Habitat

Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. Since 1987, Charlotte County Habitat has helped over 300 Charlotte County families achieve the dream of homeownership and this year we plan to help an additional 25. Our homeowner program success rate is 96%, and we continue to reinvest 91 cents of every donated dollar into our programs. Charlotte County Habitat homes are sold at an affordable price to qualified applicants who meet our program criteria, who have been selected by a Selection Committee and who have been approved by our Board of Directors. Our applicants must have a need for affordable housing, must have the ability to pay their mortgage and must have a willingness to partner with Charlotte County Habitat. Charlotte County Habitat raises our funds locally by partnering with individuals, businesses, and churches and is not supported financially by Habitat for Humanity International. Our affiliate operates three resale stores, one in Punta Gorda, one in Port Charlotte and one in Englewood. These stores generate revenue which helps purchase materials needed to build homes for families in Charlotte County.