In the United States 18% of households earn wages at poverty level or below. 24% are struggling to make ends meet, falling between poverty wages and the basic cost of living. In Whatcom County, 42% earn less then the basic cost of living. Over 82,000 County residents cannot afford adequate shelter.
Affordable home ownership has the power to lift families out of poverty and into self-reliance where they can grow their futures with stability. At Habitat we don’t aim for glamorous. We aim for longevity, both in livability and affordability. We build safe, healthy, energy-efficient homes that families can easily maintain over time. Since 1988 we’ve completed 46 ground-up builds, 6 repair projects, and housed over 150 people.