wheeler
    Kris Kornemann
    Krista Kinneer
    Kristen Lekstrom
    Kristen Martin
    Kristian Anderson
    Laila Oinas
    Lakeisha Tillery
    Laura Hutchcroft
    Lauren Witter
    Laurena White
    Laurie Brodsky
    Laurie Bryan
    Leslie Liberato
    Leslie Moser
    Linda Youngentob
    Lisa Brown
    Lisa Davison
    Lisa Feldman
    Lisa Rodriguez
    Lisa Sandy
    Liz Huntley
    Loretta Reid
    Lydia Greenlees
    Lynn Fishman
    Mackenzie Lillard
    Maggie Thomas
    Mara Berzins
    Marco Gymnopoulos
    Margaret Cromelin
    Margot Jones
    Maria Bender
    Maria Rico
    Marissa Falcone
    Maritza Carnegie
    Maritza Falcon
    Marlene Dressman
    Martina Moutawakkil
    Mary Englert
    Mary LoGiudice
    Maya Arnold
    Megan Bonanno
    Megan Isaacson
    Melissa de los Reyes
    Melissa Marcia
    Meredith Uebersax
    Michael Bucci
    Michael Opincar
    Michael Rafter
    Michele Shannon

  • Mimi Kress
    Mindy Saffer
    Monica Dean
    Nancy Lee
    Nancy Markowitz
    Nerea Gibson
    Nichole Swinson
    Nicola Reid
    Niluka de Mel
    Nora Whitescarver
    Palak Parekh
    Pam Smart
    Pan Pan
    Pasco Umbriac
    Patricia Sterba
    Philip Chi
    Rachel Cornwell
    Rebecca Filippi
    Rebecca Halpin
    Renee Brodsky
    Rich Burnes
    Roberto Montesinos
    Roberto Rivera
    Ronda McDowell
    Ruoyan Chen
    Ryan DeKorte
    Ryan Ghosh
    Samara Witter
    Sandra Opilla
    Sangjucta Barkataki
    Sara Sonet
    Sarah Minard
    Sarah Schooler
    Sari Hornstein
    Scott Umosella
    Serena Appiah
    Shane Cronin
    Shelby Cruz
    Sintia Petrosian
    Sonia Galdeano
    Sonia Sonner
    Sonseeahray Hopkins
    Stacey Milne
    Stacey Sauter
    Stephanie Lin
    Stephanie Zalesak-Kravec
    Steve Arbitman
    Susan Miller
    Susan Schooler
    Susan Traver
    Susie Paschal
    Tammy Davison
    Tammy Marinucci
    Tanya Speed
    Terri Lewis
    Terry Forline
    Thuy Truong
    Tiffany Dodson
    Tina Del Casale
    Tina Thoman
    Urlecia Cooks
    Vanessa Muniz-Medina
    Veronica Vela
    Victoria Petrides
    Xi Chen
    Yolande Mbimba
    Yong Yuan
    Yvette Gause
    Yvette Tarlov
    Zaheena (Areela) Hussain

New Development


The Randolph Road Community is an innovative development nestled near the intersection of Randolph and Veirs Mill Roads that unites Montgomery County, Arlington Housing Corporation, and Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland to transform 6.2 acres of county-owned land into a vibrant, desirable, and affordable mixed-income housing community.

Habitat Metro Maryland is building 27 homeownership units as part of the larger Randolph Road Community, which co-locates 3 single-family detached homes and 24 owner-occupied condos on a larger parcel with 160+ rental units.

The 24 two- and three-bedroom condominium units will have larger bedrooms than typically found in similar units, enabling them to house families of up to 6 people. The condos will be situated on a half-acre park that runs through the center of the community and will include opportunities for kids to run around a playground, families to grill for gathering, and residents to relax in a large open space.

Construction started in early 2023. Check out live updates here.

Family Story

My name is Carolyn Hipkins, I am a single head of household. My other family members consist of a sister, her husband, and a niece and nephew. Originally, I’m from New Jersey. My family and I moved to the Washington, DC metro area when I was a junior in college. My parents, sister, and I lived in Silver Spring for a while prior to my parents purchasing a home in Cheverly. After graduating college and working for a few years, I moved out of my parents’ home.

I’ve lived in Prince George's County for several years now. I decided to apply for a Habitat home after living in a one bedroom, one bath home for over 5 years. Unfortunately, the apartment management was unresponsive and slow to respond to maintenance problems. Increasingly crime became a concern in this area, and I no longer felt safe living under these conditions. My Habitat home is in a much more peaceful location, close to my family, friends, and my church. The home is a single story so I won’t need to climb any stairs which will allow for aging in place. The home is close to a Metro Station which is great for my commute to work. After receiving the call that I’d been approved to purchase, I called my prayer partner, then another friend and prayer partner and, of course, my sister and her family. Everyone is both happy and overjoyed for me. I was most excited about seeing my finished home and realizing how my sweat equity helped build my forever home.

ReStore

Habitat for Humanity ReStores play an integral part in Habitat’s mission, generating unrestricted revenue for our work. This enables more homeowners to achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves and their families. Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland proudly owns and operates two ReStores. From its humble beginnings in a cramped space on Gaither Road in Gaithersburg in 2006, ReStore has become one of the largest contributors to HFHMM’s affordable housing program in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. By purchasing from and donating to the ReStore, everyone not only gets great deals on materials, they also help fund the construction of homes in our local community and divert tons of materials from landfills. FY23 sales increased by 14% due to the amazing generosity of our donors in Montgomery and Prince George;s counties.

Home Preservation Program

Beyond the affordable home purchase opportunities that so many associate with Habitat for Humanity, we also offer a range of home preservation programs for income-qualified homeowners. The goal of these programs is to provide comprehensive repairs and modifications that address health, safety, and accessibility issues and help to alleviate energy-related cost burden for households throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. As stated by Habitat for Humanity International, “A home is not affordable if it is not energy efficient, healthy, and safe throughout the entire life cycle of the home.”

In FY23, Habitat launched the Home Accessibility Rehabilitation Program (HARP). HARP is a FREE program through the Department of Housing and Community Affairs, administered by Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland. The goal of this program is to provide owner occupied homes with accessibility modifications.

Habitat continued to operate its weatherization program funded by the Maryland Energy Administration and the Montgomery County Homeowner Energy Efficiency Program in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Habitat completed 38 energy efficiency related projects in FY23, making homes more comfortable and decreasing energy bills. In the coming years, Habitat will begin helping homeowners electrify their homes, making homes safer and reducing residential greenhouse gas emissions.

Advocacy

Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland believes EVERYONE should have access to safe, stable, healthy and affordable housing. For far too long, housing segregation and discrimination have caused massive inequities in health outcomes, educational outcomes, future income potential, wealth, and access to high quality food, public amenities, and transportation. We must work collectively to dismantle systemic racism and income inequities to ensure EVERYONE has access to communities of opportunity and high quality, affordable housing. While Habitat supports housing along the continuum, it is hyper focused on equitable access to homeownership, ensuring families can build generational wealth.

HFHMM’s policy priorities fall in the following areas:

  • Increasing the supply and preservation of affordable housing

  • Equitably increasing access to credit

  • Optimizing land use for affordable homes

  • Ensuring access to and development of communities of opportunity

Habitat advocates for affordable housing solutions from homelessness to homeownership. We are members of the Montgomery Housing Alliance and the Community Development Network of Maryland through which we amplify our voices through collective advocacy efforts. In FY23, Habitat successfully advocated for increased funding for accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners, equitable zoning amendments, and requiring universal design elements in new homes. Habitat also continues to participate in a national effort to advance Black homeownership and is excited to share more on this initiative in the coming years.

Financials

Events

3rd Annual Polo Classic

Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland hosted its 3rd Annual Polo Classic on September 17, 2022. This “Derby” feel outdoor event was held at the beautiful Congressional Polo Club in Poolesville, MD. Individuals and businesses helped raise nearly $60,000 for affordable housing and enjoyed an afternoon outdoors with music, tailgating, and contests including "Best Hat" and "Best Dressed". 

Sponsors
Anonymous, John and Suzanne Pranzatelli, Geico, The Etergino Group – RBC Wealth Management, Sandy Spring Bank, EagleBank, WesBanco Bank, Nicholas Serenyi, Susan Traver, Brett B. Lambert, Leif Ulstrup, Scott and Jennifer Umosella, Jim Coleman Automotive, Mary LoGiudice, Central Exteriors.

 

 

 

14th Annual Building Hope from Home Morning Mixer

On November 9, 2022, Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland hosted its 14th Annual Building Hope from Home Hybrid Morning Mixer. During the inspirational program guests viewed a special interview with Natosha Reid Rice, HFHI Vice President, Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer; heard from a Family Partner and his personal story; and got the latest updates on our current Habitat projects and plans to serve more families in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. Together, our affiliate raised nearly $89,000 towards affordable housing in our local community.

Sponsors
Anonymous, Marriott International, MD DHCD, Chaney Cares, Fleisher Arrowood of Compass, Sandy Spring Bank, AHC, Inc., WesBanco Bank, Geico, Sandy Spring Builders, CAS Engineering, GTM Architects, Fine Earth Landscape, Paragon Title, Founders Bank, Victor Llewellyn Group, Gomez Insurance Co, Inc, Mimi and Michael Kress, EagleBank, Lerch, Early, & Brewer, Chtd., Infostructures Inc.

 

 

18th Annual John Lippincott Memorial Golf Tournament

Nearly 140 golfers gathered on Friday, June 2, 2023 for Habitat for Humanity Metro Maryland's 18th Annual John Lippincott Memorial Golf Tournament at the Whiskey Creek Golf Club in Ijamsville, Maryland. The nearly $145,000 in funds raised from the event help HFHMM continue its work of building decent & affordable housing with lower-income families in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. This year’s event included an 18-hole round of golf at Whiskey Creek’s award-winning course, on course contests, BBQ dinner, auctions, raffles, and awards ceremony.

Sponsors
Millcreek Residential, RFC, Inc., Breeden Companies, Consolidated Waterproofing, DAVIS Construction, Wolf Fire Protection, United Therapeutics, Infostructures, Inc., Miscellaneous Metals, Inc., Whiteford Taylor & Preston, Advanced Windows, Katchmark Construction, Harkins Builders Inc., CIP Finishes, The Anderson Company, Boland, Bunting Door, Revolution Window Systems, CBG Builders, W.B. Hopke, Genco Masonry, Inc., The Lippincotts, ECS Mid-Atlantic, Sport Automotive, Griffin Dewatering. 

 

 


Women Build 2023

Women Build is a multi-month event where women join together and work to recruit, nurture, train, and empower women in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties to address and help solve the housing crisis in their own neighborhood. Our program encourages women (and all individuals that wish to participate) to become empowered to break down stereotypes, learn the skills needed to build a home, help raise awareness about the critical need for affordable housing, and raise funds to build more affordable homes. This year, 64 teams of up to 10 members came together to help local families build a decent and affordable place they can call home. Raising more than $368,000 from individuals and businesses in our community, these participants helped to transform lives by making decent and affordable housing a reality for people in need. During FY23, Women Build teams helped to complete homes for three lower-income families; HFHMM's first duplex home in Takoma Park and a single family home in Glenarden, MD.

Sponsors
Schneider Electric, United Therapeutics, HMSHost, RLJ Lodging Trust, Choice Hotels, MGM National Harbor, DAVIS Construction, EagleBank, Boland, Cara Pearlman Group of Compass, Pepco, Himes Associates, Bozzuto, COMSO, Inc., Balfour Beatty, Constellation, Allan Myers, BuildGirls, Shimmick, Bright MLS, Truist, Nauticon.

Global Impact

Habitat for Humanity is a global organization working in more than 70 countries across 5 regions; United States and Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Europe and the Middle East. Habitat affiliates across the world have helped more than 46 million people improve their living conditions. It has always been Habitat for Humanity’s mission to eradicate substandard housing worldwide. In an effort to achieve this mission and to recognize the interconnectedness of our work and the world, every Habitat affiliate is asked to send a percentage of its unrestricted fundraising to an affiliate in another country.

Since 1982, HFHMM has contributed $615,000 to help build 170 homes internationally. For the past 8 years, HFHMM has shared resources with Habitat Nepal, supporting their efforts to recover from the earthquake of 2015. In addition to building and selling homes, Habitat Nepal has programs to empower youth, provide vocational training, create adaptable and disaster resilient home designs, strengthen the microfinance sector, and promote the use of environmentally friendly building materials.

HFHMM also supports the Global Village program, an opportunity for volunteers to help build decent and affordable housing around the globe. Our staff has participated in or led trips to rural Armenia, El Salvador, Fiji, Indonesia, Lesotho, Paraguay, Nepal, Macedonia, and Portugal.

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