Statement of Intent

OUR VISION: Safe homes and communities for everyone.

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OUR MISSION: Repairing homes, revitalizing communities, rebuilding lives.

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OUR VALUES: ​

• We repair homes, we revitalize communities, and we have a deep impact on people's lives.

• We are committed to helping low-income people, those at risk of becoming underserved and communities in need.

• We respect the integrity, strengths, and assets of all people.

• We are a community housing organization with a strong volunteer engagement platform.

• We work in partnership with neighborhoods and involve residents in all aspects of our work.

• We value collaboration with other groups who share similar goals.

• We believe in the quality of the planning, delivery, and evaluation of our services.

• We believe in inclusivism and seek to promote a diversity that is reflective of our communities.

• Volunteer service is our core initiative and common denominator; we seek cost-effective leveraging of donated materials, supplies and labor.

OUR CLIENTS:

• Income-qualified homeowners

• Prioritizing older adults, veterans, and persons with a disability.

EXAMPLES OF OUR KEY SERVICES TO MAKE HOMES SAFER:

• Repair or replace entry steps, and handrails to provide a safe entryway into the home

• Install fire safety materials, such as smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguishers

• Provide toilet seat riser or install a comfort height toilet to make it easier to use the toilet

• Install grab bars to prevent falls in the bathroom and other areas as needed

• Install bathtub cutout to make it easier to get in and out of the bathtub

EXAMPLES OF OUR KEY SERVICES TO MAKE HOMES HEALTHER:

• Replace furnace filters and install dehumidifiers to prevent mold, allergens, and dust

• Repair/replace existing exhaust fans in bathrooms to address moisture

• Install semi-rigid dryer vent hose to prevent fires in the clothes dryer

• Replace torn or ratty carpet with smooth flooring to prevent trip hazards and reduce allergens

• Repair furnaces, water heaters, and boilers to ensure homes can be kept at a comfortable temperature

HOW WE COMPLETE SERVICES AT NO COST TO THE QUALIFIED HOMEOWNER:

• Volunteers complete home modifications and repairs

• Grants, corporate sponsors, foundations, and individuals help fund our work

• Donations of materials (gifts in-kind) and skilled labor increase our impact

• Gifts to the endowment to support initiatives in perpetuity

• Gift planning: Configuration of charitable gifts to maximize benefits for donor and RTFV

Our Goal, Vision & Commitment

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