About the Research
The purpose of this research is to conduct an analysis of Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity’s impact in empowering families in achieving strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership for the past 30 years. The goal of this study was to gauge Habitat Homeowners’ perspectives and thoughts related to homeownership and quality of life. In doing so, this research examined the connection between the ownership of simple, decent, and affordable housing and a homeowner’s quality of life, including: safety, health, education, social connectedness, family interaction and personal well-being, economic prosperity, environmental health, and transportation in Central Indiana (including Marion, Hancock and Hendricks Counties).
Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since its founding in 1987, Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity has provided the opportunity of homeownership to more than 575 local families. This research builds upon the evaluation 2012 Social Impact report and the 2015 Community Report[1].
Research Questions:
Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since its founding in 1987, Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity has provided the opportunity of homeownership to more than 575 local families. This research builds upon the evaluation 2012 Social Impact report and the 2015 Community Report[1].
Research Questions:
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Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity for Greater Indianapolis (2017).
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For this study, questions were grouped and key findings are reported based on the following categories:
[1] Community Report 2015: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis. July 31, 2016. Accessed December 10, 2016. http://indyhabitat.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Community-Report_2015.pdf.
Social Impact Study: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis. Report. December 4, 2012. Accessed December 10, 2016. https://www.flipsnack.com/A59FF858B7A/indyhabitatorg-social-impact-study.html. |