Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity International
Founded1976 (1976)
Americus, Georgia, U.S.
FoundersMillard Fuller
Linda Fuller
TypeNon-profit, interest group, Christian
Location
    • Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. (Administrative headquarters)
    • Americus, Georgia, U.S. (Global/international headquarters)
Services"Building simple, decent and affordable housing"
FieldsProtecting human rights
Key people
Jonathan Reckford, CEO
Websitewww.habitat.org

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat, is a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit organization which seeks to build affordable housing. It is headquartered in Americus, Georgia, United States. As of 2023, Habitat for Humanity operates in more than 70 countries.

Habitat for Humanity works to help build and improve homes for families of low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds. Homes are built using volunteer labor, including that of Habitat homeowners through the practice of sweat equity, as well as paid contractors for certain construction or infrastructure activities as needed. Habitat makes no profit from the sales.

The organization operates with financial support from individuals, philanthropic foundations, corporations, government entities, and mass media companies.

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