Family Selection Committee

The family selection committee works to carry out the board's vision by defining for the community the population in need of decent, affordable housing, and by developing processes and policies for selecting those in greatest need.  Once the application process has been approved, this group will work with families who have applied, making sure that the applicant families meet the established criteria.  Working with the Family Selection Committee, you will find certain joy in making what seems an unobtainable dream come true for some of these families.

Site Selection Committee

The site selection committee works to define neighborhoods and communities to work with, and find available land to build on.  This includes working with city offices, neighborhood associations, and property owners.  Those who would like to dabble in real estate would be natural members!

Public Relations and Development Committee

Public Relations includes writing for newsletters, newspapers, advertising for special events and public speaking.  This committee is responsible for assuring the community is informed of the progress and information relating to HFHSWND.

Development assumes the leadership for implementing the public relations and fund-raising policies and goals of the board of directors.  Fund-raising assistance is needed to assure the future success of HFHSWND.

Church Relations Committee

HFHSWND is a Christian based organization.  This committee works to gain and maintain the support of all area churches.

Volunteer Relations Committee

Habitat is a volunteer based organization.  Because of the large number of eager workers, there is always a need for those willing to coordinate volunteers, make phone calls, correspond, and send thank you notes.

Construction Committee

The building committee works with the site selection committee to define the type of construction that best fits the needs of the local community and Habitat's goals.  The committee proposes guidelines to the board for the type of construction work that the affiliate will do, dealing specifically with the house design criteria, materials, plans and cost estimates.

Family Support Committee

Habitat affiliates are committed to "the development and uplifting of families and communities, not only the construction of houses."  Members of the family nurture committee will work to establish tools and procedures for accomplishing this task.  Once affiliated, this committee will work with families to be sure that the families know what is required in the area of sweat equity, and to help in the construction.