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Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County

Based in Douglas County, Minnesota, we exist as a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing in the community and to make simple, decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

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Each gift helps a family in need of decent shelter. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law and will be acknowledged with a letter you may use for those purposes. We take seriously our responsibility to contributors, to those counting on our help to be wise stewards of funds entrusted to us.

Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is a great way to learn new skills and give back to the community. If you would like to help, please fill out our Volunteer Registration Form (PDF) along with a release waiver and submit it via fax or mail. Learn about construction and non-construction opportunities.

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Habitat Elects New Board Members & Officers

Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County President Steve Hellermann reports the election of two new board members: Irene Vagle and Marie Anderson. The board also elected officers: Steve Hellermann, President; Jan Finazzo, Vice President; Chris Worley, Treasurer; Janna Lindoo, Secretary; and John Beem, Past President. Other board members include: Joyce Hansen, John Loken, Terry Quist, Gordon Vander Helm and Pete Wood. Vern Anderson, Co-Founder and CEO of Douglas Machine, Inc. installed the new directors and officers at their organizational meeting held on July 20, 2010.

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Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement:
The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County is to develop communities by building and renovating homes in partnership with God and people from all walks of life so that every person may experience God’s love.

Vision:
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity International, believes decent, affordable housing is a basic human right and seeks to eliminate homelessness from the world.

Core Values:
Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County believes:

Every family has the right to a decent home.
A decent home is an important ingredient for building strong families.
Strong families are the backbone of thriving neighborhoods.
Thriving neighborhoods are the cornerstone of caring communities.

In Douglas County, Habitat for Humanity moves people into simple, decent, affordable, quality homes…

Providing no profit mortgages
Promoting dignity and self-reliance
Building leadership and teamwork
Transforming lives and communities
Tithing 10% to build homes in Latin America and the Caribbean
Helping to break the cycle of poverty

NOTEWORTHY FACTS:
After living in a Habitat home:

69% experience increased income
75% report positive change in children’s behavior
63% positive change in children’s grades

Links and Resources:
HFHI
HFH-MN
HFH Youth Programs
Chamber of Commerce
Echo Press
VBA

Habitat Resources:
Homeowner Application
Affiliate Fact Sheet
Homebuilders Club Brochure
Volunteer Forms