Habitat 101

Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc., an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1990. Under the direction of a volunteer Board of Directors, Hattiesburg Area Habitat works in partnership with low-income families to build simple, decent, and affordable housing in the Hattiesburg area.

Our Mission: Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization committed to assisting families in need by providing the life-changing opportunity of having simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with a team of enthusiastic volunteers and staff guided by Christian values.

Our Vision: The elimination of substandard living conditions in the Hattiesburg area.

Our values and principles:

Hattiesburg Area Habitat for Humanity plays an active role in the development and construction of affordable housing units. We collaborate with many other housing providers and community-based agencies. Nevertheless, our core programs are distinct from many of the other agencies:

• Working hand-in-hand with people in need produces a sense of empowerment and accomplishment. This provides an environment for positive life changes.
• We believe homeownership produces more responsible and active citizens, which improves communities and cities.
• When people act in response to human need, giving without seeking profit or interest, we believe the effects are multiplied by God. The miraculous happens when we step out in faith.
• We do not charge interest or make a profit on Habitat homes.
• We believe in bridging theological differences, using the hammer as an instrument to manifest God’s love.
• We acknowledge the community building power of partnering with donors, volunteers, faith-based communities, businesses, organizations and homeowner families.
• We believe in the importance of our volunteer ministry. Our goal is for each of these volunteers to come to a deeper understanding of the need for affordable housing and the situations faced by Hattiesburg Area\'s low-income families