Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty and homelessness. Habitat works in partnership with low-income working families, sponsors and communities to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner families. Habitat houses are sold to partner families at no profit, financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are used to build still more Habitat homes.
Since Habitat for Humanity Tri-Cities' inception in 1994, we have built over 40 homes throughout the Tri-Cities. Our goal is to build 12 homes a year - starting a home month - and sustaining that level of construction indefinitely.
Habitat for Humanity has a variety of committees that you can be part of. Most committees meet once a month for an hour and help plan the important aspects of Habitat. Your input counts!
Building Committee:
Coordinate building projects; make plans, estimate materials and costs, procurement of materials and scheduling of crew chiefs.
Church Relations Committee:
Help develop relationships between Habitat and churches, communicate needs, garner support and act as a church representative.
Family Partnering Committee:
Assist families as they go through the building process, keep track of sweat equity hours, introduce neighbors to the family, assist families in how to be a good homeowner and assist with any potential problems.
Family Selection Committee:
Distribute applications, help families with the application process, carefully review applications and interview families to determine their living conditions and support systems.
Site Selection Committee:
Seek and evaluate opportunities to obtain land through purchase or donation and make recommendations to the Board regarding land acquisitions.
The Habitat ReStore Oversight Committee:
Help develop program guidelines and policies as The Habitat ReStore continues to grow into a thriving retail business. Help coordinate and recruit volunteers and seek out possible new locations for future expansion.
