Washington County Habitat for Humanity

Overview

Washington County Habitat for Humanity is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to providing simple, decent, and affordable housing to low-income families in Washington County. It is part of the broader Habitat for Humanity network, which operates in all 50 states and more than 70 countries worldwide.

Mission and Principles

The organization's mission aligns with Habitat for Humanity's broader vision of a world where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live. It aims to put faith into action by bringing people together to build homes and communities. Key principles include:

• Demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ
• Focus on shelter
• Advocating for affordable housing
• Promoting dignity and hope
• Supporting sustainable and transformational development

History

Established in 1993, Washington County Habitat for Humanity has been serving local families through new construction, renovating existing homes, and home repair projects. The organization relies on donations from individuals and businesses within the community to support its projects.

Programs

Homeownership Program

The homeownership program is based on a partnership between Habitat and potential homeowners. Families

[1] https://habitat-wc.org/about [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_for_Humanity [3] https://www.habitat.org/md/hagerstown/habitat-humanity-washington-county [4] https://www.habitat.org [5] https://www.habitat.org/pa/washington/washington-county-hfh