Shelter is a basic human need. The future has been changed for many thousands by Habitat's efforts to meet that need.  But millions worldwide still face a future robbed of hope by a lack of adequate shelter. That is why Habitat is determined that everyone worldwide have a decent place in which to live.

Building houses,
     Building lives

Habitat for Humanity seeks to build lives as well as houses. Through the houses we build, hope is restored and lives are changed as the cycle of need is broken.

How we build is just a important as what we build. Habitat houses are built with a combination of hundreds of hours of "sweat equity" labor on the part of the homeowners. By investing themselves in the building process, homeowners gain self-reliance, self-esteem and new skills. Their down payments and monthly mortgage payments are used to build more houses through a revolving Fund for Humanity

We build Habitat houses with tax deductible donations using volunteer and skilled labor. By working together, homeowners, volunteers and donors become partners in the work of building houses, while building new relationships as well.

The partnerships formed help to build and revitalize communities. These partnerships include individuals, churches, companies, foundations, organizations and others who join to build lives as well as houses

Volunteer's working on a Habitat Home