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About

We are Habitat for Humanity Newfoundland and Labrador Inc., an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada. Incorporated as a charitable non-profit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador in May 1994, Habitat NL
assists low income working families achieve home ownership by mobilizing local communities, volunteers, materials and financial resources through supportive, wide ranging partnerships.

Our Organization

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
RAELENE LEE (Chair)
THERESA DAVIS (Vice Chair)
STEPHANIE HUSSEY (Treasurer)
DAVE PIKE (ReStore Committee Chair)
HOLLY TOBIN (Volunteer Committee Chair)
KIM TODD (Public Relations Committee Chair)
ROB COOKE (Faith Relations Committee Chair)
LYNN MOWBRAY (Ex-Officio Member)
GLENN FURLONG
VICTORIA BELBIN

 

OFFICE STAFF
 
JOHN SCOVILLE (Executive Director)
KIM O’KEEFE (Admin Assistant)
 
 
RESTORE STAFF
 
 (Manager)
AMANDA SHAW (Supervisor)

 



Vision
  • A world where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live

Mission

  • To mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
  • Housing for all: We believe that access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a basic human right that should be available to all. Restore_OpeningSM.jpg
  • Human Dignity: We believe in the worth and dignity of every human being. We respect the people we serve and those that help us in this effort and recognize them as our greatest resource.
  • Partnership: We believe we can best achieve our mission through meaningful and mutually-beneficial partnerships with others.
  • Faith in Action: We believe that faith is lived through action. Building on our Christian foundation, we serve and work with people of all faiths and beliefs in a spirit of justice and compassion.
  • Diversity and Inclusiveness: We believe there is a role for everyone committed to our vision, mission and values and we seek to enrich our organization through diversity
 

Objectives

  • To select families in need of adequate, suitable and affordable housing and to nurture ongoing relationships with habitat homeowners.
  • To mobilize kindred agencies, church and service organizations, local communities, volunteers, Habitat families, and the business community in the provision of land, labour, materials and financial resources.
  • To build modest homes in keeping with Habitat principles and local community standards.
  • To promote the ideals of Habitat for Humanity and the ongoing sense of commitment and community amongst the partnerships.
Charitable Registration Number 89130 4743 RR0001
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