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Page 17 of 23 <br />program. For an exterior repair completed primarily by volunteers, the average <br />timeline is seven months from the time of application to the time of the repairs being <br />completed, final payment being made, and the homeowner signing off that they are <br />satisfied with the work. For a critical repair completed primarily by subcontractors, <br />the average timeline is three months. We anticipate the following timeline: <br /> <br />July 2018-August 2018 Market Home Preservation program and touch base with <br />applicants on waiting list <br />August 2018 Annual youth paint blitz <br />September 2018-December 2018 Perform home repairs with volunteers and subcontracted labor <br />October 2018-March 2019 Attend community meetings to market program to community <br />members <br />January 2019-June 2019 Perform home repairs with volunteers and subcontracted labor <br /> <br />i) Why is funding this program a good investment for the community?How <br />does funding this program add value to the community? (250 words OR <br />LESS) <br />The Home Preservation program directly targets the need to maintain the existing <br />stock of affordable homes in our community. This program meets a long-term <br />demonstrated need from community residents and helps meet the affordable <br />housing goals and priorities of the Towns and County. For over 30 years, Habitat <br />for Humanity has successfully stewarded its resources to provide safe, decent new <br />homes for more than 270 families, and repair projects for more than 110 <br />homeowners. Our vision is for everyone to have a decent place to live. Habitat <br />mobilizes volunteers and subcontractors who are mission-oriented to assist with <br />home repair in order to 1) meet the physical need, 2) keep costs low, and 3) provide <br />much-needed interaction between community members of diverse socioeconomic <br />statuses, ages, religious practices, political affiliations, etc. Habitat’s model of <br />collaboration and a hand up, not a handout, engages homeowners and other <br />housing agencies to provide the greatest impact on residents. On its own, Habitat <br />does great affordable housing work, but in combination with local government and <br />community advocates we are able to accomplish far more. <br /> <br />j) Describe what would happen if requested funding is not awarded at all or if a <br />reduced allocation is recommended. <br />We arrived at this project design through a comprehensive strategic planning <br />process and by identifying the critical actions necessary to achieve our mission and <br />vision. In 2016, our pilot of volunteer-led repairs and subcontractor-led repairs gave <br />us a great framework for expenses and timeline to perform repairs. In 2017, <br />government funding support was critical to transitioning to our comprehensive <br />Home Preservation program, which provides both interior and exterior repairs. Our <br />Board of Directors identified Home Preservation as a strong and growing program <br />that fulfills the mission and vision of Habitat. They also identified the strength of this <br />program in connecting new donors, volunteers, and sponsors with the need for <br />affordable housing solutions in our community. Funding for this project will allow us <br />to maintain the quality and quantity of the services we provide. Our commitment to <br />EXHIBIT A: PROVIDER'S OUTSIDE AGENCY APPLICATION <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 1263366F-0902-4D24-AE16-FC2EBB866669