Committee Work

Family Selection
Chair - Bonnie Briscoe bonnie247@gmail.com

This committee takes on the task of selecting the partner families that will become partners with Lawrence Habitat. Public meetings are held and applications accepted approximately twice per year.Subsequently, the members of the committee collect confidential information, make home visits, and determine whether the applicants are qualified.

Family Support
Chair - Kenn Rogers rnkenn@yahoo.com

Standing by, guiding, and training the homeowner families is the 
privilege of this committee.
The Family Partners are one means of support. The committee assigns an individual or couple to travel with the partner family through the process of preparing for and building their own home. Before Family Partners begin, the committee provides thorough training in Habitat policies and procedures.
During the process, the Family Partners stay in close contact, first as a friend and advisor, but also as a link between the organization and the family.
The committee also plays an important role in interpreting policies to the board from a homeowner's point of view.

Construction
Chair - Steve Lane JSLarchitect@sbcglobal.net

The Construction Committee supports the construction effort. Members of the committee include people familiar with residential construction, architects, and current or retired construction professionals.

ReStore
Chair - Michelle Mailand eslighting@sbcglobal.net

This Committee provides guidance and support for the management of the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

Site Selection
Chair - Steve Berger steve@steven-berger.com

This committee addresses the very substantial task of finding construction sites that are suitable for low-cost housing. Both sites that are ready for construction and land requiring development are candidates. They are in search for affordable lots to purchase as well as in-kind donations.

Finance
Chair - Marilyn Harp mharp@sunflower.com

Building up to six houses per year requires very careful attention to the details of managing a large budget. This committee oversees that budget, including all dispersements and income. Each member, including the treasurer of the affiliate, is committed to working regularly to keep records up-to-date and to keeping the board informed regarding the financial status of the affiliate.

Fund-Development
Chair - Becky Mullins beckymullins@sunflower.com

Obviously an endeavor of the magnitude of Lawrence Habitat's mission requires a substantial and continuous influx of funds.
The Fund-Raising Committee works with the Executive Director to raise funds through a variety of means: pledges from individuals, church support, corporate gifts, grants, bequests, and special events provide most of the operating capital.

Communications
Chair - Caitlin Rochford caitlin.rochford@gmail.com

The most obvious functions of the Communications Committee are the monthly E-Newsletter, and the web site. There are many other tasks required to to spread the word about Habitat; they are called on for the development of other materials: brochures, displays, etc. The committee can use volunteers with skills in graphic arts, journalism, photography, and more.

Faith Relations
Chair - Lew Hinshaw revlew@CenturyLink.com

Over a dozen churches are found on the Habitat Covenant Church roster and have been the bedrock of Lawrence Habitat's support.
The primary function of the Church Relations committee is communication with supportive communities of faith. Churches respond with prayer support, including the Day of Pray in September, and with volunteer support and financial support.
One of the high points in the Covenant Church history was in 1998 when the churches joined together to fund and construct a house. The project was called "Building on Faith." Since then, the three Lutheran Churches in Lawrence have fully sponsored two houses; Plymouth Congregational Church was a substantial sponsor; First Presbyterian Church fully sponsored a house. The Faith Relations Committee is now “Building on Faith” every other year with the help of more than 15 churches.

Women Build
Chair - Collette Glassman c2g@sunflower.com

This committee works toward funding and building a Habitat home every other year, working within the Affiliate structure and utilizing additional resources available from the Women Build department of Habitat for Humanity International. The Women Build program helps the Affiliate build more homes by encouraging women to participate in fundraising, construction, and completion of homes.