Founded in 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Durham partners with those who share our ideals of love, respect, compassion and justice for all. #durhamhabitat Founded in 1985, Durham Habitat partners with those who share our ideals of love, respect, compassion Habitat for Humanity of Durham is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity of Durham is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing in Durham through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to 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 for all.