Restoration Church
Mission: To provide affordable housing and the opportunity to own their own home, for whosoever will come.
Goals
- Transform those affected by poverty into contributing members of society
- Obtain favor and land from the city of Champaign
- Provide start-up fund of $25,000 through Restoration Urban Ministries
- Achieve support and funding from private donors to continue the project
- Build a community of these homes in the near future (in partnership with One Main Development)
- Create jobs for the community—decreasing the unemployment rate in Champaign County
- Stimulate the economy in Champaign-Urbana
Mini Homes Distinctives
- Several floor plans suitable for singles or couple with one child
- Extensive screening process
- Case management to assist participants in retaining employment and learning basic home maintenance
- Instill confidence in participants and a sense pride in homeownership
- Impart sense of community in homeowners
- Affordable cost of Mini Home—$27,000 +
- Downpayment Plus Program
- Low monthly mortgage payments—$350–$400 per month
Who’s involved?
- Mayor of Champaign
- Assistant City Manager
- Champaign City Council
- BLDD Architects
- Restoration Church
- SCNO, University of Illinois Students
- Community Residents
Download the 2017 Mini Home Flier
Restoration Urban Ministries Ervin Williams, Executive Director 1213 Parkland Court, Champaign, IL 61821 | Phone: 217-355-2662