We envision a world where everyone has a decent, safe, and affordable place to live.
In these challenging times, we are learning more and more about the changing functions of the home. It has become the office, classroom, gym, church and even the doctor’s office. These times have also shown us that the home is more than shelter, it has countless characteristics, including being a “pu‘u honua” or sanctuary - a place of refuge. The home is the place where we can be safe and healthy; it’s our foundation for healing. In a sense, the home has become a remedy to help cure many of life’s ailments. The “Safer at Home” and “Shelter in Place” slogans have made a safe, decent affordable home more important than ever.
Unfortunately, the “cost of home” has become something many cannot afford. More than 1 in 5 families on the Big Island pay more than half (50%) of their income on housing. The need for affordable housing has never been greater. In its five-year consolidated plan, the County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development estimates the need for 13,300 new homes by 2025.
Habitat affordable homeownership transforms lives. Our goal for 2021, is to provide the opportunity for 20 families to build their own home. It will create generational and life-changing impact on families and communities, from providing a source of wealth and asset-building to influencing health and educational outcomes. Homeownership is also a major contributing factor to positive community development and engagement.
Together we can build safe, decent, affordable homes for our island ohana. We simply cannot do it without you! We invite you to partner in this transformational special year-end campaign by donating a one-time or a monthly sustaining gift, whatever you can comfortably afford. Together we can invest in 20 families on the Big Island to build homes, community, and hope for the future.
You CAN make a difference and help us build more affordable homes!
Unfortunately, the “cost of home” has become something many cannot afford. More than 1 in 5 families on the Big Island pay more than half (50%) of their income on housing. The need for affordable housing has never been greater. In its five-year consolidated plan, the County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development estimates the need for 13,300 new homes by 2025.
Habitat affordable homeownership transforms lives. Our goal for 2021, is to provide the opportunity for 20 families to build their own home. It will create generational and life-changing impact on families and communities, from providing a source of wealth and asset-building to influencing health and educational outcomes. Homeownership is also a major contributing factor to positive community development and engagement.
Together we can build safe, decent, affordable homes for our island ohana. We simply cannot do it without you! We invite you to partner in this transformational special year-end campaign by donating a one-time or a monthly sustaining gift, whatever you can comfortably afford. Together we can invest in 20 families on the Big Island to build homes, community, and hope for the future.
You CAN make a difference and help us build more affordable homes!
