www rtaurora org Established in 1993 Christmas in
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• Established in 1993 • “Christmas in April” • Annual weekend of volunteer service Volunteer Projects 2008 Christmas in April 1996 - 2007 • Free repairs & clean-up of owner-occupied properties 1993 -1996 • Dedicated to helping low-income homeowners Healthy Housing
Data-driven Whole Home / Whole Health Individualized Approach Resources & Referrals Pest Fire Control Radon Prevention & Weatherization Air Lead Paint / RRP Quality Green Homes Initiative Safe at Home 2008 Ameri. Corps 2016 $2. 5 M Invested & 1, 000 Homes Repaired
Key Programs � April Rebuild / Community Block Build � Special Projects � Safe at Home
Community Block Build � Last Friday & Saturday in April 4/29 -4/30 � Targeted low-income neighborhood � Repair 12 -20 homes (Avg. $7, 000/home) � Community volunteers & professionals � Community clean-up � Code violations / public hazards � School improvements � Community Resource Fair Ø Housing, Health, Education & Employment
2016 Community Block Build April 29 th – 30 th High need for affordable healthy housing Immediately responded to 5 qualified homes Waiting list for April 30 -50% HUD Income Guidelines 60% Single parent homes Highly Spanish-speaking
Community Resource Fair Saturday, April 30 th � Open to nonprofit and government agencies � Focus: housing, health, education, employment › Food insecurity › Health screenings (diabetes, dental) › Financial education › Skills training & employment › Children’s health issues › Neighborhood safety › Community involvement
www. rtaurora. org heather. binder@rtaurora. org (630) 801 -9044
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