Sponsors are Vital to Habitat for Humanity
What is a Sponsor?
An organization, church, business/corporation, foundation, individual or group that commits to fund the expenses of building a Habitat house. Sponsorship includes recruiting the leadership and volunteers needed for construction. The sponsor works in partnership with Habitat, our volunteers (as needed) and the homeowner family.
Why should an organization sponsor a home?
Hundreds of families in Rome & Floyd County live in sub-standard housing. Your organization can enjoy an overwhelming sense of achievement and satisfaction that comes from helping one or more of these families in a direct and tangible way. Working with a partner family helps you understand the needs of hard working but disadvantaged families in our community. Sponsorship will boost the morale of your organization and enhance and improve your teamwork. Habitat for Humanity of Rome & Floyd County has adopted Vision 25/25, a goal to build 25 new houses by summer of 2009, our 25th anniversary. This is an important goal for our community and one that you can help us reach through sponsorship.
Can an organization co-sponsor a home?
Yes, working together is a great way to share the financial and volunteer requirements of a sponsorship. It also is great for building camaraderie with the partner organization.
Approximately how much does it cost to sponsor a home?
Primary Sponsorship, which is providing 100% of expenses, leadership and volunteer labor, is about $45,000. Co-Sponsorship, which involves providing 50% of the above requirements, is $22,500. A Major Contributor is one who provides varying levels of finances, leadership and volunteers, requiring a contribution of at least $5,000. Each of these sponsorship levels are recognized on signage, t-shirts (if desired), publications and at the dedication of the home, which is an exciting celebration for the team members and family.
How many people does it take to construct a home? When do we work? And how long does it take to complete a home?
There are about 20 workdays involved in a group-built home. Depending on the project for the day, 2-4 crew leaders are needed and 10–20 volunteers. The partner family must be included on the scheduled workdays as much as they are able. A project can be completed in 10—15 weeks, depending on the number of days worked each week and the number of volunteers. The workdays do not include the days required for plumbing, HVAC, electrical, floor covering and drywall finishing, all of which are contracted.
What assistance does Habitat provide?
Habitat staff or designated volunteers will order all materials, handle inspections and arrange subcontractors. Staff will meet with the sponsor’s building committee as soon as a commitment is made to develop a building schedule and to give aid in the organizing of volunteers. We are available throughout the process.