Myths & Truths

MYTH: Habitat houses lower neighborhood property values.

TRUTH: Many studies of low-cost housing show that affordable housing has no adverse effect on other neighborhood property values. Habitat’s approach to affordable housing improves neighborhoods and communities by strengthening community spirit and increasing the tax base while building better citizens through the cooperative efforts involved in Habitat construction. A recent study of the neighbors of Habitat homeowners found that homeowners are thought to be good neighbors.

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Our Service Areas

Old Colony Habitat Service Area

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity has its roots in Attleboro -- as noted by our original name -- Attleboro Area Habitat for Humanity. Over the years, through the reach and support of our volunteers, we have continued to expand our service area. Most recently, in 2007, Bellingham and Franklin were added to support area.

Today, we service 12 communities, including Attleboro, Bellingham, Foxborough, Franklin, Mansfield, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Wrentham.

Communities Served

"Faith in action is love, and love in action is service. By transforming that faith into living acts of love, we put ourselves in contact with God himself, with Jesus our Lord."

- Mother Teresa

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