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| Organization | The Haven |
| Application Deadline | June 30, 2023 |
| Contact Email | paul.of.martin@gmail.com |
| Primary Focus Area | Hunger/Housing/Poverty |
| Service Areas | Albemarle, Charlottesville |
| Year Organization Established | 2010 |
| Number of Paid Staff | 30 |
| Current Operating Budget | $2M |
| Board Meeting Frequency | every other month |
| City In Which Board Meetings Are Held | Charlottesville |
Board Position type
Board member
Desired skills, perspectives, experiences, and characteristics of new board members
The Haven
Respite for the Weary, Transformation for the Ready
May 30, 2023
Dear Friend of The Haven,
As The Haven celebrates a decade of dedication to the needs of unhoused citizens of Charlottesville, we are seeking individuals to serve on our Board who are eager to operationalize our vision for ending homelessness in Charlottesville.
To meet the ongoing needs of our guests on the path to housing, we offer radical hospitality in the day shelter with showers, mailboxes, storage, and meals staffed by volunteers as well as case workers. Our housing team works to house people experiencing homelessness and prevent people from falling into homelessness. We work collaboratively with the Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless, and with service providers in our community.
The Haven is exploring new avenues for supporting people experiencing homelessness, including working with the City of Charlottesville to increase safe overnight housing opportunities. The Haven is working as a team to uncover racialized housing barriers for our guests in our own organization and the community and is committed to developing anti-racist policies. We hope that you will join us.
Sincerely,
Ella Jordan, Board Development co-chair
Paul Martin, Board Development co-chair
Background
The Haven has been working since 2010 to serve guests facing homelessness and address the
housing crisis in Charlottesville. We seek to be a part of the solution to ending homelessness in
Charlottesville. Motivated by radical hospitality, we strive to be the point of entry for people seeking stable housing. We open the doors wide for any and everyone, no matter their circumstances.
Our mission is to empower individuals to thrive and reach their full potential by providing housing as well as connections to needed resources and supports.
Board of Directors
The Haven Board of Directors stewards the vision and mission of the Haven through governance, strategic planning, and support to the Executive Director and Haven staff. The Board meets bi-monthly and has 7-15 members at any given time. The Haven seeks Board members with a desire and willingness to work to end homelessness in Charlottesville and to maintain our core ethos of radical hospitality.
Board Terms and Positions
The Board nominates and selects members each summer. Board Members serve 3-year terms, renewable for one additional term. The Board has an Executive Committee that meets bi-monthly, consisting of the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Board Members Expectations
-Attend bi-monthly board & participate in committees working
-Read and be prepared to discuss board documents
-Attend at least 2 Haven events annually (sign-up calendar)
-Donate to the organization annually (no set amount)
-Commitment to upholding and creating policies that prioritize racial equity
Current Haven Board Members
Michaela Accardi
Brenda Brown-Grooms
Mayra Cardenas
Richelle Claibourn
Ramanda Jackson
Marequiz Johnson
Ella Jordan
Sarah Kelley
Paul Martin
Chris Poe
Rabia Povich
Lorie Strother
Garrett Trent
Kelsey Waters
If you would like to speak with The Haven about the Board of Directors, please contact Ella Jordan, ej2jordan@gmail.com, or Paul Martin, pmartin@gmail.com.
Annual Time Commitment (including committee meetings, special events, work outside the board, etc.)
Board Members Expectations
-Attend bi-monthly board & participate in committees working
-Read and be prepared to discuss board documents
-Attend at least 2 Haven events annually (sign-up calendar)
-Donate to the organization annually (no set amount)
-Commitment to upholding and creating policies that prioritize racial equity
Is a minimum financial contribution required?
Yes
Board Financial Commitment
anything above zero
Prior Board experience preferred?
No
Does the Board have term limits?
Yes
Board Term Limit
three years, renewable one time
Does The Organization have Directors & Officer's insurance?
Yes