Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical housing organization dedicated to elimating sub-standard housing worldwide and making it possible for low-income families to live in simple, decent homes.

Millard Fuller and his wife, Linda, founded Habitat for Humanity International in 1976. The organization now consists of over 2,100 affiliates worldwide, representing 92 countries and all 50 states. Habitat has officially constructed over 200,000 homes and housed over 1 million people by building and rehabilitating simple, decent homes with the help of volunteer labor, monetary, and in-kind donations. Habitat homes are sold to partner families at no profit and financed via affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are cycled back into Habitat. Learn more about Habitat International's philosophies and projects at Habitat International.

Cornell Habitat is a student-led, student-run organization that prides itself on accomplishing the four functions of a Habitat campus chapter: To build, fundraise, educate, and advocate. Each and every weekend we are building and rehabilitating houses in partnership with local Habitat affiliates and homeowners. We host a variety of events in order to educate the Cornell community about affordable housing issues and the work of Habitat for Humanity, and we also advocate the need for change to the current situation of sub-standard housing in Ithaca and beyond. Lastly, many fundraisers takes place throughout the year in order to help us support the work of Habitat.