RIVERTOWNS.NET — The St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting its new fiscal year with a new executive director, three new board members, and a new building project.
“To me, there are three really basics in our lives — safe and affordable housing, education, and food stability,” said Kristie Smith, who became executive director in May. “Having a chance to come into this organization where the focus is one of those basic elements, safe and affordable housing, and to see families succeeding because they have that in their world is really gratifying.”
Smith, who lives in West Lakeland, Minn., with her husband, Jim, comes to SVC Habitat for Humanity with more than 30 years’ background in marketing and communications and 20 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations. She has a bachelor’s degree in mass communication and speech from St. Cloud State University.
Read more: Kristie Smith is new director of SCV Habitat for Humanity
