Building Hope, Building Homes
in Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard and Wadena Counties since 1990.
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No matter who we are or where we come from, we all deserve to have a decent life.
We deserve to feel strength and stability day after day. We deserve to know we have the power to take care of ourselves and build our own futures.
At Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity, this is what unites us. Through shelter, we empower. Our shared vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Because you, me, we… we’re all humans. And every single one of us deserves the opportunity for a better future.
MISSION
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, community and hope.
VISION
Carrying out the teachings of Christ, LAHFH strives to ensure that everyone, everywhere has at least a simple, decent place to call home.
ACTION
Partnering with families in need, volunteers build or renovate homes and serve as agents of change throughout the affiliate.
OUTCOME
Working in communities throughout the affiliate, LAHFH helps create a culture wherein affordable housing becomes a matter of conscience.
Our Staff
Here at Habitat for Humanity, we have teams that work with donors, volunteers, partner families, and our community partners to help bring our mission to life in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Guiding us on that mission is our dedicated staff, both of the affiliate and the ReStore.
Kevin Pelkey
Executive Director
kevin.pelkey@lahfh.org
Diane Auger
ReStore Director
diane.auger@lahfh.org
Joe Cluever
ReStore
Alex Greenway
ReStore
Jessica Herberg
ReStore Manager
Tim McCarthy
Cass Lake Site Supervisor
craftmastertim@gmail.com
Greg Meyer
Volunteer Coordinator
greg.meyer@lahfh.org
Lori Rubin
Resource Development Director
lori.rubin@lahfh.org
Keith Schaefbauer
Construction Manager
keith.schaefbauer@lahfh.org
Teresa Schmitz
Office Coordinator
teresa.schmitz@lahfh.org
Karen Skarolid
ReStore Donations coordinator
karen.skarolid@lahfh.org
Brett Wernberg
ReStore Assistant
Our Board of Directors
The Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors upholds our mission and ensures the vitality and sustainability of our organization. The leaders who compose our board are critical to Habitat’s success and the impact of our work in the community.
Mary Anderson
Kyle Davis
Matt Davis
Daniel Hawley
Nancy Johnson Houg
Dennis Lamb
Greg Larson
Carrie Lee
Carrie Reierson
Tim Swanson
Dorene Tautges
Rae Zahn
Home Starts With You.
Join us in building safe, decent, affordable homes in Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, and Wadena counties. We need your support to create more access to affordable housing.