| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 59.20 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2024 |
Elon University
IN-47: Innovation A
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Elaine
Durr Senior Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Facilities Management Habitat for Humanity Monthly Build Day Program
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Elon University’s Facilities Management department (previously called Physical Plant) started a community engagement program in late spring of 2020 with its monthly Habitat for Humanity build days. Once a month, a small team of 6 to 10 staff from Facilities Management volunteers with Habitat for Humanity to support the construction of affordable homes in the surrounding community. The staff
who volunteer receive paid time through the university’s volunteer leave program. The program was developed in early 2020 through a collaboration between Facilities Management and Elon University’s Kernodle Center for Civic Life, along with Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County, and proceeded with implementation despite the pandemic. Having regular volunteers from Facilities Management has been a great support to Habitat for Humanity.
Since the program started, Elon University’s Facilities Management staff have contributed an average of 300 volunteer hours per year and have participated in building five affordable homes per year in Alamance County. In addition to the volunteer hours, Facilities Management staff bring their wealth of experience in construction and maintenance to the Habitat construction sites. This expertise allows the volunteer teams to complete more complex tasking that is typically outsourced to general contractors. With Facilities Management help, Habitat for Humanity can avoid the costs associated with hiring general contractors, thus making these homes more affordable for the homeowner. Most importantly, the opportunity to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity has allowed staff from Facilities Management to interact with members of the local community who are recipients of affordable housing support from Habitat for Humanity. This interaction has fostered friendship and understanding and has helped create a culture of inclusivity within Facilities Management.
who volunteer receive paid time through the university’s volunteer leave program. The program was developed in early 2020 through a collaboration between Facilities Management and Elon University’s Kernodle Center for Civic Life, along with Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County, and proceeded with implementation despite the pandemic. Having regular volunteers from Facilities Management has been a great support to Habitat for Humanity.
Since the program started, Elon University’s Facilities Management staff have contributed an average of 300 volunteer hours per year and have participated in building five affordable homes per year in Alamance County. In addition to the volunteer hours, Facilities Management staff bring their wealth of experience in construction and maintenance to the Habitat construction sites. This expertise allows the volunteer teams to complete more complex tasking that is typically outsourced to general contractors. With Facilities Management help, Habitat for Humanity can avoid the costs associated with hiring general contractors, thus making these homes more affordable for the homeowner. Most importantly, the opportunity to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity has allowed staff from Facilities Management to interact with members of the local community who are recipients of affordable housing support from Habitat for Humanity. This interaction has fostered friendship and understanding and has helped create a culture of inclusivity within Facilities Management.
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