The Development Committee works to secure the financial resources to advance the mission and ministry of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville. Its members approach individuals and groups for support and understand core principles of development and human motivation. For more information or to volunteer, contact Michael Erwin, development director, at (812) 423-5623, ext. 26, or email him.


Committee Responsibilities
• Cultivate relationships with individuals, churches, businesses and civic groups and solicit house sponsorships and other major gifts.
• Provide oversight to all fundraising programs of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, including all annual giving, capital giving and planned giving programs.

Meets: Bi-Monthly

Members
Bill Bussing, Joyce Donaldson, J.P. Engelbrecht, John Hevron, Mike Hull, Jim Long, John B. Phipps, Will Schnakenburg, Ben Shoulders, Steve Thomas, Michael Erwin, Sr. Jane Michele McClure, and Lori Reed.
 

This committee helps recruit and select the families that are presented to the Board of Directors for approval to become part of the Habitat for Humanity of Evansville program. Members visit individual families and then report back their findings to the committee during its regular meeting. Much of the work of this committee is performed outside the actual meeting, as family visits are conducted routinely during the evening and on weekends. Training and support is provided. For more information or to volunteer, contact Deb Atchison, family services coordinator, at (812) 423-5623, ext. 32, or email her.

Meets: The fourth Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m.

Members
Marcia Ballard, Pat Bartlett, Tina Campbell, Vera Campbell, Julie Cline, Beth Folz, Jacqueline Hardin, Jeff Harger, Alice Huus, Mag Lindsey, Rev. F.P. Miller, Pearlie Miller, Bettye Statham, Monica Stinchfield, Margee Stone, Susan Weis, Andrew Williams, Deb Atchison, Lori Reed, and Jenny Wuchner.
 

Members
John B. Phipps, Steve Titzer, Jim Wittman, Lori Reed, and Jennifer Wuchner
 

The Interfaith Council is an advisory group with broad representation from a diverse group of faith communities in Evansville. Habitat for Humanity of Evansville strives for representation on the Interfaith Council from all major Christian and non-Christian faiths. Council members serve as advocates for the Habitat ministry and work to make simple, decent and affordable housing for all people a matter of conscience and action. For more information or to volunteer, contact Sr. Jane Michele McClure, major gifts officer, at (812) 423-5623, ext. 26, or email her.

Committee Responsibilities
• Encourage prayer, volunteer and financial support of Habitat ministry in respective faith communities and in the community at large
• Assist in the planning, marketing and implementation of annual Ministerial Breakfast, Building on Faith observance and other activities that enhance Habitat's faith relations program
• Promote an attitude of mutual respect and appreciation for all faith traditions

Meets:  Quarterly
Members
Sue Barancik, Vera Campbell, Carolyn Carter, David Cook, Don Diekmann, Lois Duncan, Merry Jane Hudascek, Sr. Jane Michele McClure, Rev. F.P. Miller, Nanda Ravipati, Lori Reed, Carl Schofield, and Jim Smith
 

The Late Pay committee works with Habitat homeowners that are behind in mortgage payments to get back on track.  The committee monitors and actively manages past due accounts to ensure homeowners are successful in making mortgage payments.

Meets:  Reviews reports monthly and meets as needed

Members
Krista Bryant, Beth Folz, John B. Phipps, Monica Stinchfield, Deb Atchison, Lori Reed, and Valerie Watkins.
 

The Pastors Advisory Council makes recommendations to the Habitat for Humanity of Evansville leadership regarding future plans and programs and offers suggestions on how the ministry could be more responsive to community needs. It also meets with the keynote speaker of the Ministerial Breakfast prior to the breakfast to give feedback and propose ways the annual gathering could be improved.

Meets: Once a year in mid-May

Members
Rev. Jack Arney (Crossroads Christian Church), Rev. Eric Cummings (Crossroads Christian Church), Rev. Dennis Davenport (Eastminster Presbyterian Church), Rev. Roger Duncan (Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church), Rev. Joe Easley (Central United Methodist Church), Rev. Joe Fraccaro (Bethel United Church of Christ), Rev. Bob Hetzel (Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church), Rev. Pat Jackson (Fairlawn United Methodist Church), Rev. Harlan Taylor (Little Valley Baptist Church), Rev. Alex Zenthoefer (Holy Rosary Catholic Church)

For more information or to volunteer, contact Sr. Jane Michele McClure, major gifts officer, at (812) 423-5623, ext. 26, or email her.
 

The Real Estate Committee secures building sites for Habitat houses.  The committee meets periodically to assess land acquisition in various parts of the city and prepare for government surplus and tax sales.  Members of the Site Selection Committee are responsible for defined areas of the city to monitor for potential lot acquisition.

Meets:  Periodically as needed

Members
Butch Feulner, Jim Wittman