History

Who we are
In November 1983, Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity International, was invited to speak to a small group of people at Union Congregational Church in Green Bay.

In November 1986, a committed group of people worked throughout the winter until October 1987 when Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity received its covenant from Habitat International and a Board of Directors was created. In June 1987 groundbreaking for the first home took place on Mather Street. By November the home was dedicated and ready for the first Habitat family in Green Bay.

What we do
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and with people everywhere, from all walks of life, to develop communities with God's people in need by building and renovating houses so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which people can live and grow into all that God intended.

The purpose of Habitat for Humanity is to sponsor specific projects in habitats globally, by constructing modest but adequate housing, and to associate with other organizations functioning with purposes consistent with those of Habitat for Humanity. We accomplish this by:

Working in cooperation with God's people in need to create a better habitat in which to live and work;
Working in cooperation with other agencies and groups which have a kindred purpose;
Exemplifying the gospel of Jesus Christ through loving acts and the spoken and written word;
Enabling an expanding number of persons from all walks of life to participate in this ministry.

What we don't do
Habitat does not give homes away. Habitat families must purchase the homes, sign mortgage documents and make monthly payments. Additionally, Habitat families must perform a designated number of “sweat equity” hours toward the construction of their own home or other Habitat homes. More information on being a Habitat family can be found on Become a Homeowner.

Where we want to go
With the support of our community, Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity has built and renovated over 43 houses. We receive tremendous support from our community and are profoundly grateful for it. Our business plan is to build or renovate 6 houses in the Green Bay ares this year.

Our vision is to build an organization that will withstand the test of time. We will build solid partnerships with businesses, civic organizations, churches, foundations and individuals. We will build an environment where everyone is welcome to contribute to the movement. Finally, we will build an organization with the necessary funding, structure and innovation to be self sustaining.