Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie would like you to know a little about us!
Habitat for Humanity is an independent, non-profit housing program dedicated to building affordable homes in partnership with families. Homeowners contribute “sweat equity” volunteer hours and then repay a long term, interest free mortgage.
Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area relies on volunteer efforts to carry out our mission, from our board, to committees, to the Build and the ReStore. Habitat for Humanity Sault Ste. Marie & Area welcomes any individuals or groups that are interested in volunteering time, either with a build, special events organization or the ReStore.
We need people with all kinds of skills. We have volunteer opportunities for anyone who is genuinely interested in the affordable housing crisis facing families in Sault Ste. Marie.
Some of the exciting volunteer opportunities within Habitat’s committees are listed here, and we welcome any willing hands and minds.
Habitat For Humanity Canada
Millard and Linda Fuller founded the Habitat for Humanity movement in 1976 in Americus, Georgia. Built on the idea of partnership housing, Habitat for Humanity volunteers gave a hand up to those in need by working side by side with them to build safe, decent and affordable houses.
In 1985, the movement spread to Canada with the first Canadian build in Winkler, Manitoba. Two years later, Winnipeg became home to the first Canadian affiliate. Habitat for Humanity in Canada has since grown to 72 affiliates in 10 provinces and two territories and has successfully provided almost 2,000 families with safe, decent and affordable housing.
Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 500,000 houses worldwide – providing shelter for more than 2 million people. Over the past 25 years, Habitat for Humanity Canada (HFHC) has logged more than 10 million volunteer hours, contributing to the successful completion of almost 1,800 homes for low-income Canadian families. Internationally, HFHC has also helped build over 1,100 homes.
Mission
To mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.
Vision
A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
Values
Housing for All – Access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a basic human right that should be available to everyone.
Human Dignity – We believe in the worth and dignity of every human being. We respect the people we serve and those who help us in this effort. People are our greatest resource.
Partnership – We can best achieve our mission through meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships with others.
Faith in Action – Building on our Christian foundation, we serve and work with people of all faiths and beliefs in a spirit of justice and compassion. Faith is lived through action.
Diversity and Inclusiveness – There is a role for everyone committed to our vision, mission and values. We seek to enrich our organization through diversity.
Housing for All – Access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a basic human right that should be available to everyone.
Human Dignity – We believe in the worth and dignity of every human being. We respect the people we serve and those who help us in this effort. People are our greatest resource.
Partnership – We can best achieve our mission through meaningful and mutually beneficial partnerships with others.
Faith in Action – Building on our Christian foundation, we serve and work with people of all faiths and beliefs in a spirit of justice and compassion. Faith is lived through action.
Diversity and Inclusiveness – There is a role for everyone committed to our vision, mission and values. We seek to enrich our organization through diversity.
