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3 5 Y e a r s | 3 0 0 h o m e sSea Island Habitat for Humanity builds safe and af fordable homes for hardworking families on the Sea Islands ( James, Johns, Edisto, and Wadmalaw) just south of Charleston, SC. Our partner families must invest their own sweat equity and complete financial literacy classes and homeownership classes in order to qualify for our Homeownership Program. We in turn give them the opportunity to purchase a decent home, in a safe community, at below market price, with a low down payment and an interest free mortgage. Thus, we become true partners, giving these families a hand up, not a hand out.

This is a special year for us, as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary and the completion of our 300th home! Sea Island Habitat is the third oldest Habitat affiliate in the world, and we feel very honored to have spent so many years serving families in our community. To do this we must be a multi-faceted organization: we are a Home Builder, Mortgage Lender, Volunteer Coordinator, Family Service Provider, and Retail Store. It is through the dedication of our staff, the work of our volunteers, the generosity of our donors, and the revenue from the ReStore, that we are able to fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing. Please join us in this mission so that we will be able to serve this community for many years to come.

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t h e Ch a l l e n g e s W e FaCeSea Island Habitat for Humanity enters our thirty-fifth year with appreciation of the magnitude of the challenges we face and the opportunities available to us.

I t wasn’t unt il this pas t year that I appreciated the vulnerability of the Habitat model. Principally, we are a charitable organization whose mission is to provide “homes and hope.” At the same time we are

a multifaceted organization with four distinct “operational segments”: construction, mortgage servicing, retail, and fund raising. Each is faced with issues which adversely affect our mission.

Our construction segment has been challenged by the high cost of real estate and infrastructure. The weakness in the economy has challenged our retail and fund raising segments as reflected by a decrease in the number, size, the quality of donations. The availability of government grants, historically a major source of revenue, has been significantly reduced. Our mortgage service segment has experienced a dramatic increase in the number of homeowner delinquencies. We are addressing each challenge through the effort of our staff, volunteers and board of directors.

Our challenges are neither unique nor irresolvable. Some, such as controlling homeowner delinquencies, will not be resolved easily or without consequences. We will address each issue and focus on the opportunity to serve those who need our assistance.

While we celebrate our successes and plan to overcome our challenges, we hope you will consider digging deeper than you may have in prior years, as your help is required more than ever before. On behalf of our Affiliate, I can assure you that we will be grateful for any contribution so that we may continue to execute our mission.

We are humbled by your generosity, trust and support. Thank you for making Sea Island Habitat for Humanity a priority in your life.

Sincerely, Ronald ciancio, Board President

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gordon and Jeannie Hillock have lived on kiawah Island almost as long as Sea Island Habitat for Humanity has been in existence. They moved to the Lowcountry in 1979, just after SIHH was founded, and gordon has been working as a realtor for kiawah Island Realty ever since. He and Jeannie were introduced to SIHH by a good friend and client, gene yost, who served as the president of the SIHH Board for many years and for whom our current office building is named.

The Hillocks have been very generous to SIHH over the years. They are now working to sponsor their 5th house for Sea Island Habitat along with some of gordon’s clients. Also, when gordon’s clients are looking to remodel their new home he is sure to let them know about the free SIHH deconstruction service.

The Hillocks have done everything from fundraising to hammering nails for Sea Island Habitat. gordon’s favorite Sea Island Habitat memory is just after Hurricane Hugo hit, when Al Roker brought the Today Show to SIHH for his Volunteers Across America special.

It is not an exaggeration to say that, without generous donors like the Hillock’s, we would not have been able to serve our community for the past 35 years.

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gina Watson is the proud mother of two sons and the 2013 Women Build Homeowner. The Watsons’ home is in our new Laurel Oak grove neighborhood on James Island. gina thinks the James Island school district will be a perfect fit for her younger son, Brian (pictured above), who will be starting school next year. gina has worked at the James Island Walmart as a Pharmacist Assistant for eight years, and is excited to be living in the community where she works and where she grew up. SIHH is happy to be building on James Island, where our new homeowners can live close to a larger job market.

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6,000 nails used per home /

54,000 total nails this year

1,750 feet of wire in each home

250 studs used per home

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Leydi Maldonado was 13 years old when her family moved into the Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Brownswood development. She is now eighteen, the eldest daughter of yadira and guadalupe Maldonado, and she has two brothers and a sister who all look up to her. Four years ago, Leydi’s mother encouraged her to attend the Military Magnet Academy because she thought her daughter would thrive in a structured school setting. She was right! Leydi admits that it was a tough transition, but with only 54 students in her class, the Academy eventually felt like a family to her. The Academy offers unique extra-curricular classes, so Leydi enrolled in three Culinary Arts classes, got her first taste of cooking, and really caught the bug. She will attend Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts School in Charlotte this fall. Her ultimate dream is to move back to our Sea Island community to open her own French cuisine restaurant. Leydi loves the home and the Brownswood neighborhood where she grew into a young woman. She treasures all the opportunities she was given by living in a safe and loving community.

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Jacqueline Capers and her daughter Iesha live in the 27th Sea Island Habitat home. Jacqueline has set a great example for her daughter by being a hardworking, dedicated employee at the Johns Island Piggly Wiggly for the past 16 years. Iesha’s own dedication shows in her studies and success at school. She is a rising senior on scholarship at Winthrop university, and will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Iesha’s ultimate goal is to attend the Medical university of South Carolina, and to become a pediatrician. Jacqueline could not be more proud of Iesha, and she gives thanks that she was able to raise her daughter in a safe, comfortable home. Jacqueline firmly believes that their Habitat home provided a stable background for her daughter’s success in life.

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28 cubic yards of concrete at a cost of $90 per cubic yard are poured for every house

12 gallons of paint are needed to paint each home

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Catherine LaFond and her staff at LaFond Law have handled all home closings for Sea Island Habitat for the last 13 years. They volunteer their time and expertise to draw up the necessary documents and make sure that everything goes smoothly. Before closing, the new homeowners have completed all of their sweat equity and financial literacy classes and are ready to move into their very own home. It is a special occasion, and while just as much preparation goes into these closings as into any home closing, Assistant Attorney Ashley Andrews finds that the SIHH closings “are so exciting and rewarding.” Once the mortgage papers are signed, ownership of the property is officially transferred to our homeowners, and LaFond Law has the happy duty of handing over the keys to the brand new owners. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of Catherine LaFond and her staff! (SIHH Executive director, John Rhoden, Catherine LaFond, Ashley Richardson, and Ashley Andrews pictured above, left to right.)

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8 windows are purchased for each house

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Quoizel Lighting’s association with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity began in 2002, with their then-VP of Operations, Ed Clark. Quoizel was founded in new york and had a history of working with the local affiliates in the new york City area. After their headquarters moved to Charleston, Mr. Clark contacted Sea Island Habitat for Humanity’s construction department to ask about the lighting needs for the homes that we were building. When he understood the scope of our need, he simply said, “Come by the warehouse next week, and bring a large truck.” Mr. Clark very generously donated the interior lighting fixtures for all the homes built that year, and Quoizel has done so every year since.

We are deeply indebted to Ed Clark, and to everyone at Quoizel, for their giving spirit and commitment to Sea Island Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Quality lighting is one of the details that make a house special, and the beautiful fixtures we are able to install are one reason that our homes truly shine. Quoizel’s donations amount to over $500 per house; at our current build rate this is a value of well over $5000 annually. Thank you, Quoizel!

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Total tithings to Habitat International: $1,006,149 since 1978

15 international families served this year through money tithed

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The Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore exists to raise funds and awareness for the mission of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity through the resale of donated furnishings and construction materials. you can be a part of it all by donating, shopping and volunteering.

donations to the ReStore can include but are not limited to:furniture: living, dining, bedroom and office Appliances & electronics: clean and in working conditionHousewares: dishes, pots, pans, utensils, paintings, lamps, booksbuilding materials: kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, doors, tile, etc.Vehicles and boats

We provide free pick up for donations or you can drop off donations at our new drop-off lane. We also provide free deconstruction services for your remodels.

Like Sea Island Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Facebook to hear about our sales and new merchandise. We post daily photos of new arrivals and information on sales and store events!

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598 tons diverted from landfills by the ReStore

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Volunteers are the heart and soul of Sea Island Habitat for Humanity. Every aspect of our mission is touched by people generously giving of their time and talents. We are blessed to have a strong core of ‘local regulars’ as well as consistent support from out of town groups who come ready to tackle any need we have.

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2,260 volunteers helped on the construction site & in the office

240 volunteers at the ReStore

23 states represented:Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, north Carolina, California,

new Mexico, Missouri, Massachusetts, Connecticut, new york, kentucky, South Carolina, georgia, Maryland, new Jersey, Texas, Wisconsin,

Minnesota, Oregon, Iowa, d.C., Indiana

5 countries represented: Australia, Canada, Ireland, united kingdom, united States

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Sea Island Habitat for Humanity has made great strides in providing our community with safe and affordable housing options. More than 300 families in the past 35 years have partnered with Habitat to build new lives for themselves. But the work to provide affordable housing will extend beyond our lifetimes.

The golden Hammer Society is comprised of people who understand this, and who make gift plans so that future generations will benefit from Sea Island Habitat’s housing ministry. Through the golden Hammer society we recognize those who share our vision for the future–a community in which every person has a safe and decent place to live. To become a member, you can leave a gift in your will, name Habitat as a beneficiary of your retirement plan, or fund a charitable gift annuity which will allow you to enjoy income and tax benefits now while supporting Habitat’s future work.

If you would like more information about the options available for planned gifts to Sea Island Habitat for Humanity please call Amanda Helton, Director of Development, at 843-768-0998 ext 113 or e-mail her at development@seaislandhabitat.org. She will be happy to help!

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