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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - February 17, 1993 (69)CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 17, 1993 GOALS OF 'LIE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HARED WITH THE CITY COUNCIL CC -25 CC -84 Pastor Robert Schreiber, 324 Rutledge Drive, Lodi, spoke on behalf of Habitat for Humanity which is an organization that assists in providing housing for those in poverty. Mr. Schreiber shared the program's goal to provide housing in Lodi by acquiring rundown houses and refurbishing them with the _•..istance of volunteers and also asked for City assistance. Mayos Pennino suggested that Mr. Schreiber work with the Eastside Task Force and the Community Development Department. February 18. 1993 Mr. Phil Penino. Mayor City of !Jodi P. 0. Box 3006 todi. CA 95241 Dear Phil. 324 ,.—ledge Dr. Dodi. CA 95242 ! ECEfVEUt s;? f::: f � Thank you for permitting me to. to speak to the Council on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. I vas encouraeed by the response I received and hope that any future relationship between Habitat and the City willl be just as cordial. I am ashamed to admit that thisrwas ay first appearance at a City Council meeting. However, judging from that experience. it may very well be my last. T was thoroughly disgusted with Ray Davenport's performance. I have known some nitpickers in my lifetime. but he outshines them all. I congratulate all the rest of you for not being intimidated by him. His actions ere completely inconsistent with his statements during the election campaign when he stated that he would not use his position to retaliate against the city because of his dispute. It doesn't take a person with a great deal of intelligence to see that this is exactly what he is doing. Unfortunately. this is the kiwi of person who attracts every disgruntled citizen and they use him as their spokesperson. He certainly had his cheering section at the meeting. His performance would be more tolerable if his criticisms and accusations had some substance ;o them. He vas taking very minor matters and making major issues out of them. And his supporters feed his ego by encouraging him. I only hope that his attitude does not discourage competent candidates from competing in future elctions. Hang in there. friend. Sincerely, Bob Schreiber CITY OF LODI AC i ION SLIP . ap l.I 1 ,TtpN wle ymit. 4,+-1: AL. x,49/93 Foe acTlp: etXpTP3 u N Mtaiaeied U Intorrnaliaa ❑ coir..». • Aporo.. ❑ wt... Xtat's Dao as etratarS .,.. C... CJ[JDODC] Phoned Roomy! Your call was m omce ww can Bac* Panne Phone Paas. Contact TIME 40 4g. ❑ For Typing ❑ Far Filing ❑ For Mailing ❑ CopylPnnl Ragweed ❑ For Your S uti ❑ Please Tap Cara of Ths � ECE V ED :1 1993 DEV'..- k`.NT BEPAR: MEN1 324..S141edge Dr.` nodi,: CA '95?4,121 r '! January 11, 1993 Mr. Phil Fermin, Mayor ATT: City Clerk Call Box 306 Todi, CA 95241 Dear Phil, First of all, I want to congratulate you on being elected Mayor of our city for this year. I am sure you will bring positive leadership qualities to this position. Then I have a question. Is it possible for a citizen to have the opportunity to address the Council? I have become actively involved in helping to -organize an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity for San Joaquin County. As coordinator of the Speakers' 3ureau it is my responsibility to publicize the work of Habitat for Humanity. Conse- ouently, I am hoping for an opportunity to make the Council aware of the formation of this group and request their endorsement. If there is a procedure that needs to be followed, I would appreciate knowing about it. If you can help to guide me through that procedure, that too would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to consider this request and thank you for any help you can provide. Sincerely, Robert Schreiber P.S. - If you want to phone me my number is 368-7580. O- cic homes HABITAT FOR HUMANDY Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical, grass-roots Christian ministry with the goal of eliminating poverty housing. Unwilling to accept the fact that millions of people live vithout adequate shelter, Habitat challenges individuals, churches, companies, found;•(ions, and other organizations to join in partnership with the poor to change the conditions in which they live. 1 a rich person sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against his brother, how can he claim that he loves God? My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true IOU, which shows Itself In action." 1 John 3:17-18 "As Unto the least of These" All Habitat projects ad. !to a non-discrimina- tory family selection policy where neither race nor religion determines who receives a Habitat house. For more information, please contact: INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Habitat for Humanity International,121 Habitat Street, Americus, Georgia 31709-3498 USA (912)924-6935 FAX: (912)924-6541 RESIONAUNATIONAL CENTERS Habitat Australia: Castle Hill (011)612-899-4409 Habitat Canada: central/ Waterloo, Ont. (519)571-9:,, west/Winnipeg, Manitoba (204)589-5371 Habitat East: Harrisonburg, VA (703)564-5301 Habitat Heartland: Springfield, MO (417)831-0982 Habitat Mid -Atlantic: (912)924-6935 Habitat Mideast: Thorntown, IN (317)325-2516 Habitat Midwest: Chicago, IL (312)243-6448 Habitat Northeast: Acton, MA (508)264-0353 Habitat Northwest: Tacoma, WA (206)627-4749 Habitat South: Tupelo, MS (601)844-2397 Habitat South Atlantic: Easley, SC (803)855-1102 Habitat South Central: Nashville, TN (615)228-3894 Habitat Southeast: Americus, GA (912)924-6935 Habitat Southwest: Waco, TX (817)756-7575 Habitat Upper Midwest: Minneapolis, MN (612)332-0080 Habitat West: north /WalnutCreek, CA (415)937-07 I south/Orange, CA (714)647-4904 Rocky Mtn. Habitat: Denver,CO (303)292-4114 SPONSORED PROJECT AREAS Africa: 13 countries; Asia/Paci.fic. 6 countries; Central America: 5 countries; Mexico; South America/Caribbean: 6 countries. (Numbers represent totals as of print date.) • 3010/ST/200M/ 792 1 1.1 Iy /rrternat o�a umani#y Building hOpi A Matter of Conscience Habitat for Igum: nity International wants to make shelter a matter of cons fence so that, one day, there will be no more shacks, no collapsing tene- ment h(,uses, no homeless people sleeping on cite streets. Everybody will have, at Icast, a si►nple, decent place to live. Capital, Not Charity I louses are built or renovated using as much volunteer labor and donated materials as possible. Then employing "biblical economics," they are sold to a family in need (too poor to secure a bank loan) at no pec fit and no interest. The cost of a house is repaid over a fixed time period; these payments are then recycled to build more houses. The homeowners are required to participate in the construction of their own new home and to help other prospective homeowners build their homes. • t e People Helping People In Habitat for Humanity, building relationships and communities is as important as building homes. Each project attempts to transcend the boundaries of .ulture, status, and race through the sharing of a common goal. By working together as partners, the affluent and the poor become aware of their common heritage. as God's children. Local involvement As a grass-roots movement, Habitat for Humanity is decentralized and accepts no government funds. Two types of projects exist - affiliate aid sponsored. An affiliate project is an autonomous, nonprofit corporation with its own board of directors and committee structure. An affiliate project is largely self -supported from funds raised locally; however, all funds given through the international office desig- nated for an affiliate project ar _ forwarded to that affiliate. Habitat asks no membership fee nor tax of affi- liates, but does expect affiliates to voluntarily tithe to the interna- tional program to share their abun- dance received • "' • Milani Fuller Founder and Executive Director Habitat for Humanity International "We may disagree on all sorts of things- baptism, communion, what night to have prayer meeting, and how the preacher should dress. But, thank God, we can agree on a nail, and the use of the hammer as an instrument to manifest Cod's love." from God. Tithing is a statement by affiliates of their solidarity and part- nership with less privileged people in developing nations. Habitat for Humanity Interna- tional's headquarters in Americus, Georgia, acts as resource center and facilitator for all Habitat work. International Commitment A sponsored project has a local board, but funds for its operation are generally raised by the international office and augmented by local house payments. Sponsored projects are normally established in developing countries. In all cases, the initiation of a project - affiliate or sponsored - comes from local leadership. A covenant agreeing to the basic principles of Habitat for Humanity is then signed by Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., and the local project. with God's people. 1 home HABITAT FOR hiIMANITY iabitat for Humanity international is an ecumenical, grass-roots Christian ministry with the goal of eliminating poverty housing. Unwilling to accept the fact that millions of people live without adequate shelter, Habitat challenges individuals, churches, companies, foundations, and other organizations to join i. partnership ‘vith the poor to change the conditions in which they live. t a rich person sees his brathrr in need, yet closes his heart against his brother, how can he claim that he loves God? My children, our love should not be Just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action." I John 3:17-18 3 "As Unto the Least of These" All Habitat projects adhere to a non-discrimina- tory family selection policy where neither race nor religion determines who receives a Habitat house. For more information, please contact: INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Habitat for Humanity international, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, Georgia 31709-3498 USA (912)924-6935 FAX: (912)924-6541 RECIONALINATIONAL CENTERS Habitat Australia: Castle Hill (011)612-899-4409 Habitat Canada:central/Waterloo,Ont.(519)571-9164 west/Winnipeg, Manitoba (204)589-5371 Habitat East: Harrisonburg, VA (703)564-5301 Habitat Heartland: Springfield, MO (417)831-0982 Habitat Mid -Atlantic: (912)924-6935 Habitat Mideast: Thorntown, !N (317)325-2516 Habitat Midwest: Chicago, IL (312)243-6448 Habitat Northeast: Acton, MA (508)264-0353 Habitat Northwest: Tacoma, %VA (206)627-4749 Habitat South: Tupelo, MS (601)844-2397 Habitat South Atlantic: Easley, SC (803)855-1102 Habitat South Central: Nashville, TN (615)228-3894 Habitat Southeast: Americus, GA (912)924-6935 Habitat Southwest: Waco, TX (817)756-7575 Habitat Upper Midwest: Minneapolis, MN (612)332-0080 Habitat West: north/Walnut Creek,CA (415)937-0753 south/Orange, CA (714)647-4904 Rocky Mtn. Habitat: Denver,CO (303)292-4114 SPONSORED PROJECT AREAS Africa: 13 countries; Asia/Pacific 6 countries; Central America: 5 countries; Mexico; South America/Caribbean: 6 countries. (lumbers n. present totals as of print date.) 1'r• Habitat for Hu►..)amity • l 11 International 3010/ST/200M/ 7-92 1 Building hope A Matter of Conscience labitat for Humanity international wants to make shelter a matter of conscience so that, one day, there will It no more shacks, no collapsing tene- ment houses, 00 homeless people sleeping 00 dtr streets. 1.verytxxly Will hare, at least, a simple, decent place to live. Capital, Not Charity } louses arc built or renovated using .is much volunteer labor and donated materials as possible. Then employing "biblical economics," they are sold to a family in need (too pone to secure a bank loan) at no profit and no interest. The cost 01 a house is repaid over a fixed time period; these payments are then recycled to build more houses. The homeowners are required to participate m the construction of their own new home and to help other prospective homeowners build their homes. People Helping People In Habitat for Humanity, building relationships and communities is as important as building homes. Each project attempts to transcend the boundaries of culture, status, and race through the sharing of a common goal, By working together as partners, the affluent and the poor becr,me aware of their common hrri(age. as God's children. Local Involvement As a grass-roots movement, 1labitat for Humanity is decentralized and accepts no government funds. Two types of projects exist - affiliate and sponsored. An affiliate project is an autonomous, nonprofit corporation with its own board of directors and committee structure. An affiliate project is largely self -supported from funds raised locally; however, all funds given through the international office desig- nated for an affiliate project are forwarded to that affiliate. Habitat asks no membership fee nor tax of affi- liates, but does expect affiliates to voluntarily tithe to the interna- tional program to share their abun- dance received • "We may disagree on all sorts of things- baptism, communion, what night Whit •!e prayer meeting, and bow the preacher should dress. But, thank God, we can agree on a nail, and the use of the hammer as an instrument to manifest God's love." Millard Fuller Founder and Executive Director f[abitat tor.Huniani, v International from God. Tithing is a statement by affiliates of their solidarity and part• nership with less privileged people in developing nations. Habitat for Humanity interna- tionai's headquarters in Americus, Georgia, acts as resource center and facilitator for all Habitat work. International Commitment A sponsored project has a local board, but funds for its operation are generally raised by the international office and augmented by local house payments. Sponsored projects are normally established in developing countries. In all cases, the initiation of a project - affiliate or sponsored - comes from local leadership. A covenant agreeing to the basic principles of Habitat for Humanity is then signed by Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., and the local project. with God's people1, homes' HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical, grass -root, Christian ministry with the goal of eliminating poverty housing. Unwilling to accept the tact that millions of people live ;without adequate shelter, Habitat challenges individuals, churches, companies, foundations, and other organizations to join in partnership with the poor to change the conditions to which they lite. 1 a rich person sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against his brother, how can he claim that he loves God? My children, our love should not be just words and talk; ft must be true love, which shows itself in action." I John 3:17-18 • "As Unto the Least of These" All Habitat projects adhere to a non-discrimina- tory family selection policy where neither race nor religion determines who receives a Habitat house. For more information, please contact: INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS f Iabita 1 for Humanity intemational,121 f 1abitat Stret t, Americus, Georgia 31709-3498 USA (912)924-6935 FAX: (912)924-6541 RECIONALINATIONAL CENTERS Habitat Australia: Castle Hili (011)612-899-4409 Habitat Canada: central /Waterloo,Ont. (519)571.9164 west /Winnipeg, Manitoba (204)589-5371 Habitat East: Harrisonburg, VA (703)564-5301 Habitat Heartland: Springfield, MO (417)831-0982 Habitat Mid -Atlantic: (912)924-6935 Habitat Mideast: Thorntown, IN (317)325-2516 Habitat Midwest: Chicago, IL (312)243-6448 Habitat Northeast: Acton, MA (508)264-0353 Habitat Northwest: Tacoma, WA (206)627-4749 Habitat South: Tupelo, MS (601)844-2397 Habitat South Atlantic: Easley, SC (803)855-1102 Habitat South Central: Nashville, TN (6I5)228-3894 Habitat Southeast: Americus, GA (912)924-6935 Habitat Southwest: Waco, TX (817)756-7575 Habitat Upper Midwest: Minneapolis, MN (612)332.0080 Habitat West: north/WalnutCreek,CA (415)937-0753 south/Orange, CA (714)647-4904 Rocky Mtn. Habitat: Denver,CO (303)292-4114 SPONSORED PROJECT AREAS Africa: 13 countries; Asia/Pacific ti countries; Central America: 5 countries; Mexico; South America/Caribbean: 6 countries. (Numbers represent totals as of print date.) 30i0/ST/200M/ 7-92 •1 1'g' Habitat for Hui. ,unity International 1 Building -hope A Matter of Conscience tlahitat for 1lumanity International —ants to make sh Iter a matter of cons. Alley so that, one day, there will Oe no more shacks, no collapsing tene- ment houses, no homeless people sleeping on city streets. l yeryhOxly will have, at least, a ample, accent place to live. Capital, Not Charity 1 louses are built or renovated using as much volunteer Tabor and donated materials as possible. Then employing "biblical economics." they are sold to a tamily in need (too poor to secure a bank loan) at no profit and no interest. rhe cost of a house is repaid over a fixed time period; these payments are then recycled to heli.; more houses. The homeowners are required to participate in the construct n of their own new home and to help other prospective homeowners build their homes. People Helping People in Habitat for Humanity, building relationships and communities is as important as building homes. Each project attempts to transcend the boundaries of culture, status, and race through the sharing of a common goal. By working together as partners, the affluent and the poor become aware of their common heritage as God's children. local Involvement As a grass-roots movement, Flabitat for H'imanity is decentralized and accepts no government funds. Two types of projects exist - affiliate and sponsored. An affiliate project is an autonomous, nonprofit corporation with its own board of directors and committee structure. An affiliate project is largely self -supported from funds raised locally; however, all funds given through the international office desig- nated for an affiliate project are forwarded to that affiliate. Habitat asks no membership fee nor tax of affi- hates, but does expect affiliates to voluntarily tithe to the interna- tional program to share their abun- dance received "We may disagree on all sorts of things- baptism, communion, what night to have prayer meeting, and how the preacher should dress. But, thank God, we can agree on a nail, and the use of the hammer as an instrument - to manifest God's love." Millard Fuller Founder and Executive Director Habitat for Humanity international from God. Tithing is a statement by affiliates of their solidarity and part- nership with less privileged people in developing nations. 1{abitat for f dumanity interna- tional's headquarters in Americus, Georgia, acts as resource center and facilitator for all Habitat work. International Commitment A sponsored project has a local board, but funds for its operation are generally raised by the international office and augmented by local house payments. Sponsored projects are normally established in developing • countries. In all cases, the initiation of a project - affiliate or sponsored - comes from local leadership. A covenant agreeing tp the basic principles Habitat for Humanity is then signed by , Habitat for Humanity International, Inc., and the local project. with God's people. 1 1 l• ^�• Habitat for Humanity . Fact i 1� International Sheet "A decent house in a decent community for God's people in need" What is Habitat for Humanity International? ounded in 1976 by Linda and Millard Fuller, N.bttat for Humanity lnternat_onal is an ecumenical, Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of consdence and action. By having needy and affluent people work together in equal partnership, Habitat builds new relationships and a sense of community as well as new housing How does it work? Through volunteer labor, management expertise, and tax-deductible dona tions of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates homes with the help of the homeowners. Houses are sold at no profit to partner families, and no -interest mortgages are issr ed over a fixed period. Costs of homes differ relative to location, labor, land and materials. Currently, a Habitat house in the United Sti f^s costs homeowners an average of ..pproxima tely S35,000, while houses in developing countries average about $2,000..,mall monthly mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, are repaid over 7 to 20 years and deposited into a revolving "Fund for Humanity" which supports the construction of more houses. How does the partnership with homes •wners work? Habitat is not a giveaway program, but is a joint venture in which those who benefit from the housing ministry are involved in the work at various levels. Each homeowner family is required to invest "sweat equity" hours into the construction of their home. This reduces the cost of the house, increases the pride of ownership among family members, and fosters the development of positive relationships with other persons. How are the partner families selected? Families apply to local Habitat projects. A family selection committee chooses homeowners based on their level of need, their willingness to become partners in the program, and their ability to repay the loan. Every project follows a non- discriminatory policy of family selection_ Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing the families to receive Habitat houses. How does Habitat work with the government? Habitat does not accept government money for construction of new hou-mss, renovation or repair of existing houses, or the general operating expenses of projects. Habitat does, however, accept funds for the acquisition of streets, utilities, land, or old houses needing rehabilitation, provided those funds have no provisions attached which would violate Habitat's principles. How widespread is Habitat for Humanity International? Habitat for Humanity International is growing rapidly. There are over 750 affiliated projects, located in a11 50 states, and mos: than 100 other projects in 38 other countries. Who controls and manages Habitat for Humanity International? An ecumenical bo -rd of 29 people meets three times a year to determine policy and monitor operations in conjunction with a larger Board of Advisors. Primarily dependent upon volunteer labor, Habitat for Humanity's international headquarters operates with an administrative staff, assisted by a core group of paid clerical and support people and supplemented by long- and short-term volunteers. Each Habitat for Humanity affiliate and sponsored project is managed by a local volunteer board. What is the difference between a sponsored and an affiliate project? Sponsorship means that Habitat for Humanity International takes full responsibility for funding and for securing Habitat volunteers for the project. At this time, all Habitat sponsored projects are located in Latin America, the Ca-ibbean,across Africa, in to Asia and the Padfic, and beginning in Eastern Europe. Affiliated projects are independent, non-profit organizations which are responsible for their own fund-raising, publicity, volunteer recruitment and staffing. The international headquarters offers advice and assistance to all projects. How are donations distributed and used? Donations are distributed as designated by the donor. M1 gifts received by the international headquarters, designated for a specific project area, are forwarded to that area. Any undesignated gifts are used where needed overseas and for administrative expenses. An audited financial statement is available upon request. Does Habitat for Humanity have other programs? Yes. They are: Covenant Church Program, which involves churches and synagc ;ues in contributing financially and prayerfully to Habitat; Campus Chapters program, which involves educational institutions of all types in Habitat'swork; International Day of Prayer and Action for Haman Habitat, observed under Habitat for Humanity sponsorship the third Sunday of September every year; Habitat for Homeless Humanity, which assists affiliated projects in addressing the homeless problem through networking, cooperation, and partnership •••i'h other organizations; House -Raising Week Worldwide, which each summer focuses on Habitat construction during a single week; The Jimmy Carter Work Project, a week-long blitz -building program conducted every summer in a different city, is the focal point of House-l.aising Week Worldwide. Another project is the Global Village program, which sends volunteer work camps overseas, at the participants' expense, for two- and three-week periods to help at Habitat sponsored projects. How does a Habitat for Humanity project get started? Habitat for Humanity is a grass-roots movement. Anyone who wants to explore the possibility of eliminating poverty housing in his or her community is encouraged to contact Habitat's international headquarters for information. Printed materials are available. How can I become a volunteer? Volunteer information and applications are available from the international headquarters. Habitat needs volunteers to work in. U.S. projects as well as at headquarters. We also need partners to work in developing countries; making at least a three -yea' commitment which includes a period of training at international headquarters. Experience with a local affiliate or a campus chapter is highly desirable for people interested in applying for volunteer service. How else can 1 help? Spread the word! Provide individual and group prayer support. Give slide presentations, raise money, distribute Habitat for Humanity literature to friends. Invite friends, church groups, business, civic organizations, and fraternal benefit societies to a Habitat for Humanity presentation or speech. Contact the Speakers Bureau at Habitat for Humanity's international headquarters and arrange speakers on Habitat topics for audiences around the United States and Canada. And, of course, you can send a check either as a gift or a no -interest loan. How can I learn more about Habitat for Humanity htternational? Our "Sharing Habitat" catalog lists all Habitat for Humanity International materials, induding books, slide shows, video and audio cassettes, and movies. Request to be placed on the mailing list for Habitat World, the official Habitat newspaper which is published bimonthly. All materials can be ordered from: Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, Georgia 31709-3.198, Habitat helpline (912,928-9571, or (912)924-6935, Ext. 550, FAX (912)924-6541. 3013.5/560M'GS'10- 92