Organization: Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc
Mission: Help economically disadvantaged people obtain a home by providing zero-interest mortgages. The organization seeks community involvement of volunteers that help in the construction of low cost housing. The organization is an affiliate of HFHI located in Americus, Georgia.
Activities: Houston Habitat builds homes in the Houston metropolitan area utilizing volunteer labor, donated materials and contributed funds. The homes are then sold to pre-qualified, very low-income, low-income or moderate-income persons. Homebuyers are selected based on need, ability to repay the Houston Habitat mortgage, and willingness to partner. During 2019, Houston Habitat built and sold -- new homes to low income persons thus providing a decent home for economically disadvantaged individuals.
Houston Habitat repairs homes damaged by Hurricane Harvey for low-income homeowners through our Disaster Home Repair Program. Houston Habitat helps by providing the repairs necessary to make homes safe, sanitary and secure, including mold testing and remediation. The Disaster Home Repair Program is accomplished through partnerships with various agencies, corporations, foundations and individuals.
Houston Habitat also operates 2 ReStores, home improvement outlets that are open to the public. The ReStores accept donations from individuals, corporations and retail stores in the area and purchases some material for resale.
NTEE category: Housing & Shelter
Secondary category: Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief