Fluvanna Louisa Housing Foundation

In this episode of Charlottesville Connected, Amy Cochran speaks with Kim Hyland, Executive Director of Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation—a private NGO on a mission to help elderly, low-income, and disadvantaged residents of both Fluvanna and Louisa Counties with their housing needs. 

As Kim puts it, Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation has a similar role to Habitat—but on a smaller scale. Some of their activities include offering rental homes to low-income individuals, construction projects, and emergency home repairs.

"Empowerment is huge for us. It's a terrific word for our organization and what we help people get by addressing their needs." —Kim Hyland talking about Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation's dedication to improving people’s living conditions and their quality of life.

Tune in to hear more about the noble role of the Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation.

Highlights

·        Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation in a nutshell according to Kim Hyland

·        Kim explains the interesting concept of recycled funds leveraged by her organization

·        The community-based approach of Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation – neighbors helping neighbors.

·        Kim discusses the empowerment role of the Foundation and the different programs they run

·        “How do people become aware that these programs exist?” – Amy Cochran

·        Kim discusses the current and future plans of the organization with regard to funding 

·        Teaching younger generations and raising awareness 

·        Kim explains the similarities between Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation and Habitat

·        The 0% interest rate offered by Fluvanna-Louisa Housing Foundation

·        Kim Hyland expounds on tax-deductible donations