Beliefs, Values, Purpose, Mission, and Vision Statements

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity

Strategic Plan

 

For Fiscal Years

July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

and

July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

 

 

Building our affiliate by managing the

Five elements of success: 

Qualified Families

Suitable Properties

Skilled Volunteers

Adequate Funding

A Strong Organization

 

 

Mission Statement:

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with God and people from all walks of life, builds and renovates houses in Saginaw County to create decent homes for people in need, and to develop communities where everyone can live and grow into their God-given potential.

 

Beliefs and Values:

We believe:

• Every family has the right to a simple decent affordable home.
• A simple decent home is a necessary ingredient for building a strong family.
• Strong families are the backbone of good neighborhoods.
• Good neighborhoods are the cornerstone of strong, caring communities.

 

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian organization which follows the guiding principles of Habitat for Humanity International.

• Demonstrate the love and teachings of Jesus Christ to all people.
• Maintain the commitment of the people to people partnerships.
• Provide simple, decent and affordable housing for people and families who are living in inadequate housing and unable to secure conventional financing.
• Be non-discriminatory in all matters; select partners according to need, willingness to work and ability to pay.
• Sell houses with no profit.
• Tithe 10% of unrestricted cash donations to Habitat for Humanity International.

 

Vision 2012:

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity is a dynamic, efficient, well-respected Christian housing ministry. We provide simple decent homes. We are a catalyst in providing affordable housing in Saginaw County.

• We are good and careful stewards of all our resources.
• We are supported by the faith community and receive active involvement from a broad base of congregations in Saginaw County.
• We have a strong fund development program, which secures broad financial support throughout the community.
• We are actively involved in strong, productive collaboration with other area organizations to build viable communities throughout saginaw county.
• We have a family selection process which effectively assists and selects applicants and maintains a waiting list of qualified families.
• We have a family support process which effectively prepares and mentors partner families on an ongoing basis.
• We have an efficient process with well-defined plans for each project.
• We have an effective continuous improvement program.
• We have a dedicated, ethical and effective Board of Directors, Staff, and group of volunteers.