HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUFFALO

BUFFALO, New York, 14220-1438 United States

Mission Statement

To bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

About This Cause

Habitat for Humanity Buffalo makes homeownership possible for local families. Since 1985, we have assisted 308 families in achieving their dream of homeownership. Families in Habitat Buffalo’s homebuyer program are able to purchase a decent, safe, affordable home. This is attainable for low-income families because Habitat Buffalo subsidizes the cost of the house through grants, donations, and volunteer labor. The homebuyer repays an interest-free, 30-year mortgage, which supports the Fund for Humanity, a revolving account used to build additional homes We give a hand up, not a hand out. Working closely with families in our homebuyer program, we help to prepare them for the challenges that go along with owning a house. Families are required to complete 500 hours of “sweat equity”, a term used to describe the work completed by future homeowners towards the construction and purchase of their homes. Families help to build their house, and must also attend budgeting and first-time homebuyer classes.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUFFALO
1675 S Park Ave
BUFFALO, New York 14220-1438
United States
Phone 716 204-0740
Unique Identifier 222746890