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2012 Annual Report

A Letter from the Board President
Message from the Executive Director
Since I became active with Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County twelve years ago,
I have been involved with the Family Selection Committee. While most people probably
associate Habitat with an opportunity to help build a house, without families we would have
no purpose. Over 100 families on average attend each orientation to learn about Habitat and
how to qualify for our program. Of that number, about 30-40 families actually apply and
about one third of those are finally approved by the Board.
Then the real work begins and families put in a minimum of 350 hours of sweat equity.
Houses are dedicated just before closing and that is always a joyous occasion. It is
particularly gratifying to see a family you screened for a home ready to move in. And then,
over the years, to see their children graduate high school, go to college, find jobs of their
own.
Our thousands of volunteers annually put in many hours not only building homes and
screening families, but mentoring the families, keeping our computers running and updated,
raising money, helping in so many ways in our ReStore, and deconstructing homes which
results in many recycled products for sale.
All our diverse activities are directed to one goal – eliminating substandard housing. As you
read this report of our past year, we all hope you will be motivated to become involved. We
can always use more volunteers and we are always in need of funding. Your generous
support will help Habitat NWHC continue to put worthy families in quality affordable
housing.
Over the last fiscal year, we accomplished so many goals. While we are
pleased with this year’s accomplishments we know that we could have not
done it without your support.
2012 has been a year of new beginnings. This year we started building in
Hamill Crossing with the goal of completing 46 homes in the next 4
years. I am also happy to report that our move has proven to be a success
as we have settled into our new location. Both our ReStore and
Deconstruction projects are stronger than ever as they continue to fund our
mission.
Community partnerships and your donations have supported our ambitious
development plan that makes our mission of providing safe decent affordable
homes for people in need possible. There are so many people to
thank; board members, faithful volunteers, donors, families, and staff.
We are extremely grateful for your partnership, your dedication, and your
generosity. Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County would not be
successful without you.
Sincerely,
Thank You!
Gary Akin
Jason Awbrey
Debbie Bass
John Boldt
Bill Bryant
Ann Eschenfelder
Jack Hardison
Bill Hoppe
Bill Hougland
Lee Schnell
Kerry Stuckey
Officers
Linda Nielson
President
Board of Directors MISSION: Habitat for
Humanity Northwest
Rob Nixon
Vice President
Carla Ehlers
Treasurer
Chris Kiers
General Council
Donald Hitchcock
Secretary
Harris County’s mission is
founded on the conviction
that every family should
have the opportunity to
own a basic, decent home
in which to live in dignity
and safety. We partner
with the community and families to create affordable housing and
help develop responsible homeowners and successful
neighborhoods.

“Each family adviser on the Family Support Committee works one on one with a partner family. I believe that advisers play a
helpful role in guiding the partner families as they move through the requirements of the Habitat program and make the big step
of buying a home for the first time. While the point of being an adviser is the help the partner family, I also think that the time
spent can be very rewarding for the adviser.” - Bill Hougland, Family Support Committee Co-Chair
Family Services
In 2012 twenty families completed the
application process and were welcomed aboard as partner
families. Each family was paired with a volunteer mentor to
guide them through the sweat equity process and the home
buying process. Also six hours of required educational classes
were taught to each partner family.
Each Habitat NWHC homeowner is a partner giving 350 hours of sweat
equity and paying a 20 year interest free mortgage!
Home Construction
On February 4, 2012 Habitat NWHC began a
momentous endeavor– construction of a new
neighborhood, Hamill Crossing. Habitat NWHC acts as both the
developer and the builder of this nearly seven acre community. While
construction of the first home began in February, over the next four years
Habitat NWHC in partnership with families and the community will build
46 homes for families in need at this location.
More than 75% of home construction
is led by volunteer crew leaders and
accomplished by volunteer groups!
“This community will be the result of thousands of
volunteers coming together to build homes for
families that would not otherwise have one.” Bob
Young, Construction Committee Co-Chair

“Matthew 5:16 In the same way let your light shine
before others that they may see your good deeds and
glorify your Father in heaven!”
Faith partners represent
Building on Faith
holistic giving. Habitat
NWHC relies on our Faith community for funds,
volunteers (individuals and groups,) lunches at the
build site and prayer. Additionally clergy members
participate in wall raising and home dedication events
offering very special blessings for our partner families.
In the fall of 2012 more than 25 local
ministers participated in a Clergy Build
Day—giving up time to build along side their
colleagues in ministry for families in need.
“As Klein United Methodist Church has partnered with Habitat NWHC, our
congregation has experienced many joyous and remarkable experiences. We have
formed relationships with staff, community volunteers and home owners and
witnessed the concept of partnering itself being lived out in many beautiful ways.
Our congregation has been a part of many victories in the past years and looks
forward to many more in the years to come.” - Rev. Kathy Coble, Klein UMC
“Insperity has helped sponsor a Habitat for Humanity NWHC home for several years as part of our commitment
to making a positive impact in our community,” said Corinn Price, Insperity Director of Community Involvement.
“This has always been a very popular volunteer opportunity for our employees because they play an integral role
in the building process, interact with the future homeowners and enjoy the camaraderie with others.”
Corporate Partners
Partnership is the backbone of the Habitat
NWHC program. Corporate partners support the affiliate financially via
home sponsorship and individual employee giving. Additionally more than
two hundred volunteers representing more than a 1/2 dozen corporations,
worked on home construction at Hamill Crossing in 2012.
“We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” -
Winston Churchill

ReStore
The ReStore exists to generate
revenue to support the mission of Habitat
NWHC. It is a home improvement store that is
open to the public. The ReStore is reliant on
donations from individuals, construction
companies and retail outlets for its continued
and varied inventory. As a result the ReStore is
an architectural treasure hunt and a hardware
emporium. In 2012 the Habitat NHWC ReStore
found a new location to call home: 13350 Jones Rd. Houston, TX 77070!
“It is wonderful to be involved with an organization that is diverting usable material from landfills. Our inventory varies
from salvaged granite counter tops and antique door knobs to donated new items such as cabinets. The only downside to
volunteering in the ReStore is that I want to buy everything I see!” Carla Ehlers, ReStore Committee Chair
Special Thanks
to Houston
Endowment!
In the spring of 2012
Houston
Endowment gave a
generous grant to
Habitat NWHC for
the expansion of the
ReStore &
Deconstruction
programs.
Deconstruction
Deconstruction is the hand demolition of
structures in order to repurpose materials from that structure. The
Deconstruction program provides both revenue for the mission of
Habitat NWHC and highly sought after inventory for the ReStore. Via a
partnership with various demolition companies Habitat NWHC can
repurpose 90% of a home. In 2012 Habitat NWHC deconstructed 75
properties in the greater Houston area. Through both the ReStore and
Deconstruction efforts Habitat NWHC diverts large amounts of
construction waste from our local landfills.
“It is my privilege to work with socially and environmentally conscious homeowners, builders and architects to
repurpose homes through Deconstruction which keeps good material out of landfills while raising funds for
families in need. One Deconstruction client not only worked with Habitat NWHC to deconstruct her home but
also brought her interior designer to the ReStore to select reclaimed items for her future home. This home was
featured on the recent Houston A.I.A Home Tour.” Carolyn Stevens ReStore Director

Families Served
During 2012 Habitat for Humanity
Northwest Harris County closed on 19 homes
here in NW Harris County. The below diagram
shows how this translates into individuals served.
Homes (19) Women (20)
Men (2) Children (44)
Financial Position
* June 30, 2012
Assets
Current Assets
Cash & cash equivalents
Mortgage receivable, net
Prepaid expenses
Security deposit
Inventory
Construction in progress
Land held for future construction
Furniture, equipment & improvements
Land & buildings held for resale
Other assets
Total Assets
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable & accrued liabilities
Escrow funds
Notes payable
Total Liabilities
$1,278,523
$2,522,732
$14,491
$35,650
$271,590
$207,912
$973,034
$129,173
$45,679
$59,930
$5,390,168
$82,435
$289,590
$1,165,742
$1,389,222
Income Graph
Other,
12,951, 1%
Mortgages,
382,310, 13%
Churches,
181,761, 6%
ReStore,
650,725, 21%
Individuals,
276,860, 9%
Government,
311,896, 10%
Expense Graph
Administrati
on, 302,198,
Fundraising,
8%
184,702, 5%
Corp./compa
nies, 67,399,
2%
Deconstructio
n, 853,265,
28%
Foundations,
313,127, 10%
ReStore
Program,
1,103,934,
28%
In 2012 Habitat NWHC served 66 total
individuals of which 89% were single parents.
Net Assets
Unrestricted net assets
Temporary restricted net assets
$3,825,354
$175,592
$5,390,168
Construction
Program,
2,280,664,
59%

The Hamill Foundation
The Hamill Foundation was established by Houston
oilman Claud Hamill and his wife, Marie, in 1969.
The two business and civic leaders were dedicated
to the betterment of the city they loved. They
channeled all their giving to the Houston
community. The Hamill Foundation is now among
the largest foundations in Houston with $195
million in assets. In 2011, The Hamill Foundation
distributed more than $8.7 million to 87 Houston
area non-profits.
The Hamill Foundation has been proud to support
Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County
since 2005. With gifts of cash and land totalling
more than $1 million, The Hamill Foundation has
made a major impact on Habitat NWHC.
“We can see in the smiles of the new homeowners
just how important your mission is at Habitat. With
early friendships with Lee Schnell and Tom Brandt,
it has been a pleasure to see your volunteers in
action and to see our gifts carefully stewarded. We
have been honored that you named your latest
development Hamill Ranch.” Tom Brown, Grants
Director, The Hamill Foundation.
Thank You To Our Donors
$60,000 +
Hamill Foundation
Klein United Methodist Church
$50,000-$59,999
Anonymous
Houston Endowment, Inc.
$20,000-$49,999
John Wesley United Methodist
Church
The Medallion Foundation
$10,000—$19,999
John P. McGovern Foundation
Lakewood United Methodist
Church
The MET
Northwoods Presbyterian Church
Siemens Industries
Windwood Presbyterian Church
$5,000-$9,999
Alta Mesa Services
John & Lois Boldt
CDM Resource Management
Chevron Employees
Exxon Mobil Foundation
Insperity
OGM Land Company
The Newfield Foundation
Jim & Linda Nielson
Prince of Peace Catholic
Community
The Waggoners Foundation
Bob & Sandra Young
$3,000-$4,999
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic
Community
Matt Hemker
Hewlett Packard Employees
Hosanna Lutheran Church
Mark Inyart
Mark Kaufman
We Gotcha Covered Charities
$1,000-$2,999
ABC Home & Commercial
Services
Amegy Bank
Roger Arras
Kim Ballester
BP Foundation, Inc.
Bridgeland
Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic
Community
Bill & Beverly Deerhake
Dell Foundation
Craig Dhonau
Don & Kathy Drover
Tim & Carla Ehlers
El Paso Corporation
Bill & Betty Epps
Paul & Ann Eschenfelder
Exterran Energy Solutions
Glenn & Kallie Gilbreath
Halliburton Employees
Jack & MJ Hardison
Darrell & Therese Hollek
William & Cheryl Hoppe
William & Lorie Hougland
Houston First Church of the
Nazarene
Joshua & Stephenie Huffman
Immanuel United Church of Christ
Intel Volunteer Grant Program
Chris Keirs
Kinsmen Lutheran Church
Mary Ann McElreath
Stephen & Valerie Mikel
Steve & Jan Miller
MRE Builders
The Oshman Foundation
Mark & Amy Proegler
Salem Lutheran Church
Shell Oil Company Foundation
Glenn Sollberger
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic
Community
Starbucks Coffee
Kerry & Betsy Stuckey
Wartsila North America
Gerald & Rebecca Wolf

13350 Jones Rd.
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 477-0460 phone
(281) 890-5760 fax
www.habitatnwhc.org