Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

About Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region

Habitat Charlotte Region strives for a world where everyone has a decent and affordable place to live. Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Five Fast Facts About Habitat Charlotte Region: 1) Habitat Charlotte Region was established in 1983 by seven local churches that we refer to as the Jeremiah Seven. 2) We have served more than 4,000 families since 1983 through our new home construction, critical home repair, and financial literacy programs. 3) Habitat homeowners purchase their homes with a low-interest monthly mortgage, participate in financial literacy classes, and complete volunteer hours constructing their own homes. 4) Habitat Charlotte Region built the first Habitat home constructed by an all-female crew in 1991, which grew into a nationwide initiative to bring women together to build homes, communities, and hope, now known as Women Build. 5) Habitat Charlotte Region has six ReStores throughout the Charlotte Region that help fund our mission through the resale of donated furniture, cabinetry, building materials, and more.