All About Habitat for Humanity

This free course (registration is required) will take place on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m.-noon, at Northwoods Unitarian Universality Fellowship, with Dave Havel, Jennie Kotula, and Ann Sorensen.

Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to bring people together to build homes, foster community, and instill hope, all while striving toward a vision in which everyone has a decent place to live. Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of Habitat for Humanity of the Northwoods and its impact on surrounding communities. Students will explore:

• Habitat for Humanity’s structure as a local, national, and international organization
• The historical context of Habitat, both locally and nationally
• The principles of homeownership
• Current building projects in Rhinelander and Sayner – Home design considerations
• The Habitat ReStore, which serves as a home improvement retail outlet
• Opportunities for involvement with Habitat for Humanity

Students will also take part in a simulation to get individuals to think about issues that people with low incomes experience when seeking housing.

Co-instructor Dave Havel is the executive director at Habitat for Humanity of the Northwoods.

Co-instructor Jennie Kotula is the Volunteer Coordinator at Habitat for Humanity Northwoods, where she brings a lifetime of Northwoods pride and community spirit to her work.

Co-instructor Ann Sorensen is the current construction manager for Habitat for Humanity of the Northwoods and has a long history with the organization, including serving as a board member and an AmeriCorps volunteer.

Requirements: None.

We recommend signing up at least two weeks ahead of class to ensure class fills and to prevent cancellation.

Instructors: Dave Havel, Jennie Kotula, and Ann Sorensen

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Registration Questions? Contact us or call (715) 862-2032 or (715) 476-2881.

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Course Cancellations: Students are encouraged to register at least 2 weeks before the beginning of any Fe University course. A course with less than 4 students 2 weeks before the start date may be cancelled at instructor/FeU discretion, with students’ registrations refunded. If you’re interested in a class, please sign up early! Thank you.

Student Cancellations: If a registered student cancels, registration can be refunded if requested 4 or more days before the course’s start date. We’re afraid cancellation requests made 3 or fewer days before the course’s start date are unable to be refunded.