Neighborhood Revitalization

Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

What is Neighborhood Revitalization?

The Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) allows local Habitat for Humanity affiliates to serve more families by responding to community aspirations, with an expanded array of products, services, and partnerships. The mission is to empower residents to revive their own neighborhoods and to enhance their quality of life. The NRI focuses on four main areas: Home Preservation, Critical Home Repair, Weatherization, and A Brush with Kindness.

How are homes selected for NRI?

Roof repairs being done to house as part of 2011 NRI

MCHFH works with the City of Midland to identify neighborhoods that fall within the income guidelines of 30% to 60% of the median income. Once we have the neighborhood identified we send a letter and a NRI application to the owner-occupied homes (we do not include rentals in the NRI program). The homeowners are asked to complete the application, identify what work needs to be done to their homes, and to provide information confirming the property taxes and homeowners insurance are up to date and paid. In addition, we explain to the families that they are expected to pay for the cost of materials and to participate in the revitalizing of their home.

When and Where will NRI take place this year?

Once again, we will be in the Carpenter Elementary School area. The 2013 NRI will take place Monday, August 5 through Saturday, August 10. We will be revitalizing 20-25 homes in the Carpenter Elementary School area of Midland. The volunteer staging area will be located on the playground at Carpenter Elementary School. Our scope of work will consist of painting and scraping, roof repair and replacement, driveway removal and replacement, gutter work, screen door replacement, landscaping, and various other projects.