Executive Summary
LOA Building Alliance is a mission-driven non-profit construction management company, dedicated to fulfilling the command to Love One Another.
Our purpose is to empower individuals and families in need, while also supporting local contractors. Through our construction services, we aim to create safe and loving homes for foster families, support elderly individuals in aging gracefully, and enhance accessibility for those with mobility challenges.
By coordinating work, securing necessary materials and permits, and removing obstacles, we enable local contractors to focus on delivering exceptional work while we handle the logistics.
By combining our expertise in construction with a commitment to loving and serving others, we aim to build stronger, more compassionate communities, one project at a time. At LOA Building Alliance, we believe that loving one another is not just a motto, but a way of doing business.
Highlights
- Project Funding Model: Establishing a fund managed by a board of directors to allocate resources to projects supporting those in need, with a focus on community participation and ownership.
- Project Evaluation and Approval: LOA Builders evaluates projects, prepares ROMs, and presents to the LOA Building Foundation board for review and approval.
- Community Contribution: Encouraging selected families to contribute whatever they can to the project, fostering a sense of ownership and investment in their homes and communities.
- Transparent and Accountable Operations: LOA Builders operates with full transparency, sharing every expense for each job with the board, ensuring accountability across all projects.
- Pre-screened Subcontractors: LOA Builders works with pre-screened local subcontractors to ensure quality and fair pricing.
- Open-Book Closeout: LOA Builders shares all expenses and project details with the board prior to the release of funds, setting a new standard for transparency and accountability in construction.
Objectives
- Establish partnerships with reliable local contractors, supporting the local economy and ensuring quality workmanship.
- Lower barriers to foster parenthood by providing accessible and affordable construction services.
- Rally local businesses to donate or discount materials, fostering community collaboration and resourcefulness.
- Drive accountability in the construction industry through transparent and ethical practices.
- Develop volunteer rosters to reduce costs and increase community engagement, promoting civic responsibility.
- Create jobs and entry-level opportunities, stimulating local economic growth.
- Enable elderly individuals to age in place safely and comfortably, promoting dignity and well-being.
- Revitalize neighborhoods through targeted construction projects, enhancing community pride and livability.
Keys to Success
- Develop strong partnerships with local organizations (e.g. Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together, local churches)
- Focus on community development and social impact
- Innovative funding model (crowdfunding, partnering with local organizations)
- Strong leadership and experienced team (seasoned construction professional, experienced contractors)
- Community engagement and volunteer opportunities
- Responsible board-reviewed spending: ensuring transparency and accountability in financial management