To begin the process, a care provider
comes to HomeAid Orange County with
a remodeling, renovation or new construction
project that will add shelter
beds to serve Orange County’s homeless.
Typically, the care provider, the
operational arm of the project, brings
money, land and/or a building to the
project. The care provider’s proposal is
then presented to the HomeAid Orange
County’s Board of Directors who assess
the project based on established criteria,
and determine if there’s a potential
match within the building industry and
their associates.
Those served by HomeAid and its
care providers include women in crisis
pregnancy; abused children; victims of
domestic violence; homeless adults living
with HIV/AIDS; the mentally challenged;
homeless youth; and those families
and individuals who find themselves
homeless as a result of job loss
or catastrophic illness.
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| 2 – RECRUITING A BUILDER CAPTAIN |
Based on the approved elements and
location of the shelter development,
HomeAid approaches leaders within the
building industry to serve as the volunteer
“Builder Captain” for the project. A
Builder Captain could be a residential
homebuilder, a commercial builder, a
remodeler, a property management
firm, or a trade association.
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| 3 – ASSEMBLING THE DEVELOPMENT TEAM |
Led by the Builder Captain, and with
the support of HomeAid Orange
County, a team of consultants, subcontractors,
suppliers and other associates
are lined up for the project.
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A dedication ceremony takes place
shortly after the completion of the project.
This ceremony provides the opportunity
to honor and recognize those
who gave so generously of their time,
talent and resources to serve those in
need. The keys to the new home are
then presented to the care provider and
residents prepare to move in.
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Below is a breakdown of open market subcontracting costs for a 5,000 square foot new construction. HomeAid Orange County
seeks to obtain in-kind and cash donations to cover these expenses. Through this approach of contributed pro bono and discounted
costs, HomeAid is able to garner potentially 60% - 80% of time, services, labor and materials donated to the project.
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