Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity of Dane County is part of a worldwide network of similar organizations throughout the United States and the world, under the umbrella of Habitat for Humanity International.

HFHI is an ecumenical Christian housing developer founded in 1976 by Millard & Linda Fuller. Habitat seeks to eliminate poverty housing from the world and make adequate shelter a matter of conscience and action. People of all faiths and socio-economic status work together in building simple, decent homes and a strong sense of community.

HFHI operates in more than 1,500 US locations and in 63 countries worldwide. Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1 million people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter.

US Habitat Affiliates have designated funds to help other affiliates build houses. These designations are called a "tithe."

House for a House Program
Your HFHDC donation can be designated for homes in other countries or outside Dane County. Since we began, our Dane County affiliate has contributed more than $500,000 to build homes throughout the world. This year, an additional $40,000 has been budgeted for building homes internationally and in areas of need in the United States.

Contributions to HFHDC have helped build homes in: Gulf Coast, USA, Southeast Asia, Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, Honduras, Puerto Rico, Liberia and Vietnam. To learn more about donating internationally, e-mail Habitat's Peggy Halloran or call at 255-1549.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Roslynn, are Habitat International’s most visible volunteers. They demonstrate their commitment to Habitat by working at a major international building project each year and serving as active Habitat International Board members.