What Kind of Charity Is Habitat for Humanity?
Habitat is a hand up, not a handout. We give low-income families the opportunity to improve their own lives. Homeowners have to work hard to build their homes and pay back their own mortgages. It’s affordable for low-income families because there is no-interest or no-profit in the building of the homes. In that sense, Habitat is a self-help opportunity, not a charity. Return to FAQ Index.
