Habitat Cabarrus Helping Low-income Families find New Hope in the American Dream

Many low-income families in Cabarrus County have found new hope in the American Dream of homeownership thanks to Habitat Cabarrus, a faith-based, non-profit organization of volunteers, dedicated to eliminating substandard housing.  

Habitat is based on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent and affordable place to live.  Since 1989,  Habitat Cabarrus has built more than 100 affordable homes. 

Habitat for Humanity® homes are not “given away.”  Families in need of adequate shelter and who qualify for the program work side-by-side with volunteers to build simple, decent homes, they would otherwise not be able to afford.  

Habitat homes are sold to homeowners with a 20 year-old mortgage at zero interest.  Habitat home buyers must also donate 500 hours of “sweat equity” of their own time and be able to afford monthly mortgage payments.  The program offers a “hand up,” not a hand out. 

Habitat homeowners pay around $450 per month for a three-bedroom home, much less than they would pay on rent for a comparable property.

Habitat Cabarrus’ goal is to work efficiently and build sustainable, energy-efficient and healthy housing, whenever possible.  ”Recycle and Reuse” is their philosophy and homes are built to meet Advanced Energy guidelines, ensuring lower utility bills for homeowners and reduced negative impact on the environment.  

Since 1980, Advanced Energy, located in Raleigh, NC has been developing innovative programs and conducting cutting-edge research to deliver practical, sustainable solutions for the energy-using public.  

People Helping People Build Better Lives

Habitat Cabarrus is strictly non-profit and relies on volunteers to work alongside their Partner Families on the construction of homes and other areas of their organization.  

They invite volunteers and donors from all faiths and walks of life to come together and help eliminate substandard and poverty housing in Cabarrus County.  If you would like information on how you can become a donor or volunteer, please visit the Habitat Cabarrus website.