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Habitat for Humanity Huron County Exeter Build 2009

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Location	Exeter, ON, Canada
Introduction	Habitat for Humanity Huron County had its roots in late 2003 when a small group of people at Hensall United Church formed a seed committee to determine the interest people had in such a project. A breakfast meeting was held January 10, 2004 at Hensall United Church. The attendance and interest exceeded expectations and the organization began to take shape. The meeting exceeded expectations. Names were collected and slowly the organization evolved into a Steering Committee that began the lengthy process of meeting all the requirements of Habitat’s Canadian Head office to become an affiliate. Meetings were held at donated spaces all over Huron County for the next sixteen months. Bylaws were drafted, governance policies put into place, human and financial resources were sourced, faith groups, service clubs, and businesses were contacted, and the organization gathered momentum. The Steering Committee evolved into the Board of Directors. Due to Habitat Canada’s policies and expectations a strong organization has been put in place in order to ensure long term sustainability with the expectation to serve Huron County for many years to come.

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Habitat for Humanity Huron County had its roots in late 2003 when a small group of people at Hensall United Church formed a seed committee to determine the interest people had in such a project. A breakfast meeting was held January 10, 2004 at Hensall United Church. The attendance and interest exceeded expectations and the organization began to take shape. The meeting exceeded expectations. Names were collected and slowly the organization evolved into a Steering Committee that began the lengthy process of meeting all the requirements of Habitat’s Canadian Head office to become an affiliate. Meetings were held at donated spaces all over Huron County for the next sixteen months. Bylaws were drafted, governance policies put into place, human and financial resources were sourced, faith groups, service clubs, and businesses were contacted, and the organization gathered momentum. The Steering Committee evolved into the Board of Directors. Due to Habitat Canada’s policies and expectations a strong organization has been put in place in order to ensure long term sustainability with the expectation to serve Huron County for many years to come.