60: Show Me The Money

How are large donations allocated throughout a nonprofit entity?

Habitat For Humanity does everything they can to provide as much quality housing to as many deserving families as they are able in as convenient a time as possible. Their funding is provided largely through city and state municipalities and private donors, but, in reality, how is this money spent? In a time when many businesses are being investigated for embezzlement, fraudulent spending and embellishing company records, this discussion zeros in on exactly how these donations are allotted at this well-known, worldwide nonprofit.

Originally aired on November 30, 2022 on KPOV’s The Wednesday Point

35: Dignity Is My Lens

Habitat For Humanity and Mellissa believe in a world where everyone has the right to a home.

Presenting part three of our series examining the housing crisis in Central Oregon, featuring Mellissa Kamanya, Grants Director for Bend-Redmond Habitat. She shares her own family’s struggles with housing instability and the programs and promise of Habitat for Humanity as one solution to our community’s difficulties. Infusing hope and enabling transformations makes this organization a community gem.

Originally aired on November 17, 2022 for KPOV’s Critical Conversations

33: Future's So Bright, Gotta Buy Shades

Part 2 of our in-depth interview series with Bend-Redmond Habitat For Humanity and the examination of the housing crisis in Central Oregon.

After the life-changing opportunity to own her own home came to fruition through the support of Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity, Jodie is glowing. All she ever wanted was stability for her children to thrive and was able to access custom support to make it a reality; and through the sweat equity program, community builds community. She now makes her living as a real estate agent and helps pass the torch for others to shine brightly into their futures.

Originally aired on November 10, 2022 on KPOV

31: Housing From The Heart

Just the possibility of owning a home provided the opportunity to hope and dream as a family again.

This is part one of our series examining the housing crisis in Central Oregon. The Hohman’s walk us through the process of how they first started volunteering for and, ultimately, buying a house in partnership with the Bend-Redmond Habitat For Humanity. Moving into their own home was life-changing, offering space for their family to flourish, creating a positive ripple effect and opening up endless possibilities in their lives. It’s a Hand-Up, not a Hand-Out.

Originally aired on October 20, 2022 on KPOV