749 Ryan Drive, Hudson WI 54016
Our story
Our Vision
Our History
Our History
We envision communities where families plant their roots, know their neighbors and grow together. The essential ingredient for homeowner success is knowledge and support.
With a focus on fiscal responsibility, we work to serve more parents, grandparents, guardians, and most importantly – children, to construct quality houses that are sold to homebuyer families through no-profit, no-interest loans.
Homebuyers complete 250 to 500 sweat-equity hours and other requirements, pay for their homes, property taxes and all upkeep, and maintain current payments on their properties.
Dedicated staff members support the efforts of over 650 volunteers to raise funds, qualify homeowner applicants, build houses, provide administrative support, and much more..
Our History
Our History
Our History
Celebrating 25 years of safe, affordable housing.
In 1996, a group of concerned and motivated individuals in River Falls, WI. and surrounding communities founded our local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity.
In 2014, we completed the first neighborhood-scale project of its kind to combine cutting edge, energy efficient technology, durable building materials, and renewable energy generation in our Eco Village project, which included 18 homes in River Falls.
Today we are a thriving organization in Pierce and St, Croix Counties. We have partnered with nearly 70 families to help achieve the goal of home ownership.
By connecting with working families, sponsors, and communities to build affordable, sustainable, quality homes, we know that lives are changing..
As one of 1,500 U.S. affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, St. Croix Valley Habitat recognizes that affordable home ownership is at the heart of successful families.
Volunteers and donor support helps us make this a reality for so many. If you know of a family looking for a home in our community visit
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
MISSION PRINCIPLES
- Focus on shelter.
- Create opportunities for all people to live in decent, durable shelter.
- Put faith into action by helping to build, renovate or preserve homes, and by partnering with others to accelerate and broaden access to affordable housing as a foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty.
- Advocate for just and fair housing policy.
- Promote dignity and hope through equitable, accountable partnerships.
- Support sustainable and transformative development.
St. Croix Valley Habitat Financial Documents
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.
Our EIN number is: 39-1857467
Our finances are managed monthly by CPA firm Clifton, Larson, Allen. Annual auditing services are performed by Johnson Block & Company. We are committed to transparency and have earned a gold seal as a nonprofit registered with GuideStar. All files on this page are available for download in PDF format.
staff and board of directors
Staff
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Kristie Smith, Executive Director
Kristie has a background in nonprofit work and communications, after spending more than 30 years in media, marketing, project development and organizational leadership. Her family includes five grown-up kids, a pretty adorable grand and a loving and loyal dog named Maddie. In her free time, Kristie visits dog parks, reads historical fiction and writes a bit.
Kailey Nourse, Resource Development Manager
Kailey was introduced to the nonprofit world of 4H at an early age and always knew it was a world she wanted to stay in. Her Bachelor Degree in Mass Communications and time in construction offices led her to St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity. In her free time, Kailey bakes cupcakes and enjoys golf.
Dave Christensen, Construction Supervisor
Dave joins Habitat with a goal to share his 30 years of construction experience with his appreciation of supporting the mission of safe, affordable housing and giving back in a nonprofit environment. Dave is a Hudson resident who lives with his wife and two dogs. Currently, he is helping Ray, the puppy, master the art of riding shotgun in all the ways a good dog does.
Jessie Timme, AmeriCorps Member
Jessie became interested in volunteer work while participating in a community service initiative with Starbucks, where she helped coordinate employee participation at the stores she worked at. She recently earned her Associate Degree in Business Management. Jessie also serves as a Board Member and Fundraising Event Organizer for the Andrew Cray Higher Education Fund. She lives with her fiancé and cat, and in her spare time enjoys playing video games, learning languages, photography, and a variety of arts and crafts.
Katie Steine, ReStore Customer Service
Katie came to Habitat as a volunteer one Saturday and gained interest in helping open the new ReStore location. She has experience in customer service, working at Starbucks for 11 years where she enjoyed getting to know her customers. Receiving her bachelor’s degree in Studio Art, she continues to create by painting landscapes and portraits for family and friends. Katie lives in River Falls with her husband, miniature poodle Sienna and her energetic miniature cockapoo Luna.
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
St. Croix Valley Habitat’s Board of Directors & Executive Committee are volunteers who come from a variety of backgrounds with the resources, wisdom, and passion to lead in constructive, effective, and meaningful ways.
Our board is charged with long-term planning and governance, as well as overseeing the organization’s interests and well-being including policy and strategic development, governance, financial management and fund raising, among other activities.
Board members take the lead in welcoming families and conducting home dedications to recognize and thank sponsors and congratulate new home buyers.
- Bill Richard, (President), Retired, MoneyGram
- Joel Skinner, (Vice President), Skinner & Associates
- Mike Stearney, (Secretary) Retired, UW Green Bay
- Michael Steblay (Treasurer) Andersen Corporation
- Jim Ellis, Retired, Imation
- Tabitha Jackson, First Command
- Gina Moe-Knudsen, Western Wisconsin Realty
- Mike Orth, Retired, Consultant
- Lisa Smith, WESTCAP
- Melissa Steiner, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
- Jon Whitcomb, President and Owner, MetroEast Commercial Real Estate
- Gary Zifko, Kraus Anderson
For more information on board service, email Kristie at executivedirector@scvhabitat.org.
Meet our team
Kristie Smith
Executive Director
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity
749 Ryan Drive, Hudson, WI 54016
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