We help families build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
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“Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Oconee Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.”
ABOUT OCONEE COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MOTIVATED PEOPLE TO BUILD DECENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING. HOMES ARE SOLD TO FAMILIES IN NEED AT NO PROFIT AND WITH NO INTEREST.
The mission of Oconee County Habitat for Humanity and its 200 volunteer members is to eliminate poverty housing in Oconee County by giving families an opportunity to improve their standard of living by acquiring a home of their own.
Our objective is to provide 4-5 homes a year to meet the increased need for decent affordable housing in Oconee County. To date, OCHFH has provided more than 100 families with such housing. We are in constant need of volunteers - skilled and unskilled. We are in search of construction supervisors, plumbers, and electricians. Construction crews work a 4-hour shift Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The average monthly payment for a Habitat family is $550, including property taxes and homeowner's insurance. They also invest hundreds of hours of their own time - sweat equity - into building their houses and the houses of others. Homeownership provides each Habitat family the opportunity to build equity in their home. The revenue from mortgages paid by Habitat homeowners is placed in a revolving fund that supports the construction of more homes.