Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity

Homeownership program: families in need of a decent place to live build safe and affordable homes in partnership with us. Habitat houses are modestly sized. They are large enough for the homeowner family's needs, but small enough to keep construction and maintenance costs affordable. By using the labor of volunteers, prospective homeowners, and dedicated subcontractors, employing efficient building methods, keeping house sizes modest, using donated construction materials and appliances, and issuing no-profit loans, Habitat makes its houses affordable for low-income families to purchase. Affordable homeownership helps create the conditions that free families from instability, stress and free and encourage self-reliance and confidence. Studies show that strong and stable households are foundational to child development and growth. When a home fosters - instead of hinders - health and safety, families can flourish. Owning an affordable home also allows homeowners to life up their entire family by saving for their future and investing in educational opportunities, bolstering job opportunities and long-term career growth. During fiscal year 2024, Habitat completed the construction of 26 homes for homeowners and their families and were in the process of another 8.

The restore is a discount home improvement center that sells new and used home improvement items to the public and funds are used to provide affordable housing solutions. In addition, the restore furthers the Habitat mission by allowing families who do not have the funds toafford typical rehab opportunities to be able to fix up their own homes and has an environmental component by keeping items that would typically end up in a landfill in use. Our partner families are required to serve in the restore to learn valuable skills about customer service and home repair.

Critical repair program: our critical repair program is an outreach initiative that seeks to provide a wide range of opportunities for low-to-moderate-income homeowners, including veterans and seniors, who are struggling to maintain their homes because of age, disability or family circumstances. We partner with families to help them reclaim their homes with pride and dignity. The program allows families to stay in their home and avoid the uncertainty, trauma and expense of moving. Projects consist of interior and/or exterior repairs intended to alleviate critical health, life and safety issues or code violations. Volunteer teams work along with subcontractors under the direction of Habitat's team members to complete the repairs. In the fiscal year 2024, we served 259 homeowners and their families.

Rental: Habitat provides affordable rental housing units to families.