How your House of Worship Can Be Involved

Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian ministry that works to eliminate substandard housing by building affordable housing in partnership with and for those in need. An important goal for our Unity House project is to put faith into action by bringing together different faith communities to participate in the funding and building of a Habitat House. In addition to funding and building there are other ways churches can participate in the Habitat ministry.   Here are some other reasons why Habitat for Humanity is a good choice fro partnership with your congregation:

• HFHBC is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry open to all.

• HFHBC is a non-profit, New Jersey Corporation and an authorized affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.

• HFHBC is self-supporting through tax deductible donations and grants. We contribute 10% of non-designated contributions to Habitat for Humanity International to support our international mission. HFHBC does not receive any financial support from Habitat for Humanity, International.

• HFHBC builds safe, simple, affordable housing in partnership with families in need.

• Families are accepted into the program based on financial need, their willingness to partner by investing 500 hours of sweat equity in home construction and other activities, and their ability to pay approximately $600- $800 per month for a mortgage, property taxes and home insurance.
  

 Ways To Participate:

• Support the Unity House Project To date, we have raised over $22,000 to fund the construction of Unity House 3.  

• Provide Volunteers Volunteers can work at the work site, help with family selection and other committees or provide food and snacks for volunteers working at our construction site.

• Partner with us! - to hold a fundraising event, to build a new home or rehab an existing. We can provide the materials, logistical planning, and construction expertise while your congregation provides the volunteers and the property!

• Refer members of your congregation to serve on our Board of Directors.
  

The Benefits of Involving Your Congregation:

• Habitat for Humanity can help people see God outside the four walls of the church.

• A Habitat project can be just the spark that gets people in your church excited about working in Christian community and help to strengthen congregations. 

• Building together allows people to put their faith into action.   Habitat becomes a living expression of Christian concern. 

• Together, we can change not only a family, but an entire community!

Your church, synagogue, mosque, or other house of worship  has the people, strength, reputation, and interest in community affairs necessary for effective leadership. We need your participation and gifts of time, money, and talent. Individuals can experience spiritual growth through their service to others.   Inherent in our faith is the call to serve the poor and to serve others as a witness to the God and Father of all.   We have been blessed and want to thank all of you who supported Unity Houses I & II.   We need your continued support and are seeking additional members to help launch more Unity House projects. For more information, contact us.