about
Our Mission:
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Our Vision:
A world where everyone has a decent place to live
about us
Habitat for Humanity Lakeside
Habitat for Humanity Lakeside is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles, that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity Lakeside is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their housing conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman, and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent housing in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.
Our homes are built according to three standard principles that offer Habitat families a hand up, not a hand out:
1. Simple:
Habitat houses are modestly-sized. They are large enough for the family’s needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs to a minimum.
2. Decent:
Habitat for Humanity uses quality, locally-available building materials. Habitat house designs reflect the local climate and culture of the neighborhood while taking into account the family’s needs.
3. Affordable:
The labor of volunteers, in-kind donations, efficient building methods, modest house sizes and zero interest mortgage make it affordable for hardworking families of modest means to purchase a Habitat home.
celebrating 30 years
Habitat for Humanity Lakeside
In December 1993, Habitat for Humanity Sheboygan County became an official nonprofit organization, promoting and providing affordable housing throughout the county. Renamed to Habitat for Humanity Lakeside in 2001, the affiliate is exited to celebrate their 30th anniversary this year.
strategic plan
In October 2022, the Board of Directors approved a new 3-year rolling strategic plan to grow our operations within the limitations of the supply chain, and the new economic environment. By 2026, Habitat for Humanity Lakeside aims each year to complete new builds or renovations for three partner families through the Home Buyer program, provide critical repairs or aging-in-place updates to 12 homeowners through the Home Repair program, and complete 15 projects in the three-day intensive Rock the Block neighborhood revitalization event. Links to the public facing documents which support our strategic plan are included below and include our case for support, strategic plan goals and affordable housing solutions. We would love to hear from you if you want to know more about what we’re doing. Please reach out to Niki Zohrab, Executive Director, at 920-458-3399 or nzohrab@habitatlakeside.com with any questions or to set up a meeting to learn more about what we’re doing.
Case for Support
Learn why you should support affordable housing in Sheboygan County.
Strategic Plan Goals
Learn about all of the goals outlined in our 3-year strategic plan.
Affordable Housing Solutions
Learn about the ways in which we provide affordable housing solutions.
our funding model
View our graphic to understand Habitat’s sustainable funding model. For more information including how you can be part of our funding model, reach out to us at 920-458-3399 or loveinaction@habitatlakeside.com.
history
Habitat for Humanity Lakeside
December 1992
First board of directors elected.
January 1993
Became an official Wisconsin non-profit organization.
May 1993
Became the 18th affiliate in Wisconsin for Habitat for Humanity International.
November 1993
First home is dedicated.
1995
First home rehab. Shanty Town becomes annual fundraiser.
2000
First Blitz Build challenge between Sargento and VPI, sponsoring two houses and providing the labor.
2001
Habitat for Humanity Sheboygan County becomes Habitat for Humanity Lakeside, through partnership with Ozaukee County.
2002
First warehouse sale in Plymouth.
2003
Ozaukee County Habitat builds their first home in Port Washington.
2004
Second ReStore in Wisconsin opens in Plymouth.
2007
Second ReStore in Sheboygan County opens. Received first grant from Thrivent Financial. First Thrivent Build.
2011
First Executive Director is hired.
2012
Current Sheboygan County ReStore opens, housing affiliate offices.
2014
Ozaukee County splits from Habitat Lakeside.
2015
Plymouth ReStore closes.
2017
Launched Rock the Block program, revitalizing Clara Avenue.
June 2022
Gateway project in City of Sheboygan is completed with sixth and final home build.
2023
Habitat for Humanity Lakeside celebrates 30 years and completes 50th home build.
