History of Arkansas Valley Habitat for Humanity

In January 1989, Mark Moll, Ann Smith and Charlotte Flanders attended a First Presbyterian Church Retreat at Subiaco Abbey, Arkansas.  Dr. Jack Baker, one of the leaders from Oklahoma City, spoke about Habitat for Humanity.  Charlotte and Mark came back to Fort Smith “fired up with enthusiasm”.  After an organizational meeting in October, 1989 Arkansas Valley Habitat for Humanity officially became the 340th affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.

Our first house was built in the remaining months of 1989.  Two homes were built in 1990 and three in 1991.  We completed house #77 in 2009.  We have plans to build 5 more homes in 2010.

Events

AVHFH Board of Directors and Staff

2010 Board of Directors:

Kerry Franklin, President  

Christine Hardin, Secretary

Rita Nickols, Treasurer

Rebecca Brown

Don DeSoto

Wayne  King

Pat Little

Cindy Marsh

Peggy Pilgrim

Joy Pryor

Jed Reinhard

Karen Tyler

2010 Staff:

Jay Poppe, Executive Director

Eddie Peters, Construction Supervisor

Candy Chapman, Administrative Assistant

Laura Reehl, VISTA

Lisa Brashears, Volunteer Coordinator and Development Assistant

Bill Wollman, ReStore