Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity Advocates on World Habitat Day 2010

On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, recognizing the basic need all human beings have for adequate shelter.

In 1985, the United Nations recognized again the struggle of millions of people world-wide who live in substandard dwellings which leave them vulnerable to disease, crime, malnutrition, and natural disasters. To bring attention to the issue of poverty housing and the need for safe, decent, affordable homes all over the world the United Nations designated the first Monday of every October as World Habitat Day.

In recognition of World Habitat Day 2010, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity addressed the lack of decent housing around the world, including the need for affordable housing in Cass and Clay counties by holding a special build day at the Goldenwood Drive community in West Fargo, which has been a community the organization has built in several times.

Through World Habitat Day and other special events throughout the year Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity raises awareness and advocates for universal decent housing, so as to dismantle and alter the systems that reinforce and entrench poverty housing. In doing so, we can make an affordable, decent place to live a reality for all.

Church Leader's Breakfast



David Ideele, Pastor Ron Groninger, and Pastor Becky Lee
 enjoy themselves at the Church Leader's Breakfast.



As a thick fog hung over the city on Tuesday, September 28, 2010, a collection of church leaders' from various denominations gathered together to celebrate the work of Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity in our community. Church leaders from Cass and Clay County met in the newly built duplex at 621 10th Ave N, Fargo for a light breakfast, prayer, and a moving message from Pastor Becky Lee of Atonement Lutheran Church of Fargo. Thank you to those who were able to attend, and a special thanks to Pastor Dave Sorensen of Horace Lutheran Church, Pastor Becky Lee of Atonement Lutheran Church of Fargo, and Cathy Schwinden Social Justice Coordinator for Nativity Catholic Church for speaking at the event.





Atonement Lutheran Mission Sunday

On September 19, 2010 Atonement Lutheran Church of Fargo held their annual Mission's Sunday.  The event marked the church's involvment in many outreach programs such as Churches United, Piecemakers, mission trips to Peru, and Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity with booths detailing the church's activity with each ministry program. Catherine Kratochvil joined them for the event and answered questions for the congregation about Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity's ministry. Pastor Becky Lee also gave a stirring sermon on hearing God's call to missions.

Thank you Atonement Lutheran Church for your work in our community, and your focus on outreach ministries to better our community.

Olivet Fundraiser

On September 18, 2010 Olivet Lutheran Church celebrated their annual homecoming with the Olivet Cabaret event and a silent auction.  The cabaret highlighted many of the congregations talents.  Those in attendance enjoyed music, comedy, and dancing from a number of members. 

Proceeds from the auction were donated to Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity.   Donations ranged from
events and destinations like a Mall of America package donated by Go Radio to services like raking and yard work donated by Olivet Youth.  Additionally Olivet held a Habitat breakfast brunch on September 19, 2010 with proceeds also going towards Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity. 

Thank you to Olivet Lutheran for your continued support of Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity's ministry, and especially to the planning team members Pastor Jeff Sandgren, Pastor Bill Boelter, Pastor Kris Gorden, Tracy Stenhjem, Deanna Hanson, Marlys Herring, Bev Gravdahl, Joyce Flaig, Gail Berg, Lisa Sandgren, Michelle Elness, Josh Swanson, Amy Crawford, and Judy Hauschulz!