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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Habitat for Humanity?
How big is your organization?
Who runs this affiliate?
Does Habitat give away houses for free?
How much does it cost to build a Habitat House?
Who does Habitat build houses for?
How can I volunteer?
Will you send my information to other organizations?
How can I make a donation?
How can I learn more?

What is Habitat for Humanity?
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. HFHI seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses around the world, providing more than 500,000 people in more than 2,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. HFHI was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller along with his wife Linda.

How big is your organization?
While Habitat for Humanity is a mammoth international organization helping housing communities all over the world, this Habitat for Humanity affiliate serves a very local area - North West Harris County. Our realizable goal is to eliminate substandard housing in North West Harris County - one house at a time.

Who runs this affiliate?
We are blessed with three permanent staff workers working full time and a Board of Directors, who you can meet in our Foundations section. The true size of Habitat NWHC is hard to quantify, as our partner family, volunteer and donation community grows every day. How about you make it one more?

Does Habitat give away houses for free?
No, Habitat is not a giveaway program. In addition to a $500 down payment and the monthly mortage payments, homeowners invest at least 350 hours of their own labor -- sweat equity -- into building their Habitat house and the houses of others.

How much does it cost to build a Habitat House?
It costs about $45,000 to build our standard house in North West Harris County. Please visit How We Do What We Do for a cost breakdown and the construction process.

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