Corporate & Foundations

Myths & Truths

MYTH: Habitat for Humanity gives houses to poor people.

TRUTH: Houses are not given to anyone. Habitat for Humanity builds houses with people in need and then sells the houses to homeowner partners through no-profit loans. Because houses are built principally by volunteers, mortgage payments are reasonable for families unable to obtain conventional financing. Habitat homeowners typically have incomes that are 30 percent to 50 percent of the median income in the area. They are required to invest hundreds of hours in “sweat equity”—that is, time spent building their own home or other Habitat houses.

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Corporate & Foundations

Many local corporations and foundations have shown their commitment to eliminating poverty housing in our area by providing Habitat with funds, volunteers and support in numerous other ways.

Their support is naturally rewarded with a wealth of benefits, including tax deductions, high-voltage public relations and a permanent and positive effect on company morale. Employees at every level get to see each other at their best on a Habitat build and demonstrate their hope of a world where everyone has a decent and safe place to live.

Corporate or foundation partnerships may include any combination of possibilities for supporting Habitat's work, including:

Product donations
Financial support
Sponsoring a house
Mobilizing volunteers
Grants and awards programs
Public awareness raising

For more information about how your organization can help Habitat, please contact the Habitat office at (508) 226-8833.

Communities Served

"Habitat has shown us that when people get together in a caring and cooperative way, wonderful things can be accomplished."

- Jimmy Carter, former US President and Habitat Supp

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