b'Kevin SmithChief Executive Officer, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle CountyMission Program FocusRoute 9 CorridorSeeking to put Gods love into action, Habitat for Humanity of New Castle bringsWe provide two essential housing solutions to the residents of this area of New people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Castle County. We create homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers by renovating existing homes and building new homes. We have renovated and built Vision new homes in two neighborhoods within the Route 9 Corridor (Simonds Gardens A world where everyone has a decent place to live. and Rosegate).About Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County We also provide repairs for seniors who own their homes so that their homes are Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) was founded in 1986 as ansafer and healthier, alloing them to age in place.Through this program, we offer affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. At HFHNCC, we provide security andservices such as home and health assessments, roof repairs and replacements, stability for cost-burdened families through our affordable housing solutions. WeHVAC repairs, window and door replacements, sidewalk repairs, railing and create opportunities for low-income families to develop equity and accrue wealthstructural safety modifications, and handicap accessibility modifications, as well through our affordable homeownership program. We preserve homeownership foras other home maintenance repairs to improve the quality, safety, and health of vulnerable populations by providing necessary home repairs through the Criticalthe home.Analysis of similar aging-in-place home repair programs concludes that Home Repair/Healthy Homes program.home repairs and modifications improve clients mental and physical health and help to reduce healthcare costs for older adults. Research shows that older adults Those We Serve who have had their homes modified so that they can age in place improve their HFHNCC serves families facing the greatest housing challenges. Often, they areperformance in activities of daily living by 50%. In addition, falls are reduced by 15%, living in overcrowded, substandard housing and are spending more than half ofand depressive symptoms are reduced by 30%.their income on housing costs alone, rendering them severely cost-burdened. These households have limited or no remaining assets for necessities, such as healthcare, nutritious food, reliable transportation, or education. The hard-working families we serve typically earn 30% to 80% of the area median income (AMI). Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 171'