building homes, building hope
Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976. Our goal is the elimination of poverty housing and homelessness throughout the world, making the provision of a decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat for Humanity invites volunteers to work together in partnership with families in need - providing "a hand up -- not a hand out".
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton (HFHH) is and independent, non-profit Christian housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need. Homeowners contribute hundreds of hours of “sweat equity” to the construction of their own homes and then repay a long-term, no-interest mortgage. Mortgage costs are kept low by the use of volunteer labour and the generous donations of funds and building materials.
The next several years promise to be exciting ones for our organization here in Hamilton. We are a vibrant community located in an outstanding natural environment known for its diverse businesses, healthcare and education. However, poverty is one of Hamilton’s biggest challenges with 20% of its citizens living at or below the poverty line. HFHH wants to join and work together at reducing the number of families living in poverty in our community.
Internationally, Habitat has built more than 200,000 homes in over 100 countries around the world. By 2010, it is Habitat’s goal to be building 500 homes per year across Canada.
Recent News
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
If you would like to donate to HFHC’s Haiti Earthquake Appeal and have your donations matched by the Canadian government, please donate now.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Habitat Hamilton is completing our first wheelchair accessible home in East Hamilton in May 2009. Our Habitat family of three teenagers and their Dad are eagerly awaiting the chance to move into the new home with a wheel chair ramp, a fully accessible kitchen and bathrooms and wide doorways.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton, in partnership with Cubicle Fugitive, is proud to announce the launch or our new website.
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Tuesday, February 03, 2009
Mr. Fuller led Habitat from its founding in 1976 until his separation from the organization and his founding of the Fuller Center for Housing in 2005. He died early today, Feb. 3, following a brief illness. He was 74.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
On June 19, 2008 Habitat for Humanity Hamilton held the Key Presentation Ceremony for the Dedinca Families newly renovated house on Rosemont Avenue.
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