Through Shelter, We Empower
Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Through Shelter,
We Empower
Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Our Story
Founded in 1998 by community members who recognized the need for affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity of Island County has grown from a small community affiliate to a county-wide organization.
Through partnerships with businesses, churches, civic organizations, military service members, and community members, Island County Habitat has provided decent, affordable homeownership to more than 50 local families. Dozens of struggling homeowners have been able to safely remain in their homes because of the critical repairs performed by our dedicated staff and volunteers.
Support from the Island County Community is what fuels our efforts. Generosity in the form of monetary gifts, volunteer support at build sites and in the stores, donations of household items and furniture to our stores, and participation on our Board of Directors and committees are just some of the ways our community helps families in need of decent, affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit Christian housing organization. All who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. We have a policy of building with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
Help Families Thrive
Board of Directors
Gary Wray
Chairperson
Jennifer Hunt
Vice Chairperson
Carrie Potter
Treasurer
Carron Chernobieff
Secretary
Brian Hunt
Member
Melissa McCumber
Member
Julia Price
Member
Bruce Petrozza
Member
Administrative Staff
Orin Kolaitis
Chief Executive Officer
Erik Mann
Family Services Manager
Karen Lane
Finance Administrator
Scott Givens
Construction Manager
Kathy Blair
Resource Development Manager
Habitat Stores
Patrick Ford
Interim Retail Operations Manager
Oak Harbor Store
Zachary Heefner
Assistant Store Manager
Angelica Butler
Store Associate
Brier Corley
Store Associate
Wayne Hill
Store Associate
Freeland Store
Trevor Snow
Store Manager
Jeremy Suttles
Store Associate
Rocky Hall
Store Associate
Lawrence Douglas
Store Associate
Duane West
Store Associate
Non-proselytizing policy
Habitat for Humanity and its affiliate organizations will not proselytize. Nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.