About Us

Mission

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity partners with God and all members of our community to build simple, decent housing which strengthens families and transforms neighborhoods through homeownership.

Core Values

Faith and Integrity • We are founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ and demonstrate his love for everyone through all our actions. We commit to integrity, responsibility and accountability to those we serve and respect the inherent dignity of others.

Safety and Quality • We commit to a safe, efficient and professional work environment that results in excellence.

Compassionate and Motivated Workforce • We are a strong, diverse team that values open and honest communication, shows appreciation, and believes we can all make a difference. We promote an atmosphere of fun, flexibility and enthusiasm.

Empowerment • We will provide our staff, families, and volunteers with the tools and training for success. We measure and recognize performance, encouraging leadership and innovation at all levels.

LATEST NEWS
E-Newsletter - January
02.03.12
Click here to view the e-newsletter for January 2012!
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Winter 2011 Print Newsletter
12.01.11
Please click the .pdf attachment to view the Winter issue of the Habitat Framework!  This issue of The Framework has articles about the 'It Starts at...
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Wells Fargo donates $1 million to the 'It Starts at Home' Campaign
11.10.11
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity (GDM Habitat) is excited to announce a lead gift of $1 million from Wells Fargo towards the 'It Starts at...
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'It Starts at Home' Campaign Announcement and Groundbreaking
09.13.11
On Tuesday, September 13th Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity announced their 'It Starts at Home' capital campaign during a groundbreaking...
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