New Construction, Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative (NRI) & Green Building Practices

The homes built by HFHLPC are ENERGY STAR® Certified, meeting or exceeding federally-set standards for energy efficiency from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s program for ENERGY STAR-Qualified Homes. In addition to the green building practices to which our construction crew adheres during the build process, the result are homes that provide many long-term benefits to the homeowner:

      - Greater energy efficiency and less pollution
      - Healthier indoor air through the use of low VOC paints, finishes and adhesives
      - Upgraded building and insulated building shell, including insulated foundation
      - Low-flow plumbing features means reduced water usage
      - Energy efficient appliances and features mean lower ownership costs
      - Passive solar systems on the last four homes built by HFHLPC
      - Xeriscape landscaping
      - Waste management and recycling of materials during the build process

Habitat programs across the globe have been expanding their menu of programs and services. This makes it possible for local Habitat affiliates to be more flexible and responsive in meeting the needs of the communities they serve.

In the United States, Habitat for Humanity International has launched the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative. Through NRI, affiliates are able to provide a more comprehensive array of services and programs:

- Construction of new, energy-efficient homes.
- Acquisition and rehabilitation of foreclosed and abandoned homes.
- Critical repairs to homes currently owned and occupied by low-income families.
- Performing exterior repair and maintenance through A Brush With Kindness.
- Energy improvements and weatherization services.
- Homeownership education, counseling and policy advocacy.

Through this expanded set of services, Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County is able to tailor its program to more effectively meet the needs of the community it serves.

Meeting the needs and offering assistance to the AMI group served by Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County, and to learn more about the NRI program and how your local Habitat for Humanity can assist you in meeting critical home repairs and rehabilitation projects, please contact us at: [ NRI@habitatlaplata.org ] or (970) 382-2215 x 14.

To sign up for volunteer opportunities with HFHLPC, please click below:

Directions to our 2011 new construction build site:
Fox Farm Village in Bayfield, CO
From Durango,
Drive towards Bayfield on Hwy160 E
Right on CR 52 (Traffic Light)
Right at the stop sign
Left onto Buck Highway (CR 521)
Left at Mars Drive (first stop sign)
Left at Fox Farm Circle

Here is a list of construction volunteer positions you might be interested in...

Volunteers

• Volunteers —
  We are always looking for volunteers who wish to join us on the build site, whether framing, painting, setting tile, hanging doors, our needs encompass a variety of skill sets.

Weekday Volunteers

• If interested, click here to email the Volunteer Coordinator —
  We are looking for folks to help out with construction Tuesday through Friday. Some experience and construction skill is recommended. You will work closely with our construction manager to complete specific projects on site.

Crew Leaders

• If interested, click here to email the Volunteer Coordinator —
  Responsibilities:
  Enough skill in a particular area of home construction to instruct and supervise a small group (4-8) of unskilled volunteers in the task.

  Expectations:
  Ability to work in a supervisory role with persons of diverse economic, social, and racial/ethnic backgrounds.
  Understanding of and ability to explain and oversee work site safety
  Willingness and ability to train other and then step back and supervise
  Acceptance of Habitat principles
  Ability to commit to at least three work days per year
  

Site Hosts

• If interested, click here to email the Volunteer Coordinator —
  Responsibilities:
  You will be responsible for welcoming volunteers, collecting liability waiver forms, setting up refreshments in the morning and lunch at 12:00pm. Also available to be of general assistance while on site.

  Expectations:
  Ability to work well with and motivate others
  Understanding of and ability to explain and oversee work site safety
  Acceptance of Habitat principles
  Ability to commit to at least two work days per year