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Truly transformative work “ T o g e t h e r , w e a r e e n g a g e d i n t r u l y

t r a n s f o r m a t i v e w o r k , t h e k i n d o f
As we consider the ever-growing number of
individuals and communities around the world c h a n g e t h a t l a s t s l o n g e r t h a n a
that are now stronger and more stable because of l i f e t i m e . ”
improved shelter, we continue to be amazed
— and grateful. We can do that — but only with your help.
Habitat’s work is what happens when we pool
Thanks to generous supporters like you, Habitat coins collected by children, generous donations
for Humanity has now served more than 29 made by individuals, and gifts offered by diverse
million people since our founding in 1976. What organizations in support of better housing. It’s a
an inspiring and humbling achievement! reminder of how the enthusiasm of one person can
help others see what is possible. It’s something
The faces, facts and figures that you see in the precious in today’s world: a chance for us all to
pages of this report are a testament to what you unite in a common cause.
make possible every day. Together, we are
engaged in truly transformative work, the kind of Together, we can accomplish so much more than
change that lasts longer than a lifetime. any of us can do alone.

Every family story that we are privileged to We are grateful for that truth and for God’s many
witness, every advocacy victory we come together blessings. We pray for His continued guidance and
to claim, and every investment we facilitate in protection as we plan and pursue the exciting
support of affordable housing only reminds us of years of work still to come.
the significance of our mission and of the
desperate need for the work that we do. Thank you for continuing on this journey with us.
Your support, your voice and your belief in
We know that, for every family who builds with Habitat’s bold strategies are the building blocks of
us, there’s many more anxiously awaiting that a better future.
kind of life-changing opportunity. Over and over,
we see how a stable home leads to positive In Service to Others,
changes like improved health, better education
outcomes, and the ability to make forward-looking
choices. We know that we must continue to make C e l e s t e H . C o x
all of that possible for more and more families. Marty Smith

Board of Directors Habitat Leadership Team

Marty Smith, Chair Celeste H. Cox, President and CEO
Jason Jupiterwala, Vice Chair Gary Garza, COO
Hunter Lord, Treasurer Ruthie Drye, CFO
Greg Stiebling, Assistant Treasurer Kavanski Morrison, Director of ReStores
Shannon Luton, Secretary James Donaldson, Construction Director
Marc Dunham, Assistant Secretary Bob Pirtle, Construction Manager
John Filiatrault Doug Fair, Philanthropy Manager
Mary Holland Dawn Serr, Family Services Manager
Robin Joseph-Williams Randy Hullet, Legal Council
Steve Lauten
Robert Manley III
Diane McDonald
Larry Pietenpol
Latrice Roberts
Olive Swearingen