Everything you don’t know about Habitat
International or Local?
Blue Water Habitat for Humanity is an independent, nonprofit organization; every donation made to our local affiliate stays in our community to serve the people of St Clair and Sanilac Counties. We are an affiliate of Habitat International and associated with Habitat Michigan.
The national and Michigan offices are resources. BW Habitat uses these national and state organizations for information, brand support, to identify sources for donation of building materials, and other opportunities. Our office and ReStore are in Port Huron.
No Free Houses
Habitat does not give away houses.
The Habitat program is a hand-up to a permanent housing solution for people who want to help themselves.
Habitat homeowners have sweat equity requirements and still purchase their new homes with a mortgage of no more than 30% of their gross income, a payment they can sustain.
Habitat assists homeowners with several different programs that prepare them for home ownership and help them afford home purchase.
Anyone Can Be Eligible
Habitat builds houses with anyone who meets our criteria – regardless of race, religion or any other difference.
Although Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian organization, without affiliation to any denomination, we believe that God’s love extends to everyone. There is no religious, cultural, racial or any other criteria that divide potential Habitat homeowners.
Our volunteers and homeowners come from the entire local community. We welcome and embrace partners and volunteers from any faith, as well as those who have no religious faith.
What About Jimmy Carter
For many years people have mistakenly thought Habitat for Humanity was former US President Jimmy Carter’s organization. In fact Habitat International was created in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller.
In 1984, former President Carter began working with habitat as a public example of the importance of community support through volunteerism. His notoriety as a former President has brought significant attention to Habitat’s mission. President and Mrs. Carter were tireless advocates, active fundraisers, and some of Habitat’s best hands-on construction volunteers.
In many ways, the Carters were no different than you, and the hundreds and thousands of volunteers who assist with Habitat projects every year. When we volunteer, we are all equal.
“I see life as both a gift and a responsibility. My responsibility is to use what God has given me to help his people in need.” — Millard Fuller
Offices and ReStore Address:
3524 Pine Grove Ave
Port Huron, MI 48060
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 610367
Port Huron, MI 48061
Office Phone:
(810) 985-9080
ReStore Phone:
(810) 364-6919
