every family
deserves a safe and affordable home.
Under Construction: the Chronicles of our Ongoing Projects
It has been a few months since we shared the exciting updates on construction progress at Beaches Habitat for Humanity. For those unfamiliar with Beaches ...
CEO Build 2023
What is CEO Build? CEO Build is a unique opportunity to demonstrate to your team and the community that you are committed to supporting a ...
Women Build 2023
Women Build is a unique opportunity for women to join together to help a local family build their dream of homeownership. Build together, grow together, ...
Volunteer Spotlight: John
Meet John Yester, the "Everyday" Volunteer On July 12, a new name appeared on our volunteer registration. The name belonged to John Yester, a new ...
Thank you, AmeriCorps Member: Parker
Beaches Habitat is closing the chapter on our 2020-2021 AmeriCorps Program Year. We're sad to say goodbye to the first member leaving - Construction Crew ...
Join AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that take different approaches to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. More than 75,000 Americans across the ...
What it Takes to Build a Home with Habitat
Since 1991, local families have partnered with Beaches Habitat for Humanity to build or repair an affordable place to call home. In the last 30 ...
Volunteer Spotlight: Haley Yackee
Beaches Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) is a group of motivated individuals committed to making a difference in their community by supporting Habitat's mission. HYP helps ...
Making a Difference with Lowe’s
Thanks to a grant from Lowe's, Beaches Habitat for Humanity will be painting the town this fall. The $22,500 grant is designated for Home Preservation ...
How does Habitat work?
Apply for the program
Future homeowners who live or work in our service area are selected based on 3 basic criteria:
1. a need for affordable housing,
2. the ability to repay an affordable mortgage, and
3. a willingness to partner with Habitat.
Complete Sweat Equity
Once approved, future homeowners are required to complete "sweat equity" hours. These hours include volunteering on the construction site to build their home and the homes of others and attending workshops to help prepare them for homeownership.
Become Homeowners
Construction is completed thanks to the support of donors, volunteers and sponsors. Homeowners make a down payment and begin making payments towards their affordable home.