We are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources that help families improve their shelter conditions
Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action. All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people.
Donating will not only help us get us to get the ReStore up and running again but also ensure that the families waiting for the homes we are working on do not experience a delay in being able to move into their homes.
The fire started last night in our donation center and engulfed the entire donation center within a very short period. That half of the building is destroyed with the remaining structure left extremely unstable. The rest of the building was saved with only minor smoke damage…
Thank you to all our dedicated volunteers who took part in our Volunteer appreciation picnic at the end of April! You are all the backbone of our organization and the work that we do!
This past Friday we had the plesure of hosting Women from the Gurrila Glass division of Corning Inc
Linda and Malcolm Campbell live in a small cape cod 2-story home in Hornell. Malcolm is a disabled Veteran who served in the Army. They were in need of a furnace and a new bathroom.
At our latest home dedication last Tuesday, our community outreach director, Joy Overacker, outlined the three criteria we use when evaluating potential Habitat home owners…
