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Our Mission
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Consistent with the mission of Habitat for Humanity International, the Gunnison affiliate is a non-profit housing ministry whose objective is to serve the local community by providing affordable housing opportunities and making the availability of simple, decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Habitat welcomes to the table partners from any faith, or from no faith, who are willing to pick up a hammer to help improve the lives of families needing decent shelter.
Our History
Habitat for Humanity of Gunnison Valley became an affiliate in 1998. Since that time, we have built six single-family homes on S. 12th St. in Gunnison (1998-2003), two townhomes in Crested Butte (2004-2005), and a duplex in Gunnison's Rock Creek Village (2006-2007). We have served 15 families, providing affordable housing for 21 adults and 31 children. All of our homes are deed-restricted, promising affordable housing options for future habitat owners.
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Our Committees
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Building Committee
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This committee shall be responsible for planning and implementing the construction projects of our organization. The tasks to be directed by this committee include working with the Design Challenge Committee in obtaining a design plan, soliciting professional help and donations of building materials, coordinating building volunteers, creating a building budget and timeline, and supervising construction.
Current committee members include Chris Klein, Gary Knerr, Chris Christenson, Richard Stenson and Julie Robinson.
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Design Challenge Committee
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This committee shall be responsible for organizing the Design Challenge. Duties shall include developing design requirements, promoting the Design Challenge, reviewing applicants' designs, and meeting with architects to conceptualize ideas.
Current committee members include Richard Stenson, Katherine Haase, Julie Robinson and Andris Zobs (ORE)
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Family BBQ Committee
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This committee will be responsible for organizing a family BBQ for our homeowners. Tasks to be completed are meeting at the middle to the end of August to plan the event, calling homeowners to encourage them to attend, and going out and getting donations for food for the event. (Homeowners and board members will be bringing food as well.)
Current committee members include Susan Ritchey and Julie Robinson.
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Family Nurture Committee
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This committee shall be responsible for providing Habitat homeowners with a mutual support system, educational opportunities, and a forum for discussions pertaining to home ownership and maintenance, all for the purpose of helping families break the poverty cycle and become independent.
After Family Selection is complete, this committee will be active helping families complete their sweat equity and homeowner education classes. Although this is a continuous process, the need for service on this committee is generally from April through November.
Current committee members include Bonnie Baril, Christina Damron, Susan Ritchey, Don Wills and Julie Robinson.
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Family Selection Committee
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This committee shall be responsible for the selection criteria, screening applications, interviewing applicants and recommending applicants to the board for approval as prospective homeowners.
Current committee members include Bonnie Baril, Chris Christenson, Ronda Connaway, Christina Damron, Katherine Haase, Lois Menke-Cashman, Dale Nielsen, Susan Ritchey, and Don Wills.
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Fundraising Committee
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This committee will be responsible for coordinating the raising of funds needed to conduct the business of the corporation and for educating and informing the public regarding the mission and purposes of the corporation. Tasks to be coordinated include fundraising campaigns, special fundraising events, cultivation of major donors, communicating with the local media and publically promoting Habitat for Humanity.
Current committee members include Chris Christenson, Wolfgang Spohr and Don Wills.
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Land Dedication Ceremony Committee
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This committee will be responsible for organizing an event to promote Habitat and everyone involved in the building project.
Current committee members include Julie Robinson.
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Newsletter Committee
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This committee will organize and produce an annual newsletter. The committee will meet in early October and will complete a mailing by mid-November.
Current committee members include Bonnie Baril, Christina Damron, Susan Ritchey and Julie Robinson.
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Member
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Position
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Member Since
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Chris Christenson
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President
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November 2000
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Don Wills
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Vice-President
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June 2008
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Susan Ritchey
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Secretary
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January 2008
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Bonnie Baril
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Treasurer
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July 1998
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Ronda Connaway
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Regular Board Member
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July 1998
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Christina Damron
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Regular Board Member
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July 1998
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Katherine Haase
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Regular Board Member
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July 2008
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Nan Johnson
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Regular Board Member
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January 2008
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Chris Klein
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Regular Board Member
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January 2006
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Lois Menke-Cashman
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Regular Board Member
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January 2008
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Dale Nielsen
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Regular Board Member
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July 1998
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Wolfgang Spohr
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Regular Board Member
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April 2003
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Richard Stenson
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Regular Board Member
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November 2002
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Dusty Szymanski
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Regular Board Member
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September 2008
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Julieanne Robinson
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Administrative Director
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June 2007
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Contact Us
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If you are interested in volunteering your time, donating materials or funding, or if you would just like to learn more about Habitat for Humanity, please contact us.
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