Who We Are
Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our History
The idea that became Habitat for Humanity in 1976 first grew from a community farm outside of Americus, Georgia, founded by farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan. On the farm, Jordan and Habitat’s eventual founders Millard and Linda Fuller developed the concept of “partnership housing.”
The concept centered on those in need of adequate shelter working side by side with volunteers to build decent, affordable houses. The houses would be built at no profit. New homeowners’ house payments would be combined with no-interest loans provided by supporters and money earned by fundraising to create “The Fund for Humanity,” which would then be used to build more homes.
Today, Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in nearly 1,400 communities across the United States and in approximately 70 countries around the world. Since 1989, individuals, businesses and groups in our community have joined Corpus Christi Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place people call home.
Steven E. Pierce, Executive Director
Steven Pierce is the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity – Corpus Christi and a leader in the community. With over 26 years of experience, Steven has a proven track record of driving growth and innovation in small and large organizations. He has developed relationships with government, faith, buisness, academic, military , and community leaders to understand Corpus Christi and the needs of the community.
He holds an master’s degree in Leadership and Management from Webster University and began his career as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army, where he served several combat tours and recieved multiple awards to include a Purple Heart.
Steven is known for his collaborative leadership style, emphasizing the importance of team development and a culture of innovation. He is passionate about people, believing it is the most important resource that makes an organization like Habitat Corpus effective.
Outside of work, Steven enjoys spending time with his family and is actively involved in the Corpus Christi Buccaneer Commission and the Military Order of the Purple Heart #598. He believes it takes a whole community to provide the strength to reinforce those in need. “Every swing of a hammer that builds a Habitat home in Nueces and San Patricio county is a result of community relationships at every level.”
