named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordable Homeownership
Builds and sells affordable, energy-efficient homes to first-time homebuyers with mortgages set at no more than 30% of household income; requires sweat equity participation.
Financial Empowerment
Offers first-time homebuyer financial education classes to prepare families for long-term success in homeownership.
Home Repair
Provides critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners, including roof, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and weatherization improvements.
Neighborhood Revitalization
Addresses blight and improves community aesthetics through beautification projects and long-term neighborhood improvement initiatives in under-resourced areas.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocating for inclusive housing policyPartners with community members to advocate for inclusive housing policies that support affordable homeownership and community development.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducting neighborhood beautification and blight removal projectsReduces neighborhood blight and improves community appearance through beautification repairs and cleanup projects in under-resourced areas of Niagara County.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Constructing and repairing affordable homes for income-qualified first-time homebuyersBuilds new, safe, and affordable homes and conducts critical repairs for income-qualified first-time homebuyers in the western half of Niagara County, including Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Lewiston, Youngstown, Wheatfield, Niagara, and Porter. Projects are supported by volunteer labor, donations, and sponsorships.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Engaging volunteers in construction, repair, and support activitiesOrganizes and supports volunteer participation in homebuilding, repair, landscaping, event planning, homeowner services, office support, and corporate or faith-based group build days, including provision of tools, safety equipment, and on-site training.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Offering financial education and sweat equity programs for prospective homeownersProvides mandatory financial education classes and requires 200–500 hours of sweat equity through construction, events, or community service as part of the affordable homeownership program to promote financial literacy and community investment.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Providing critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for existing homeownersOffers critical home repair services focused on health, safety, and accessibility, including structural repairs, roof and flooring repairs, essential system repairs, weatherization, installation of ramps and handrails, bathroom safety upgrades, and customized accessibility modifications for existing homeowners in under-resourced communities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$597K
Contributions & grants$363K61%
Program service revenue$219K37%
Investment income$7K1%
Other revenue$8K
expenses
Total expenses$611K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$220K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$667K
Cash$267K
Investments$0
Liabilities$41K
Net assets$626K
Liquid reserves5.2 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +131.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GINA BEAM | EXECUTIVE DIR. | 40 | $64K |
board members · 9
- CARL CAIN — SECRETARY
- JAMES BURNS — VICE PRESIDENT
- JEFFERY KWIATKOWSKI — DIRECTOR
- JEREMY COLBY — DIRECTOR
- JILLIAN KUBIAK — DIRECTOR
- KAYE LODICK — PRESIDENT
- PAULETTE CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- REV CHARLES SEARCY — DIRECTOR
- TIM GELDER — TREASURER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Civic groups Partner — Civic groups contribute through volunteer coordination, project sponsorship, and community outreach.
- Faith communities Partner — Faith communities organize volunteer days, sponsor projects, and raise awareness in their congregations to support Habitat's mission.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national Habitat for Humanity network
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, part of its global network.
- Signature Partners Partner — Companies engaged in year-round partnerships combining volunteer days, financial support, and co-branded community impact with dedicated project days and recognition opportunities.
- Student organizations Partner — Student organizations participate in volunteer days and advocacy efforts alongside Habitat.
- U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Source of income guidelines used to determine eligibility for homeownership program.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Uses HUD income guidelines to determine household eligibility for the home repair program.
- civic group Partner — Engages civic groups in sponsorship and volunteer opportunities to support affordable housing.
- faith community Partner — Collaborates with faith communities on partnership initiatives including home sponsorships and volunteer participation.
- local business Partner — Partners with local businesses for volunteer days, event sponsorships, and home or program sponsorships.
- local families Partner — Partner with local families in building and preserving homes
- organizations Partner — Collaborate with local organizations to support home building and preservation
- volunteers Partner — Work with volunteers to build homes
strategies · 4
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.
- Community-Partnered Revitalizationmethodology: community-partnershipBy engaging residents, faith groups, and local organizations as co-producers in homebuilding and repair, we improve neighborhood outcomes because local ownership and collaboration strengthen social fabric and ensure interventions align with community needs.
- Holistic Neighborhood Revitalizationmethodology: holistic_neighborhood_revitalizationBy applying long-term, integrated strategies that combine housing, financial education, and community engagement, we improve quality of life in under-resourced areas because stable, well-maintained homes within thriving social networks create self-reinforcing cycles of opportunity and resilience.
- Housing as a Platform for Stabilitymethodology: housing_as_a_platformBy providing stable, affordable housing as a foundational intervention, we enable families to achieve self-reliance and stronger community ties because secure shelter reduces stress, increases economic mobility, and supports long-term personal development.
- Sweat-Equity Homeownership Modelmethodology: sweat_equity_homeownershipBy requiring homebuyers to contribute labor alongside volunteers, we foster a sense of ownership, investment, and community cohesion, which increases long-term stability and program success because shared effort builds personal and collective responsibility.