we are a locally run affiliate of habitat for humanity international, a nonprofit, ecumenical christian housing organization.

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volunteers provide most of the labor, and individual and corporate donors provide money and materials to build habitat houses. partner families invest hundreds of hours of their own labor -- sweat equity -- into building their homes and the homes of others. their mortgage payments go into a revolving fund for humanity that is used to build more houses.

habitat for humanity was founded in 1976 by millard fuller along with his wife linda, and headquartered in americus, ga, hfhi's work in the united states is accomplished by affiliates. habitat affiliates are independent, nonprofit [501(c) (3)] organizations that are organized by local citizens and operate with local boards and local volunteers.

the habitat for humanity international web site contains more information on habitat's history, mission, volunteer opportunities and contact information for other habitat affiliates around the world.