# Habitat for Humanity **Summary.** Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization founded in 1976. It builds and repairs homes in partnership with families in need, drawing volunteers from many Christian traditions and beyond. ## Substance The organization began in Americus, Georgia, and grew into an international network with local affiliates. Its model pairs volunteer labor and donations with the participation of the families who will live in the homes, often described as "sweat equity." Habitat is Christian in origin and self-description but ecumenical in practice, welcoming volunteers and partners across denominations and faiths. Its work centers on housing as a practical expression of service. This page states well-established facts: that Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization founded in 1976. It does not assess the organization's programs or governance, which fall outside this reference stub's scope. ## Why it matters in this wiki The wiki tracks how faith communities put belief into practice, including service and social concern. Habitat is a widely recognized example of applied, ecumenical Christian service that complements the wiki's interest in social teaching.