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The Process
Family Selection
The Habitat process begins with a family. Applications are sent into local Affiliate offices by the dozens from families living in inadequate housing. After a thorough review of the applications, a family in need is selected for a Habitat Home. This is where the real journey begins! If you'd like more information on how to apply for a Habitat for Humanity home, please click here.
"Sweat Equity"
After an Affiliate finds a site for the home to be built on, the family is required to put in 500 hours of "sweat equity" where the family contributes in the building of their own home, or other Habitat homes.
Fund-raising = Community Building
The local Affiliate raises funds in the community and finds sponsors willing to get involved, by donating time, volunteers, money, and building materials to the house. Once the details have been worked out, the building can begin.
Volunteers Are the Key to a Successful & Enriching Experience
Volunteers are recruited by the local Affiliates. Volunteers are always required to fill out forms stating their experience levels. This way they can be given tasks that make the most of their experience. Even volunteers with NO experience find that building a Habitat home teaches them more than they ever imagined about construction. Crew leaders instruct volunteers in how to frame up walls, put up insulation and drywall. They teach techniques for siding, and roofing, as well as interior work like sanding and painting. The building of a Habitat home often results in the building of new friendships.
Celebration time at the Dedication!
When the house is finished and the family is ready to move in there is a dedication celebration for the family and volunteers who have made this dream a reality. Most dedications are filled with tearful hugs, and handshakes, and a prayer thanking God for the new home and the people who have made it possible.
Getting Involved
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