EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

Challenging. Inspiring. Uncertainty. Change. The past year was both energizing and exhausting. What will 2010 bring us?

In 2009, we hosted the Blitz Build. How inspirational to see volunteers from 15 states and Canada partner with future homeowners to build 2 homes in 8 days?

Then there was the tremendous turnout at our annual application seminar. Over 50 families applied to purchase 5 homes. The Habitat Selection Committee volunteers showed tremendous judgment and character throughout the selection process.

And the year-end, and new term limit requirements, brought great changes to our board of directors. No longer do we enjoy the wisdom, dedication and encouragement of long-time board members, Ed McCaskey and Glenn Johnson. But we are blessed with great enthusiasm from the new members that have stepped up to serve!

It is with great anticipation that we look to 2010. With several new board members that bring a variety of expertise, new volunteers with a broad range of skill levels, staff additions to move our mission forward and courageous families who are determined to improve their lives and the future of their children.

Framing Day will be here before we know it. And our volunteers, staff and homeowners will once again show in actions, not words, how easy and rewarding it is to love and serve our neighbors and strengthen our community!

Tonya Thayer, Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, working in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.