About Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties
Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties is a grass roots organization initiated by community members who saw a need for decent, affordable housing. That was 32 years ago, and since then we have worked with community volunteers and generous donors to build or improve 140+ homes for local families in need.
Habitat believes in giving families a hand up–not a hand out. Our Partner Families log at least 350 hours of “sweat equity” in the building of their own home. Once their home is completed, they purchase it with an affordable Habitat mortgage. In addition, our families also complete a series of classes that helps to prepare them to be successful first-time homeowners.
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat’s Vision
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Habitat’s Mission
Our Principles
Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ
Focus on shelter
Advocate for affordable housing
Promote dignity and hope
Support sustainable and transformative development
Who We Are
Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community, and all over the world, to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Non-Proselytizing Policy
Habitat for Humanity and its affiliate organizations will not proselytize. Nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.