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What is
Habitat for Humanity?

Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, volunteer organization that was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia by Millard and Linda Fuller.

Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, are perhaps two of the better-known volunteers for Habitat. The goal of Habitat is to partner with low-income families to help them build or renovate their own homes. Since 1976, more than 200,000 homes have been built in over 100 countries. These homes provide shelter for over 1 million people. Habitat for Humanity of Weber and Davis Counties is one of over 2100 affiliates of Habitat throughout the world.

Habitat homes are not fancy and generally contain no frills. Instead, they are simple, basic, decent, and affordable. Why are they so affordable? Habitat typically begins by purchasing very affordable property in modest-income neighborhoods, and much of the construction labor is donated by the partner families themselves and by other volunteers. As a result, we are able to sell the homes we build to our partner families at no-profit, and at a price that is often substantially lower than comparable homes. Partner families are also able to save thousands of dollars in conventional loan costs by buying their homes with interest-free loans provided by Habitat.

The HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL web site contains more information on Habitat's history, mission, volunteer opportunities and contact information for other Habitat affiliates around the world.

Questions?:
info@weberdavishabitat.org
BUILDING HOMES, BUILDING HOPE
Want to help build a home?
Check out the BE A VOLUNTEER page where you will find a form
Volunteers at Work
that you can fill out to let us know how you can help. If you prefer, give us a call at 801-475-9821 and find out about our upcoming work parties. We can always use an extra hand.

Want to donate money?
Every little bit helps us towards our goal of providing affordable housing for all of God's children. You can donate securely online or send us a check. The information that you need to do so is on the MAKE A CONTRIBUTION page.

Have a home or lot to donate?
Finding affordable building sites or renovation projects is one of our greatest challenges. If you know of an affordable building lot or a home in need of renovation in Weber or Davis Counties, or if you own a lot or home that you would like to donate or offer to us at a discounted price, please let us know. Call us at 801-475-9821 or e-mail us at info@weberdavishabitat.org . We'll get back to you.

Are you a local business looking to help?
Volunteers at Work

Consider whether your business might donate a product or service that we need. Maybe you could provide a discount on the building supplies you sell, or help us with our printing, or host our web page. Maybe you could sponsor a meal for one of our work parties, or match your employees' contribution, or join together with some of your folks to come help us build one weekend. Call us at 801-475-9821 or email us at info@weberdavishabitat.org to find out how you can help.

Are you a church interested in partnering with us?
We would love to come speak with you about all the ways we can work together in this effort. We have a number of churches in Weber and Davis counties that partner with us, and we are actively seeking additional associations. Call us at 801-475-9821 or e-mail us at info@weberdavishabitat.org and we'll arrange to meet with you.

Want to be on a committee or the Board of Directors?
We are always on the lookout for individuals that share our values and are willing to give of themselves to better our community. Are you someone who has come to the realization that the gift is in the giving, and that the only way to realize the true joy in life is by helping those in need? If so, tell us your areas of interest by printing out, filling in and mailing this INTERESTS AND SKILLS SURVEY form. Come join us!

Interested in Applying for a Habitat Home?
Volunteers at Work

Habitat's goal is to partner with very-low-income families to help them build or renovate their own homes. Habitat homes are simple, basic, decent, and affordable. Much of the labor is donated by volunteers and the families themselves, so the cost to partner families of a Habitat home is generally much lower than comparable homes. Partner families buy their homes with interest-free loans provided by Habitat.

To find out more about applying for a Habitat home in Weber or Davis County see the APPLY FOR A HOME page.

Questions?: info@weberdavishabitat.org

Habitat does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, familial status, or because all or part of the applicant's income is derived from public assistance programs.

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of Weber and Davis Counties, Inc.

P.O. Box 1532         Layton, Utah 84041-6532         801.475.9821
2261 Adams Ave. (YCC building room 208B), Ogden, UT 84401