Housing provider increases minimum wage to $15 an hour

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Evergreen Habitat for Humanity has committed to increase the organization's minimum wage to $15 an hour. The change went into effect July 1.

As a low-income housing provider, the organization leadership indicated that “we can see firsthand how families in Clark County are unable to afford a simple, decent place to live.’’

According to Evergreen Habitat for Humanity, in Clark County, a single individual needs to make $30,840 to afford a one bedroom rental. For a family of four, this jumps to $51,880 for a three-bedroom rental. In order for individuals and families to be able to afford these, they need to be making more than the state-defined minimum wage of $9.47 an hour.



"We want to do our part to end poverty wages in Clark County. As an organization that helps families and individuals live in safe, decent, affordable housing, we believe that people need to making a living wage in order to make that happen," said Josh Townsley, executive director. "We are proud to set this example and encourage other nonprofits, businesses, and local jurisdictions to follow suit."

Since 1991, Evergreen Habitat for Humanity has worked to improve living conditions for low-income, Clark County residents. The nonprofit organization works in partnership with people in need from all walks of life to develop communities by building safe, affordable housing. Homes are sold at no profit with a zero percent interest rate mortgage after the partner families complete their sweat equity hours.

For additional information, go to www.ehfh.org.