The Problem

Too many of our Georgetown County neighbors live in overcrowded conditions in substandard houses like the one above. More than 9,000 people live in poverty. Their lack of education limits them to low-paying jobs, and they are trapped. They cannot afford a decent place to live.

The Habitat for Humanity Solution

Habitat solves this problem by building decent, affordable houses. We give people the chance to become homeowners, to break the cycle of poverty and to become productive community citizens.

Not a Giveaway

Habitat for Humanity houses are a hand-up not a hand-out. Our families purchase their homes with a $1,000 down payment, 400 hours of “sweat equity” and monthly no-interest mortgage payments averaging $320.

Their low incomes prevent these families from qualifying for conventional mortgages, so Habitat is their only chance at moving toward self-sufficiency by becoming homeowners.

How You Can Help

Share your time – Volunteer to work on a home, in our offices, with our families or at our Re-Sale Store.

Donate extra household items – We will gladly pick up your items for our Re-Sale Store.

Donate financially – Because of donated and discounted land, labor and materials, Habitat can stretch every $1 you contribute to help hardworking families have safe, decent places to live.