This committee coordinates volunteers for work on building houses for low income families in the Amherst community. The Sweet Briar chapter is affiliated with Habitat for Humanity International , a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. Habitat brings families and communities in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing. Houses are sold with no profit made.
Homeowners contribute sweat equity and house payments are recycled to build additional homes.
Habitat is a Christian organization and welcomes volunteers from all faiths who are committed to Habitat's goal of eliminating poverty housing. Homeowners and volunteers build the houses under trained supervision. Individuals, corporations, faith groups and others provide financial support. This page maintained by Sweet Briar College Public Relations.