Habitat for Humanity, initially called Partnership Housing, was incorporated in 1976. It was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable, and affordable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all.

Habitat for Humanity is not a giveaway program. Habitat’s families buy the houses that Habitat builds and renovates.  Habitat ensures the monthly housing payment will not exceed 30% of a family's monthly income, and often extends mortgage loans at 0% interest to make that possible. Habitat homeowners invest hundreds of hours of their own labor working alongside volunteers. With teams of volunteers and "sweat equity" contributed by owners, local Habitat affiliates have helped provide decent, affordable housing to over 49 million families in all 50 U.S. states and more than 70 other countries. Habitat for Humanity International is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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Habitat for Humanity Virginia was founded in 2005 to support the efforts of local Habitat organizations by providing training, technical assistance, and other resources to empower them to serve their clientele more effectively and efficiently. Habitat Virginia also advocates at state and national levels for legislation and funding to expand affordable housing options across Virginia and Washington, D.C. 

Currently, there are over thirty Habitat for Humanity organizations building and rehabbing homes every day, serving hard-working families in the Commonwealth and Washington, D.C.  To get in touch with your local Habitat organization, you can look them up here.

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