Purpose of Habitat Capacity Building Grant

Although Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg has been around for 20 years, we are at a critical crossroad in 2007. Our long time Executive Director retired 12/31/06 and David Ellis began in that position on 1/1/07. I have been on the board for three years but this is my first year as Board President.

This grant will be used for board training to the end that we are able to increase our impact in Spartanburg and develop an organization that operates effectively and efficiently and is able to sustain itself for the long haul as the players change in the years to come.

We participated in the recent training sessions with Allison Black Cornelius and want to proceed in the direction she outlined. We plan to hold a one day board retreat in May and follow up in the fall.