named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Homeownership Program
Helps low-income families achieve affordable homeownership through new construction or rehabilitation of homes, requiring sweat equity and financial education
Ramp Program
Installs custom exterior wheelchair ramps for homeowners with mobility challenges, improving home accessibility and independence
Volunteer Build Program
Engages individual and group volunteers in construction activities including framing, painting, and landscaping at Habitat build sites
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 2 activities
- Offers corporate and group volunteer build daysProvides team-building opportunities and customized build days for businesses and organizations at Habitat construction sites, including provision of snacks and water during activities.
- Organizes volunteer construction programsEngages volunteers in home construction activities including framing, drywall installation, painting, flooring, landscaping, and fixture installation, with flexible scheduling options and orientation requirements.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocates for fair and just housing policiesConducts advocacy work focused on promoting equitable and just housing policies to address systemic barriers to affordable housing.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Constructs and rehabilitates affordable homesBuilds, rehabilitates, and preserves homes in Chemung County through year-round construction projects using volunteer labor to eliminate substandard housing and provide stable homeownership opportunities for families.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Improves home accessibility for people with disabilitiesInstalls exterior wheelchair ramps for homeowners with mobility challenges to ensure safe access to and from their homes.
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Land Bank Property Revitalization 1 activity
- Manages donated propertiesAssesses donated houses for suitability to refurbish for families or to sell for program funding, and finalizes donations by handling necessary paperwork and transfer of ownership.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Provides homeownership support and educationSupports partner families through the homeownership process by requiring attendance in first-time homebuyer classes and ensuring affordability through mortgages limited to no more than 30% of gross monthly income.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provides housing-related training and resources to familiesOffers training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions as part of broader capacity-building efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Accepts and utilizes in-kind construction material donationsAccepts donations of construction materials such as doors, windows, fixtures, tools, hardware, lumber, tile, and flooring for direct use in building and renovating homes.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$608K
Contributions & grants$348K57%
Program service revenue$248K41%
Investment income$140%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$720K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$260K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$285K
Cash$33K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$258K
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +53.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY BARRETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $61K |
board members · 10
- CARANELL PARKS — PRESIDENT (EFFECTIVE 07/01
- GISELLE SHERMAN — DIRECTOR
- JANE WINTERS — SECRETARY
- JOANNE KNAPP-ELVIDGE — DIRECTOR
- JOHN MALONEY — VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIE COSTELLO — DIRECTOR
- KIM DEMCHAK — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL SUHEY — DIRECTOR
- SCOTT SEVEY — DIRECTOR
- STACEY ROOT — TREASURER
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Alternatives FCU Partner — Employer of board member Kim Demchak, indicating organizational affiliation or support
- Corporate and Community Groups Partner — Partners with businesses and organizations for exclusive build days at Habitat construction sites.
- Five Star Bank Partner — Employer of board member Stacey Root, indicating organizational affiliation or support
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Local affiliate participating in the Habitat for Humanity global network to build affordable homes.
- Howard Hanna Partner — Employer of board member Johnny Picarazzi, indicating organizational affiliation or support
- Keller Williams Partner — Employer of board member Andrew Hughes, indicating organizational affiliation or support
- Law Office of Keyser, Maloney, Winner & Navone, LLP Partner — Employer of board member Ryan Miller, indicating organizational affiliation or support
- Rugglion Media Partner — Employer of board member Johnny Picarazzi, indicating organizational affiliation or support
- Siemens Partner — Employer of board member Scott Sevey, indicating organizational affiliation or support
- info@chemungcountyhabitat.org Partner — Primary contact email for donation inquiries and coordination.
- local volunteers Partner — Volunteers contribute labor and support to the construction and planning of wheelchair ramps.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Customized, Collaborative Accessibility Solutionsmethodology: custom_solutionsBy designing personalized accessibility modifications like wheelchair ramps in active collaboration with homeowners, the organization ensures solutions meet real needs and promote dignity, ownership, and long-term usability.
- Housing Stability as Foundation for Well-Beingmethodology: housing_stabilityBy providing stable, affordable homeownership opportunities, Habitat for Humanity strengthens family well-being and long-term success, because secure housing creates the foundational stability necessary for economic and social advancement.
- Integrated Housing Intervention Combining Construction, Advocacy, and Educationmethodology: integrated_housing_interventionBy combining physical home construction and rehabilitation with policy advocacy and family training, the organization addresses substandard housing through a multi-pronged approach that targets both immediate needs and systemic barriers.
- Partnership-Based Homeownership with Sweat Equitymethodology: sweat_equityBy requiring future homeowners to contribute labor ("sweat equity") and participate in homebuilding alongside volunteers, the organization fosters personal investment, empowerment, and shared responsibility, which increases commitment to long-term homeownership success.
- Volunteer-Driven, Community-Engaged Construction Modelmethodology: volunteer-driven constructionBy mobilizing local volunteers of all skill levels—including corporate and community groups—to build homes together, the organization expands its housing production capacity while strengthening community ties and fostering collective ownership of the mission.