Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization.

We welcome all people to join us as we build simple, decent, affordable, houses in partnership with those in need of adequate shelter.

Since 1976, Habitat has built more than 100,000 houses in more than 60 countries, including some 30,000 houses across the United States. Habitat houses are purchased by the homeowner families. Three factors make Habitat houses affordable to low-income people worldwide:

Houses are sold at no profit, with no interest charged on the mortgage.

Homeowners and volunteers build the houses under trained supervision.

Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others provide financial support.Habitat for Humanity's work is organized at the local level by more than 1,900 affiliates worldwide. Affiliates coordinate house building and select partner families.

Homeowner families are chosen according to their need; their ability to repay the no-profit, no-interest mortgage; and their willingness to work in partnership with Habitat.

Habitat for Humanity does not discriminate according to race, religion or ethnic group.

SOME FACTS

A Habitat home typically has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, averages about 1050 square feet, and costs approximately $35,000 to build or renovate. They are modest and soundly constructed. Donated materials and volunteer labor help to keep costs to a minimum.

Our "partner" families make monthly mortgage payments averaging about $225, which covers the principal, real estate and insurance costs. Our no-interest mortgages are normally 20 years in length, further helping to keep payments low.

One nail at a time, Habitat for Humanity of East Central South Dakota is building homes for low-income families in need of decent affordable housing in our community. With the dedicated help of individual volunteers, corporations, churches, civic groups, and foundations throughout our area, one family at a time has a home.

BUILDING HOMES . . .

BUILDING NEIGHBORHOODS . . .

BUILDING COMMUNITIES . . .

BUILDING LIVES . . .