About Us:
Tahlequah Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., is a Christian housing ministry that builds simple, affordable houses with volunteer labor and then sells those houses to selected and qualified low-income families with a low-interest mortgage. For more information about applying for home ownership with Tahlequah Area HFH, click here.
History:
In 1989, President Jimmy Carter came to Tahlequah to sign the charter for the Northeastern State University Campus Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. That summer Dr. George Fulk and Bill Morris went as faculty sponsors to build Habitat Houses in Cohoma, Mississippi with the NSU Campus Chapter. Both men returned to Tahlequah determined to build Habitat houses right here in Tahlequah. On August 1, 1990 Tahlequah Area Habitat for Humanity was awarded affiliation status with Habitat for Humanity International and began building houses. To see a list of houses that have been completed, click HERE. Bill Morris has since passed away, but George Fulk is still a driving force behind TAHFH.
Purpose: The purpose of Habitat for Humanity is to partner with specific programs in habitat development globally by constructing modest but adequate housing, and associating with other organizations that function with the purposes consistent with those of Habitat as stated in the Articles of Incorporation.
Mission Statement:
Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience god's love and can live and grow in all that God intends.
Governance:
TAHFH is governed by a Board of Directors that are elected in January of each year. Board members may serve four consecutive terms before they are required to step off the board for at least one year. Officers are limited to two consecutive terms in any one position. Officer positions include President, President Elect, Vice President, Treasurer, Treasurer Elect and Secretary.
Office:
The TAHFh office is located at 816 S. College Avenue inside the Kid Connections Building. Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. We are open other times by appointment. Stop by and say hello!
Contact Information:
Office phone: 918.453.1332
Cell Phone: 918.931.7828
E-mail: habitat-tahlequah@att.net
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