Upcoming Workshops: Interfaith and MPAR
Come to expand, broaden, engage, and interact with Interfaith
Our panel is complete, the picnic is prepared, affiliates are registering...all we need is your participation! Habitat is committed to put God's love into action by building with a community, not merely for it. The mission to encourage interfaith work stems from a desire to increase capacity and awareness of our work within all communities. 

Read more to see the final list of panelists, understand why interfaith work is important, and develop initial thoughts on integrating interfaith into your Habitat work.

Free Workshop Registration - October 13, 2015
Mortgage laws and Habitat policies on house pricing and more have changed effective October 3, 2015. These changes must be made early in the process, from the very beginning of homeowner selection, so don't wait to learn. These new laws effect affiliates of ALL sizes, and ALL affiliates have had questions on implementation.  

We are here to help. Habitat Texas is working to find mortgage origination solutions for you, but it's important for you to know what these changes are as there are civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance. We've put together a team to bring the latest to you. Many affiliate leaders are attending multiple sessions, which is a great idea. 

Register for Houston Workshop on October 15
Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs Workshops
State of Texas
Habitat affiliates in Texas frequently partner with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) through the Texas Bootstrap Loan Program and the Amy Young Barrier Removal Program. We want to let you know that TDHCA has announced a series of workshops for all interested organizations through October on both programs across Texas. 
Funding Opportunities
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Habitat Texas researches funding opportunities for affiliates in housing and neighborhood revitalization
We can help your affiliate write or review grants, too. Just ask us about it, and be sure to let us know if you are successful with a grant you see here. 

USDA 502 Loan Program Eligibility  

Texas' Rural Development Department in the US Department of Agriculture has set aside $1 million for Habitat affiliates in Texas in its 502 Loan Program. If you are a rural affiliate, contact Habitat Texas for helping in applying for these funds on behalf of your partner families. There are some changes that may need to be made when you advertise for potential partner families if you use the 502 program, so contact us before you begin advertising. One more thing...Habitat Texas worked in this past legislative session on a bill that affected affiliates who use the 502 program, passing a law effective September 1, 2015, so affiliates are SAFE Act exempt even if they use the 502 loan program. Great news! 

Habitat International Capacity Building Grants 2015 

Just a reminder that the Capacity Building 2015 Applications will be available next week.  If your affiliate is planning on applying for: 1) Executive Director; 2) Volunteer Coordinator; 3) Faith Relations; 4) Family Services Manager; 5) Community Outreach; 6) NR Coordinator; or 7) ReStore Manager, now is the time to email affiliate contact information by clicking here.

Housing 4 Texas Heroes Grant

The Texas Veterans Commission will be posting the RFA (Request for Application) for the upcoming Housing 4 Texas Heroes grant period this September on its website for funding on July 1, 2016. The Housing 4 Texas Heroes grant has been changed to allow the grantee to also assist Veterans with a mortgage, utility assistance, home repairs or home modifications to accommodate disabilities.
 
Click here for information on Habitat Texas' grant-writing program.
Job Opportunities
Up this month:
 
 Director of ReStore- 
North Collin County Habitat - McKinney, TX 

Assistant Construction Manager -
Denton County Habitat for Humanity

Habitat Texas publicizes your job openings LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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BUSINESS PARTNER PROGRAM
Praesidium provides discounted background checks in compliance with best practice nonprofit management and mortgage polices and procedures.
 
 
Habitat Texas members also receive deeper discounts at Constant Contact and Meeting Burner. 
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Constant Contact Partnership Program

Join the Affiliate Mentoring Program
AFFILIATE SERVICES
Habitat Texas offers customized workshops for affiliates
  • Strategic planning in alignment with Habitat International
  • Grant-writing, research and review
  • Governance and Best Practices Review
  • Staff development workshops
  • Board development workshops
  • Free job postings
  • Disaster preparedness and response
Call or email to discuss your needs and how we can help. 
 
Habitat for Humanity Texas, a 501(c)3 organization, supports the efforts of the state's 83 local Habitat for Humanity affiliates as they work to build simple, decent homes across Texas. We provide resource development, training and technical assistance, disaster preparedness planning, and advocacy. 

Mission of Habitat Texas:
Seeking to put God's love into action,
Habitat for Humanity brings people
together to build homes,
communities and hope.
Our Vision:
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Thank you for your support!
Habitat for Humanity Texas
512.523.5725
info@habitattexas.org
http://www.habitattexas.org