Introduction
Our Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our Mission Statement
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
About Crow River Habitat for Humanity
Crow River Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Crow River Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.
All Are Welcome
Crow River Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion. As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Founded in Americus, Georgia, USA, in 1976, Habitat for Humanity today operates around the globe and has helped build, renovate and repair more than one million decent, affordable houses sheltering more than 5 million people worldwide.
Board of Directors
As a non-profit, our Board of Directors is a crucial piece of our organization. In partnership with one another, our Board of Directors provides legal, organizational, and moral leadership for all activities of Crow River Habitat. Board members are responsible for determining affiliate policies in the areas of human resources, planning, finance, community relations, and organizational operations and administration.
President – Ben Anderson
Vice President – Michelle Redding
Board Treasurer – Mary Christensen
Secretary – Loretta Christensen
Active Member – Dennis Davis
Active Member – Michael Massmann
Active Member – Vacant
Active Member – Vacant
Active Member – Vacant
If you are interested in joining the Board, follow the link below for an application
Staff
Julie Lofdahl
Acting Executive Director
Julie Lofdahl is serving as Crow River Habitat’s Acting Executive Director (ED) while the current ED (Bayley Schluter) is on Maternity Leave until late-October. The ED provides leadership and vision for our affiliate consistent with the overall mission and values set forth by our Board of Directors. Julie will work to promote and uphold the covenant with Habitat for Humanity International. She will also report to the Board and is responsible for staff management, internal and external public relations, donor solicitation and recognition, family selection, budget development and adherence, and ensuring that board policies and goals are implemented by its committees. The Executive Director is a non-voting member of the Board and Executive Committee, and an ad hoc member of all other Committees.
Kelly Hayes
Community Engagement Coordinator
Driven to put people first and build relationships; Kelly serves as our Community Engagement Coordinator. The first of it’s time, Kelly’s goals are to enlist new volunteers to our organization, engage with current and future donors to our mission of building homes, hope and community; and enhance awareness and understanding of how our programs can benefit the public. She will also be responsible for recording donor and volunteer information, assisting with event planning and finding new ways to financially support our Habitat Homes Projects.
