In 2015, we housed 263 individuals 108 of those were children residing at The Inn. The Inn has a total of 72 units 16 three-bedroom, 15 two-bedroom, 19 one-bedroom and 22 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units. By providing these five additional units, the Inn will prepare to bridge a gap in the affordable housing market. In 2015, in order to meet the growing need for affordable housing in our community, the administrative offices were moved from 250 Kimbark Street to a commercial building to provide space for an additional five units of housing at this facility. Since then, the Inn has grown from one facility with 31 units to four facilities with 72 units of supportive housing. (Inn) was established in 1993 out of the collective efforts of a coalition of 23 community agencies to address homelessness. “We look forward to seeing the generational effects having a permanent home will have for Olga’s daughter.The Inn Between of Longmont, Inc. Our community truly thrives when people achieve this,” Liotino said. “It is very exciting when we can see the results of our supportive housing program resulting in permanent homeownership. Inn Between staffers say it’s bittersweet to see Martinez leave the program but are happy they were able to help transition her daughter and her into a home they will own. “Volunteerism is a crucial aspect that empowers everyone involved by breaking down social barriers - for participants that’s through sweat equity.” ![]() ![]() “Once a participant is awarded the keys to their home, they pay an affordable mortgage, which is reinvested to build more homes,” Habitat for Humanity volunteer coordinator Nikki Watt said. “Habitat is a next step on the continuum for our participants - designed to give hard-working families the opportunity for homeownership that would not otherwise be a possibility,” Liotino said.įamilies participating in the program are selected based on need, the ability to repay an affordable mortgage, willingness to work with family services, invest 250 to 500 hours of sweat equity to build their home, complete formal financial budgeting and counseling and save a required down payment. ![]() Martinez said she is looking forward to participating in the program, hoping this partnership will help her prove to herself there are no obstacles she can’t overcome. Liotino said the Latina single mother of one has participated in The Inn Between’s Transitional Housing program since May 2018 and, “during that time, she has been working and paying an affordable rent even when her employment was affected by the pandemic, she managed to keep on top of her finances to prove to the Habitat Program team that she has the wherewithal to merit homeownership.” “This is a great achievement - being able to offer a better future for my daughter gives me peace of mind.” “My reaction first was in gratitude to God for the immense love for my family and those around me,” Martinez said. Martinez, who began putting her 250 hours of “sweat equity” into her Dacono home this week, said, “when I found that my family was selected for a Habitat home, I was full of joy to see the effort and dedication when one works toward your dreams.” This Habitat for Humanity Home is being built in Dacono for Longmont Inn Between graduate and single mother Olga Martinez. ![]() “A single mother, Olga Martinez, who has been living in The Inn Between of Longmont Supportive Housing program, applied to become a Habitat for Humanity homeowner, with help of our bilingual housing advocate, Leslie Ogeda,” Inn Between of Longmont Development and Associate Director Laura Liotino said. A single mother is graduating from Inn Between of Longmont to home ownership thanks to Habitat for Humanity of the St.
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