Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity

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Jonathan Reckford: Habitat for Humanity International Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 39 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve their homes.

Since 2005, when he took the top leadership position, local Habitat organizations in all 50 states and in more than 70 countries have grown from serving 125,000 individuals each year to helping more than 4.2 million people last year build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

After graduating from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where he was a Morehead Scholar, Jonathan worked as a financial analyst at Goldman Sachs. He was also the recipient of a Henry Luce Scholarship, which enabled him to do marketing work for the Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee and coach the Korean rowing team in preparation for the 1988 Olympics.

He earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business before spending much of his career in the for-profit sector, including executive and managerial positions at Marriott, The Walt Disney Co., and Best Buy. While serving as executive pastor at Christ Presbyterian Church near Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was recruited for the CEO position at Habitat.

Jonathan is the chair of Leadership 18 and is a member of the Freddie Mac Housing Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Urban Steering Committee for the World Economic Forum.

Named the most influential nonprofit leader in America in 2017 by The NonProfit Times, Jonathan is the author of Our Better Angels: Seven Simple Virtues That Will Change Your Life and the World.

He and his wife, Ashley, have three children and live in Atlanta.

Habitat Co-Founders: The Fullers

The idea that would ultimately grow into Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live began on farm outside Americus, Georgia.

Early years
Coming from humble beginnings in Alabama, Millard Fuller became a self-made millionaire at age 29. Looking for something more, he and his wife, Linda, sold their possessions and began searching for a new focus for their lives. This search led them and their children to Koinonia Farm, a Christian community located near Americus, Georgia, where people were looking for practical ways to apply Christ’s teachings.

Housing ministry
With Koinonia founder Clarence Jordan, the Fullers initiated several partnership enterprises, including a ministry in housing. They built modest houses on a no-profit, no-interest basis. Future homeowners invested their own labor into the building of their home and the houses of other families. This reduced the cost of the house and fostered the development of positive relationships and community. Mortgage payments were placed into a revolving fund, enabling the building of even more homes with even more families.

Habitat for Humanity International is formed
In 1973, the Fullers moved to Africa to test their housing model. The project, which they began in Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was a success.

Upon their return to the U.S. in 1976, the Fullers met with a group of close associates and created a new independent organization: Habitat for Humanity International. From 1976 to 2005, the Fullers devoted their energies to the expansion of Habitat throughout the world.

Millard Fuller died in February 2009 at the age of 74.

Habitat's History

The idea that became Habitat for Humanity first grew from the fertile soil of Koinonia Farm, a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia, founded by farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan.

On the farm, Jordan and Habitat’s eventual founders Millard and Linda Fuller developed the concept of “partnership housing.” The concept centered on those in need of adequate shelter working side by side with volunteers to build decent, affordable houses. The houses would be built at no profit. New homeowners’ house payments would be combined with no-interest loans provided by supporters and money earned by fundraising to create “The Fund for Humanity,” which would then be used to build more homes.

Beau and Emma were the owners of the first home built by Koinonia’s Partnership Housing Program. They and their five children moved into a concrete-block home with a modern kitchen, indoor bathroom and heating system, replacing the unpainted, uninsulated shack with no plumbing where they had previously lived.

In 1973, the Fullers decided to take the Fund for Humanity concept to Zaire, now the Democratic Republic of Congo. After three years of hard work to launch a successful house building program there, the Fullers then returned to the United States and called together a group of supporters to discuss the future of their dream: Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1976.

The times have changed, the build site locations have grown in number, but the very real change that Beau and Emma’s family experienced is shared by families today who partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Thanks in no small part to the personal involvement of U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn and the awareness they have raised, Habitat now works in all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries and has helped more than 39 million people achieve strength, stability and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.

On Friday, April 29th, 2022 Bob Vaughn, Rotary District 6840 & Mark Lee, Rotary District 6200 presented Executive Director, Edwin F. Charles, III a donation check in the amount of $12,500.00 for Hurricane Ida Recovery. This donation was made possible from Rotarians across the Country.

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity updated their information in their About section.

Do you know exactly what Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity is?

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity located in Thibodaux, LA southwest of New Orleans is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with local and out of state volunteers to build and renovate decent, affordable Habitat houses. These homes are then sold to qualifying families at no profit and with no interest charged, allowing many to enjoy the pride and dignity of home-ownership. The dedication of everyone involved, from homeowner, to staff, to volunteers, makes it all happen.

On Wednesday, April 27th Homeowner Services & Volunteer Coordinator, Michele Miller got to join the Cajun Corvette Club at their scheduled meeting. Michele not only was able to enjoy great fellowship but was able to update the Club on the ins and outs of what’s been going with the affiliate.

The Cajun Corvette Club has been a yearly sponsor of the affiliate for some years now and we can’t thank them enough.

Jessie Nicholls with Rayonier Operating Company located in Kinder, LA presents a donation check in the amount of $3,410.00 to Executive Director, Edwin F. Charles, III on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity updated their business hours.

Are you wondering our hours of operations or trying to contact us? Please see information below.

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity Office
Executive Director: Edwin F. Charles, III
800 Jackson Street
985.447.6999
Monday - Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
(We do not close for lunch.)

Habitat ReStore
Manager: Mattie Franklin
509 St. Mary Street, Suite C
985.447.9743
Tuesday & Thursday 8AM - 5PM
Saturday 8AM - 3PM
(Volunteers are to arrive by 7AM)

Good Afternoon,

This is just a reminder that our page is for informational purposes only, we are unable to answers direct messages sent to our inbox.

If you have a question or concern that needs immediate attention please contact our Business Office @ 985-447-6999.

If you have a pickup or donation question please contact the ReStore @ 985-447-9743.

Thank you!

Good Morning Bayou Area Habitat Friends,

Our current page is for informational purposes only, unfortunately we are unable to answers direct messages sent to our inbox.

If you have a question or concern that needs immediate attention please contact our Business Office @ 985-447-6999. If you have a pickup or donation question please contact the ReStore @ 985-447-9743.

Thank You & Happy New Year!

Good Morning Bayou Area Habitat Friends,

If you have a question or concern that needs immediate attention please contact our Business Office @ 985-447-6999 or the ReStore @ 985-447-9743.

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Blessings

While you are out enjoying this beautiful weather this weekend come stop by the Habitat Restore on Saturday located at 509 St. Mary Street between the hours of 9am-3pm and see what goodies you can find.

Hello Friends, as Phase II of the COVID-19 opening process takes place we want to thank everyone for their patience while we abide by the guidelines set in place.

We value each one of you and appreciate everyone's continued support.

EXCITING UPDATE!!

After weeks of being closed due to COVID-19, The Habitat ReStore will be opening it's doors to the public on Saturday, May 16th, 2020 @ 9AM.

We have lots of new items so please stop by.

Remember to keep yourself and others safe and healthy during this phasing process and continue to practice social distancing 😁

As always we appreciate all of our Volunteers, Donors and Shoppers who make it possible for us to fulfill our Mission.

Good Afternoon ReStore Friends,

We hope everyone is practicing their social distancing and keeping themselves and families healthy during this time. We can't wait to see you all soon. 😁

-Victoria
Office Coordinator/
ReStore Assistant Manager

We are sorry to report but due to the COVID-19 outbreak our Big Mikes BBQ Give back night will be POSTPONED to a later date. We appreciate all the support and hope everyone is staying safe and cautious. Thank you and God Bless .

Don't let clutter ruin your day Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity can take it all away!
Every donation received helps buy materials needed to build safe and secure homes for families in need! Call to schedule a FREE pick up service (985) 447-9743

The word Volunteer means so much. To some its just helping out, to us here at Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity it means FAMILY! We would like to give a huge Thank you to our Care-A-Vanner voulnteers. We are honored to have you join our Habitat Family.

Lets Help Families Have a Place to Call HOME
Every Donation Counts!

Support your Local Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity!

OPEN TODAY from 9-3 SUPER SALES DAILY some items as low as $.50! stop by our ReStore you never know what treasures you will find!!!!!

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity updated their website address.

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509 St Mary St # C, Thibodaux, LA 70301 (985) 447-9743
Open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays from 9-3

Its almost time to start that Spring Cleaning, Let us help get some of that clutter out. Take Advantage of our FREE pickup service. HAPPY CLEANING ! Open Tues, Thurs & Sat from 9-3

Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturdays From 9-3

Ever Wanted to know How Your Contribution Helps Families ?

We here at Bayou Area Habitat for Humanity would like to send a special thank you to our out of state Care-A-Vanner Volunteers. Your generous care is making this world a better place . Thank you .