Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk is an affordable home ownership program for families earning between 40% and 60% of average median income. We are the only home ownership program that services this income range. We build in partnership with the local government which donates land, local businesses which fund our operations, volunteers who help build and our families that must complete 300 hours of sweat equity building their home or others that we have under construction.
Lee Silberman consistently generates revenue for organizations by using scientific methodologies to attack business problems. After earning his BS in Organic Chemistry from MIT in 3 years, he graduated with an MS from UCLA. Immediately after, he joined a 40-person, privately held textile company, and went on to learn all aspects of organizational leadership from the ground up. Silberman led the firm before, during, and after a merger, when it became one of the world’s largest decorative fabric wholesalers with a workforce of 550 employees.
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Tommy brings listeners up to date with what has been happening on the show and gives insight for what the show will look like in the future. After Tommys recap he introduces his guest Lee Silberman Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk County. Lee tells his experience and how he got to the position he holds today.
Lee shares the moments that make his work worth all the labor and love. He shares how he feels after he passes the keys onto the new owners seeing their excitement and joy. Lee talks about the give and take of working in non-profit organizations. He shares how the corporate companies and other vendors are two sided as it is a relationship that is giving donations for the recognition. Tommy and Lee share that this give and take is not a bad thing as it is how companies work and function as it keeps the relationships strong.
Lees talks about the three myths of Habitat for Humanity. He explains the process to what really goes on from raising money to build a home all the way to how Habitat houses are sold. He also tells how they receive income and support as well as where that funding goes. Tommy asks Lee what the biggest struggles are and Lee shares what hurdles the company goes through and how they get over them.
Lee shares with the listeners some opportunities to get involved with Habitat for Humanity. He shares some of Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk County's events and volunteer opportunities that are coming up. Tommy offers Lee to use this platform to engage with listeners to get involved and join the work that is being done. Lee encourages business to get involved because it not only helps the cause but it gives good publicity and shows the public eye the community that will help serve them.
