What is Habitat?

Habitat for Humanity: A Christian Ministry

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat is founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, decent, affordable place to live in dignity and safety.

Habitat for Humanity's policy is to build with people in need regardless of race or religion, and we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

Through the love of God, the work of Habitat for Humanity is driven to eliminate poverty housing. Habitat's mission and methods are predominantly derived from a few key theological concepts: the necessity of putting faith into action, the "economics of Jesus" and the "theology of the hammer."