Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity
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Hattiesburg
Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., an affiliate of
Habitat for Humanity International, was incorporated as a
non-profit organization in 1990. Under the direction of a
volunteer Board of Directors, Hattiesburg Area Habitat
works in partnership with low-income families to build
simple, decent, and affordable housing in the Hattiesburg area.
Our most
recent
project was one house in Rawl Springs being built by multiple
teams of Collegiate Challenge student volunteers during the
month of March. Our goal for the fiscal year of 2009-2010
is the construction of 10 - 14 houses. Check the
Construction page for more details.
Our
Vision: The elimination of substandard living conditions in
the Hattiesburg area.
Our
Mission: Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity is a
non-profit organization committed to assisting families in need
with the life-changing opportunity of buying simple,
decent, affordable housing in partnership with a team of
enthusiastic volunteers and staff guided by Christian values.
The houses
are built using volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of
money and materials contributed by churches, businesses,
foundations, groups, schools, and private individuals.
Our values and
principles:
Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity plays an active
role in the development and construction of affordable
housing units. We collaborate with many other housing
providers and community-based agencies. Nevertheless,
our core programs are distinct from many of the other
agencies:
- Working hand-in-hand with people in need
produces a sense of empowerment and accomplishment.
This provides an environment for positive life
changes.
- We believe homeownership produces more
responsible and active citizens, which improves
communities and cities.
- When people act in response to human need,
giving without seeking profit or interest, we
believe the effects are multiplied by God. The
miraculous happens when we step out in faith. We do
not charge interest or make a profit on Habitat
homes.
- We believe in bridging theological differences,
using the hammer as an instrument to manifest God’s
love.
- We acknowledge the community building power of
partnering with donors, volunteers, faith-based
communities, businesses, organizations and homeowner
families.
- We believe in the importance of our volunteer
ministry. Our goal is for each of these volunteers
to come to a deeper understanding of the need for
affordable housing and the situations faced by
Hattiesburg Area's low-income families
Hattiesburg Area
Habitat For Humanity the Corporation
Hattiesburg Area Habitat is a small to mid-size nonprofit
organization with six distinct departments to carry out our
ministries. They are:
- Family Services
- Resource Development
- Construction
- Land
Development
- Mortgage Department
- Retail Operations
Our department managers, coordinator, and supervisors work under
the direction of the Executive Director to execute
the vision of our Board of Directors.
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The Hattiesburg
Area Habitat for Humanity family & friends honor the memory of Mr. Earl Watson,
Jr. our
beloved Construction Supervisor and friend.
WE WILL
DEFINITELY MISS HIM!
"He was a great member of our staff...A lot of the staff called
him 'Pop,' and volunteers usually ended up calling him 'Uncle Earl,'
... He was loved by everyone who came out to work with him."
A memorial service
was held on Friday, June 13, 2008 at Dixie United Methodist Church
in Hattiesburg for Earl E. Watson, Jr. who died June 7, 2008 in
Jackson, MS. More than 90 people came to show their love for
Earl and his family.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to Mrs. Margaret
Watson in c/o Hattiesburg Area HFH at P.O. Box 1092, Hattiesburg, MS 39403 or
contributions can be made in memory of Earl Watson, Jr. to
Hattiesburg Area HFH at P.O. Box 1092, Hattiesburg,
MS 39403.
P.O. Box
1092, 5191 Hwy 42, Hattiesburg, MS 39403
© 2005-2006 Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity
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