Non-Construction Committees in Bay Area Habitat for Humanity - Houston, Inc.
Family Selection Committee
The family selection committee coordinates the process of selecting Habitat's
homeowner families. This involves soliciting applications, following up information from the applications and interviewing
the families, and finally, making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding acceptance of a partner family.
Family Support Committee
Family support members serve as sponsors for families that are already selected
and awaiting the construction of their homes, as well as current homeowner families. This includes helping families with budgets,
helping them with customizations of their homes (like colors), and serving as the interface between the families and Habitat.
The family support committee also plans and executes the dedication ceremonies for the homes.
Site Selection Committee
The site selection committee identifies properties for future construction locations, including availability of properties
through HUD and delinquent tax sales. They arrange for, and execute, the purchase and closing of properties.
Church Relations Committee
The church relations committee coordinates Habitat's relations with area churches.
This involves speaking to congregations on request, developing blitz build relationships with churches, keeping churches informed
of Habitat activities, and fundraising in the churches.
Corporate Relations Committee
The corporate relations committee solicits and maintains contact with corporations, foundations,.and service organizations
for the purpose of recruiting volunteers and fundraising.
The Board of Directors
The
Board
of Directors is the main governing body of BAHfH. The board sets the policies for operation
of BAHFH, and provides direction for the affiliate's growth. The number of directors varies from time to time, but is
generally around 16, including 4 officers.. Directors serve terms of 3 years. The Board of Directors meets on the third Thursday
of the month at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 18220 Upper Bay Rd, Nassau Bay, TX. With a few exceptions (such as when personnel
and private homeowner matters are discussed), the meetings are open to the public.
Click Below for a map to Board of Directors meeting location at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church:
