Habitat for Humanity
Since 1990, Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles has built houses in neighborhoods all across Los Angeles County. Shelter is a basic human need, and the goal of Habitat is to eliminate poverty housing and make decent, affordable homes a reality for low-income, working families. In Los Angeles, Habitat is one of the few – if not the only – affordable home ownership program that serves families earning 30-80% of the median family income. Working with volunteers, families, corporations, congregations, and donors, Habitat offers a hand up, not a handout. Habitat homeowners are required to invest 500 hours of “sweat equity” to help build their home, and they must each qualify for a no-interest mortgage. Habitat for Humanity transforms lives and strengthens com¬munities in its commitment to developing tangible solutions to the affordable housing crisis.