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Habitat for Humanity is an organization of people helping people. Through the efforts of volunteers, Habitat for Humanity builds housing that is sold on a non-profit, no-interest basis to families in need.
You can conveniently browse the pages of our site by clicking on the links in the left and right hand columns. The welcome mat always brings you back to this Home page. The window opens up to our mandate, Board of Directors and Committees. The lamp brings light to all your questions with articles, media releases, news letters, programs and answers to frequently asked questions. The key unlocks the many ways in which you can support us . The handshake is our thank you page to our Sponsors. The picture frame shows photographs of our latest build and archives to albums of our finished homes and community activities. The paintbrush allows you to show us your colours by email, regular mail or phone call. We always value your input. The lightbulb in the top right corner is a shortcut to the latest news flash. Below it is a direct link to the ReStore website. Further links in the right hand column will direct you to related pages or topics on the same page. This page shows the History link that allows you to jump directly to that topic. History Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller as a Christian organization helping families in need to be able to own a home. Habitat has build more than 150,000 homes in 69 countries around the world. A new home is dedicated every 26 minutes! Former US president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, involved since 1984, volunteer every year at the Jimmy Carter Work Project "blitz" build. In 1985 Habitat for Humanity Canada (HFHC) was founded and has dedicated more than 640 homes from coast to coast. There are 59 affiliates in all 10 provinces helping to eliminate poverty housing. Former Governor-General, The Right Honourable Ed Schreyer and his wife, Lily, are the patrons of Habitat Canada and volunteer at the annual Ed Schreyer Work Project "blitz" build. Currently there are 17 Campus Chapters and Associations. In addition there are 25 ReStores across Canada. In 1999 a dedicated group of people started a Steering Committee and founded the Kamloops Habitat affiliate (HFHK). The long term goal is to eliminate substandard housing; Our Mandate, describing Millard and Linda's dream, still applies today. "To provide affordable and adequate housing for God's people in need by mobilizing local communities, volunteers, and material and financial resources in wide-ranging, inclusive partnerships and to support, encourage, and empower those affiliates to build affordable homes in partnership with needy families". To top of page |
