Mission

The Mission of Urban Homeworks is to perpetuate the hope of Jesus Christ through innovative community development that produces dignified housing for low income families, a strategic network of good neighbors and the redemptive development of real estate.

History

We are a faith-based housing organization that has rehabilitated and constructed scattered, small, multi-unit and single-family housing in the Twin Cities since 1995. The combination of dignified housing, volunteer mobilization, construction training for community members and a passionate group of young professionals in the community has created a powerful model of neighborhood stabilization and richness.

Core Values

• Compassion that cultivates dignity
• Relationships that reconcile people to God and to each other
• Biblical justice that liberates individuals and communities

Board of Directors

Wayde Johnson – Chair
President/Owner – Outland Builders

Peter Teide – Vice Chair
Attorney (Real Estate Law) – Murnane Brandt

Robert Johnson – First Past Chair
retired President – RJ & Sons Consulting Inc

Gennae Falconer – Secretary
Associate Director of Programs – Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches Urban Immersion Retreat Center

Troy Kopischke – Treasurer
President/COO – Steady State Imaging

Terry Becker
President/CEO – Riverway Co.

Steven Firkus
CEO – Crew2, Inc.

Mary Schatzlein
Director of Family Support Services – Episcopal Community Services

Beverly Upshaw
UHW/North Minnapolis Homeowner

Chad Schwitters
Executive Director – Urban Homeworks