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2008 Supporters of the Year
Habitat for Humanity – South Dakota has three main purposes which are to inform people of the great work that Habitat is doing in South Dakota, to inspire people to continue on the journey for decent affordable housing as well as to get more people involved in this mission, and to give people an opportunity to invest in Habitat.
HFHSD would like to extend thanks to our major sponsors for the Fall Fundraiser and Recognition Banquet and Kick off of the First Annual Statewide Congressional Delegation Build: Avera, Citigroup, Wells Fargo Native People’s South Dakota Team Member Resource Group, Marshall FirstBank, Davenport, Evans, Hurwitz, & Smith, Insty Prints, and the Event Committee.
The following people were honored as the 2008 Supporters of the Year:
The relationship between the Larson family and Habitat for Humanity International began fourteen years ago with a common interest in helping to eliminate substandard housing for all people.
Over the past fourteen years, Larson Manufacturing has been the national storm door sponsor for Habitat for Humanity International through the organization's gifts-in-kind program. As of July 2008, Larson Manufacturing has donated 67,961 doors to Habitat homes across the United States.
In 1994, the Larson Foundation joined former President Jimmy Carter in support of Habitat's mission to build 30 homes in Eagle Butte, South Dakota. Larson sponsored one and one-half homes for the Jimmy Carter Building Blitz that summer. Employees of Larson Manufacturing traveled to Eagle Butte to install a storm door on the front and back doors of each house.
And in 1995, The Larson Family Foundation announced a program to fund a Habitat for Humanity home in each of the 13 communities that Larson Manufacturing was located in. The Foundation has also offered matching funds to Habitat for Humanity to build homes across the state and has provided funds for statewide technical assistance.
Larson Manufacturing, a fifty-four year old, family-owned company based in Brookings, South Dakota, is the nation's number one manufacturer of storm doors and storm windows.
The Larson Family Foundation was created in 1990 by the Larson Family to share its good fortune with the people of South Dakota. The focus of the Foundation's grantmaking is to help people in need to achieve a better quality of life. The Foundation primarily grants funding for Human Service, Education and Cultural Activities through capital grants, project support, endowments, matching funds, emergency assistance and operating expenses.
As the retired President of SCORE in the Black Hills, a home builder extraordinaire for 50 years, and a two term board member of the Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity, Ward has provided exceptional leadership in the board room and on the jobsite, personally leading the construction of two Habitat homes in Rapid City and playing a vital role on the start-up team of their ReStore.
Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity- Brookings
Paul Evenson is a member of the Brookings Board of Directors and is chairman of the Building Committee. He is also a member of the Foundation Crew of retired people who work on houses every Wednesday as well as Saturdays. Paul is present at virtually every build that the Brookings affiliate does and is a valuable member of the building crew. His unfailing service has significantly helped increase the number of homes we build.
Rob Boniface is an independent contractor who has helped the Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity with the shingling of their homes for many years. He is always willing to come and help whenever needed. In addition, this year, Rob went above and beyond the call of volunteering by being on site every day of the 2008 National Home Builders Blitz Build in Brookings.
Today St. Josephs Catholic Church donates space, time and volunteers for fundraisers for Habitat for Humanity as well as partnering with Habitat for Humanity by donating $1000.00 every year to Dacotah Tipis.
St. Josephs Catholic Church members volunteer their time to serve as board members for Dacotah Tipis. Thank you St. Josephs Catholic Church has been active with Habitat for Humanity for the past 18 years.
East Central South Dakota Habitat for Humanity- Madison
Paul accepted the responsibility of Building Supervisor for the East Central Habitat for Humanity house that was completed in 2003.
Paul then accepted the invitation to be the Building Supervisor on the fourth home built by East Central Habitat for Humanity.
Because of his willingness to give of his time and the significant sacrifice by him and his family in order to get these two houses built, East Central wishes to recognize Paul with this Supporter of the Year award.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls- Sioux Falls
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Sioux Falls Region recognizes Wells Fargo Financial of Sioux Falls as our supporter of the year.
Wells Fargo Financial has become a strong, visible partner with our affiliate, having sponsored and built 3 homes in the last 3 years, with the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Funding as well as local funds.
The infusion of Wells Fargo volunteers into our build projects has brought vitality. In building, they have embraced the partner family and become strong advocates, mentors, and friends.
Thanks to the commitment from CEO Anne Jackson and the leadership of Community Affairs Officer Deana Larson, our affiliate has been richly blessed.
Hub Area Habitat for Humanity- Aberdeen
First United Methodist Church of Aberdeen became interested in Habitat for Humanity after a member became excited about Habitat after visiting with volunteers of Habitat for Humanity.
First United Methodist Church has hosted most of the monthly board meetings over the years and many of church members have served as officers as well as board members.
The church has provided financial help and many members have helped to build the houses.
Oahe Habitat for Humanity- Pierre
Nystrom Electrical has provided professional guidance to ensure that electrical codes are followed and have been a sounding board for electrical expertise. They have provided professional staff hours to meet code. They have given Oahe Habitat the use of equipment and tools to facilitate project completion and have provided access to materials when needed. We are very grateful for all that Nystrom Electrical Contracting has done for the Oahe affiliate.
Okiciyapi Tipi Habitat for Humanity- Eagle Butte
The 2008 Supporter of the Year for Okiciyapi Tipi is the State Bank of Eagle Butte. They have always been willing to help us out on different projects. We have entered into numerous projects with them over the years that have not only helped us put families into affordable housing, but have helped to keep those families as productive members of our community. In our Lakota language we say Wopila Tanka which means thank you, to the State Bank of Eagle Butte for helping us help others.
Sicangu Tikaga Okiciyapi Habitat for Humanity- Mission
The husband and wife team of Joel and Doris Cardwell, who were the Construction Manager and Executive Director, respectively, of Sicangu Tikaga Okiciyapi for many years, suddenly had to leave the affiliate in the summer of 2007 due to a family illness. With the loss of this great couple came serious concerns for the future of the affiliate.
But with the dedication and determination of HFH-SD’s board and staff, STO-HFH was able to sustain its mission of making a difference in the lives of families on the Rosebud Reservation. HFH-SD’s board and staff were instrumental in insuring. Board members helped the affiliate by providing technical and legal advice. And HFH-SD’s staff, Patty, Kelli, and Sara, spent many hours on the phone and in person providing direction and emotional support as the affiliate dealt with the possibility of not being able to continue its mission.
There are not enough words to describe the gratitude that we have for this strong State Support Organization. Thank you.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Watertown Region- Watertown
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is one of the largest employers in Watertown. Established in 1986, as a result of a cooperative effort to consolidate two existing Watertown hospitals, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has evolved into a regional healthcare center.
In the past Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has donated houses to Habitat for Humanity Greater Watertown Region. This year they donated two houses and a garage, one of the houses as well as the garage was auctioned off, with all proceeds going to benefit the local HFH. The other donated house was moved onto a foundation for a HFH family in the Watertown area.
Habitat for Humanity of Yankton County- Yankton
Habitat for Humanity of Yankton County has chosen Martin Mazourek as their Supporter of the Year.
Martin Mazourek was an active member of the group that founded Habitat for Humanity of Yankton County. Martin volunteered his skills as a house designer as well as Construction Supervisor. He designed the homes to fit the lots and to comply with Habitat guidelines. As a volunteer, Martin served as a volunteer Construction Manager for 11 of the first 14 Habitat houses built in Yankton. He became paid staff for the 15th and 16th houses. Martin continues to have a strong interest in Habitat for Humanity and is a financial and community supporter and advocate for the Yankton County affiliate. For all these reasons, Habitat for Humanity of Yankton County has selected Martin Mazourek as their Supporter of the Year.
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