Help build a world where everyone has a decent place to call home. Help build a world where everyone has a decent place to call home. Founded in 1985 as one of the first Habitat affiliates chartered in North Carolina, Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley is an ecumenical, Christian-based organization dedicated to the premise that everyone should have a safe and affordable place to live. Our mission is: seeking to put God’s love into action, to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.