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* BMVP - Habitat Housing in Red Lodge, MT!
 
 
 
As a small resort community, affordable housing is a big issue for the local workforce, many of whom live in poverty and low-income situations. According to the 2017 American Community Survey (ACS), 16.3% of households in Red Lodge fall below the poverty level. According to a 2016 Housing Assessment, about half of respondents reported spending more than 30% of their income on housing, which becomes even more burdensome for low-income households. According to Zillow.com, the median home price is over $220,000; however, the median household income is $46,786 – leaving a large gap between what people can afford and what is available. There is a housing stock of just over 1,000 units, but of those units, less than one hundred are unoccupied and available for rent or for sale, without taking affordability into account. In addition, due to its location and recent office closures, the city lacks many public service resources available to assist the local workforce with housing needs. By increasing the stock of permanently affordable rentals and homes for sale, providing training and education, creating programs to address home owner and renter needs, and building awareness of these programs, the organization will be providing incremental and long-term benefits for the community. This project will help alleviate poverty by helping to increase permanent affordable housing stock, providing financial education opportunities, and connecting people to programs and services that support their housing goals. For the local workforce struggling with housing costs, increased knowledge of financial management and access to sustainable housing will ultimately lessen the housing cost burden that many low-income families experience.
 
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Member Duties : Assist the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation to bring people out of poverty by connecting them to housing services and housing opportunities! The overall goal of the project is to help low-income individuals and families that work in the Red Lodge Area, secure quality affordable housing, increase their knowledge of financial management, and increase community engagement in upcoming housing opportunities. Capacity will be built for this project through creating an effective outreach plan to connect people to existing housing assistance programs and services, and by increasing community engagement and awareness of the upcoming development of single family homes and multi-unit housing. The VISTA member will also participate in the development of local financial counseling or Homebuyer Education (HBE) events to benefit households seeking education in support of their housing goals.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Entrepreneur/Business ,  Homelessness ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Hunger ,  Health ,  Community Outreach ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Housing . 
 
Skills :
Communications ,  Writing/Editing ,  Public Speaking ,  Community Organization ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Counseling . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
* BMVP - Habitat Housing in Red Lodge, MT!
Program Start/End Date
03/16/2020  -   03/15/2021
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Accepting Applications
From  11/14/2019  To  02/14/2020 
Contact Carly Collins
2825 3rd Ave N
Billings   MT   59101
4062478675
collinsc@billingsmt.gov
www.CityofBillings.net/vista
Listing ID 77147

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