Committees

Please check the Events and Meetings Calendar for Committee meeting dates and locations.

Church Relations	Chair: Rob Johnson
Attend meetings as needed/determined by chair Cultivate Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity's relationship with local churches Expand existing faith partnerships Build new faith partnerships Develop church “coalitions” for house sponsorships Develop on-going plan of communication with community churches
Construction	Chair: Bill Ellis
Attend meetings as needed/determined by chair Establish contacts in the professional community Help procure building materials Help procure estimates, sub-contractors as needed Assist construction supervisor, assistant as needed
Land Acquisition	Chair: Vacant
Attend meetings as needed/determined by chair Identify potential property donors Work with board of directors in defining focus areas or neighborhoods Acquire building sites within focused areas Evaluate potential property sites Select and procure building sites
Family Selection	Chair:
Attend meetings as needed/determined by chair Understand and promote HFH’s family selection philosophy and procedures Review and evaluate applications Make home visits Recommend potential partner families to board of directors Ensure confidentiality of applicants and application information
Family Support	Chair:
Attend meetings as needed/determined by chair Assist families throughout the entire process of becoming homeowners Support families as a friend and information source Procure and/or become family sponsor/advocate/friends (SAF) Understand HFH family selection process, “sweat equity” philosophy and guidelines Help to develop, provide homeowner training sessions
ReStore Committee	Chair: Doug Hardman
Attend meetings as needed/determined by chair Oversee feasibility, start-up and operation of Re-Store Develop long-range plan for Re-Store’s growth Oversee Re-store employees, inventory, policies and procedures.
Volunteer Recruitment	Chair: Vivian Kost
Attend meetings as needed/determined by chair Recruit volunteers as needed for house dedications, annual Appreciation Dinner, other affiliate events and activities Help to co-ordinate work camp and group volunteers’ work site schedules and accommodations while in Huntington Develop systems and schedules for organizing families and volunteers for construction Develop volunteer programs such as youth and seniors.

Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity

Committees