InfoPEIHOME / SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS / COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS / Habitat for Humanity , Prince Edward IIsland Habitat for Humanity is an independent, non-profit Christian housing program dedicated to the elimination of poverty housing by building homes in partnership with families in need. Homeowners contribute hundreds of hours of "sweaty equity" to the construction of their homes and then repay a long-term, no- interest mortgage. Mortgage cost are kept low by the use of volunteer labour and the generous donations of funds and building supplies. 100% of mortgage payments goes into building other homes in the same community. OUR MISSION:
The Campus Chapters program offers youth a chance to participate in Habitat's goal of eliminating poverty housing by working with local and worldwide affiliates, raising funds, educating their peers and building homes. Participation provides youth a chance to build partnerships with people sharing a common goal, to gain a greater awareness of the problems of homelessness and substandard housing, and to deepen their commitment to social action. At this time not available on PEI. If anyone interested please call. Habitat for Humanity Jamaica Habitat for Humanity Canada's sister project is Habitat for Humanity Jamaica. Each year, free will donations raised by Canadian affiliates goes to building homes in Jamaica. Each year Canadian volunteers travel to Jamaica to assist in house building.
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