named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Homebuyer Education Series
Program that prepares future homeowners for the responsibilities of homeownership through educational workshops and counseling
ReStore
Donated home goods and building materials are sold to the public to fund affordable housing projects and operations
Women Build
Annual peer-to-peer fundraising and build week event engaging women in construction and advocacy to support affordable housing in Ulster County
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 2 activities
- Hosts community engagement and volunteer recognition eventsHosts open house events to showcase Habitat homes and volunteer appreciation events, such as one held at Robert E. Post Memorial Park, to recognize volunteer contributions.
- Organizes Women Build fundraising and construction initiativeOrganizes Women Build, a peer-to-peer fundraising and build week event that supports affordable homeownership for families in Ulster County.
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Constructs affordable homes through volunteer laborBuilds homes, communities, and hope through volunteer-driven construction projects, including organizing build weeks during which teams construct homes for local families in Ulster County.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Provides homebuyer education programsOffers homebuyer education as a foundational step toward homeownership for families, preparing them for the responsibilities of owning a Habitat home.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$970K
Contributions & grants$1.00M103%
Program service revenue$-69K-7%
Investment income$37K4%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$934K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$616K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.87M
Cash$1.51M
Investments$5K
Liabilities$270K
Net assets$2.60M
Liquid reserves19.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -35.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE LAVALLE | EXECUTIVE DIR. | 40 | $110K |
board members · 6
- HAYES CLEMENT — DIRECTOR
- JAMES MOORE — DIRECTOR
- JEFF BRODY — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN MCLAREN — TREASURER
- MORGAN BITTON — CHAIR
- NICOLE CARROLL — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3
Who they work with
- Donna Verteramo Partner — Development Manager serving as contact for team underwriting inquiries
- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL Network — Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, operating under its mission and model.
- Ulster County Legislature Government — Hosted legislators at an active build site for a site visit and engagement.
strategies · 3
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.
- Education-First Pathway to Homeownershipmethodology: education_first_pathwayBy providing homebuyer education as a foundational step, we produce more successful and stable homeownership outcomes, because financial literacy and preparedness increase long-term housing stability and personal transformation.
- Faith-Based Volunteer Mobilizationmethodology: faith_based_community_mobilizationBy leveraging faith-based networks and motivations, we recruit and sustain volunteer labor and partnerships for affordable housing construction, because shared religious values inspire collective action and service-oriented commitment.
- Women-Centered Peer Engagementmethodology: women_centered_community_engagementBy organizing women-led fundraising and construction events, we deepen community investment and advance homeownership, because peer-to-peer networks among women foster stronger participation, empowerment, and sustained support for Habitat’s mission.