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
Growing safe, affordable housing opportunities in Pierce and St. Croix Counties.
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 Annual Report & 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 Platinum Transparency Seal for 2022 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. In her free time, Kristie spends as much time outdoors, 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.
Barbara Mlinar, ReStore Customer Service
Barbara comes to the ReStore as a retired special education teacher. She lives in Hudson with her husband Jim, and their three rescued mutts. She and her husband own several rental properties that together they have fully renovated. In Barbara's free time, she enjoys yoga, walking her dogs, upcycling furniture in her "She-Shop" and spending time with her husband and their 2 grown children.
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.
- Joel Skinner, (President), Skinner & Associates
- Gary Zifko, (Vice President), Kraus-Anderson
- Michael Steblay, (Treasurer) Renewal by Andersen
- Mike Stearney, (Secretary) Retired, UW Green Bay
- Bill Richard, (Immediate President), Retired, MoneyGram
- Jim Ellis, Retired, Imation
- Tabitha Jackson, First Command
- Gina Moe-Knudsen, WESTconsin Realty
- Mike Orth, Retired, Consultant
- Lisa Smith, WestCAP
- Melissa Steiner, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
- Jon Whitcomb, MetroEast Commercial Real Estate
For more information on board service, email Kristie at executivedirector@scvhabitat.org.
St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity
749 Ryan Drive, Hudson, WI 54016
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