core values & Practices

 

RESPECT

We value the unique contributions each of us makes; we value our families, our volunteers, and our stakeholders.

We forge lasting relationships with the families we serve – we stand by them.

 

COMPASSION

We are deeply concerned about the need for decent, affordable homes.  We recognize the hardship many families face in substandard housing and in fulfilling the dream of owning a home.

We provide access to hope and homeownership, and work actively toward a just future that ensures affordable housing for everyone.

 

COLLABORATION

Our partnerships exemplify collective leadership, cooperation, mutual respect, and unity.

Through our homebuilding, we offer a vital network for volunteers to contribute, and unite groups in cooperative support of our mission.  We extend these collaborations through meaningful outside partnerships.

 

EXCELLENCE

Professional and ethical behavior is the cornerstone of our work, and we continually strive for quality.

We take a leadership position in the affordable housing community, working toward excellence in all aspects of the organization, and illustrating the effectiveness of an approach based on accountability and integrity.

 

FAITH

We are a faith-based community with an abiding confidence in the Providence and the families we serve.

We equip the families with the tools for successful homeownership and community building, while confidently encouraging them to rely on their own strengths and abilities in preparing for the future.

 

COMMUNITY BUILDING

We work with a diverse set of partners – families, volunteers, donors, and other agencies – to create a Habitat community that will continue to grow stronger and have a greater impact on our community.

We create a kinship of homeowners through advocacy, action and pride in community.

 

INNOVATION

We seek creative and strategic approaches to make our vision an enduring reality. 

Looking beyond immediate challenges, we balance growth and stability by taking initiative, challenging the status quo, and thinking outside the box.