Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit organization that works to build simple, decent homes for hardworking, disadvantaged families in the Lehigh Valley. We are an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) a global organization that has provided housing for more than 2 million people in communities in America and around the world. Founded in 1989, Habitat Lehigh Valley brings together people from all walks of life to help others. We work by partnering with local businesses, individuals and faith-based groups to build and renovate housing for families in need in our community. Our objective is to provide our families with decent homes in safe neighborhoods. Additionally, our families help to revitalize neighborhoods and increase the local tax base. The Habitat mission is to offer families in need a hand up,not a hand out, and to walk alongside them as they realize the dream of home ownership. Each of our partner families contributes 250 hours of sweat equity to help build their home and the homes of their neighbors. Once in residence, they make monthly mortgage payments. The Habitat Home Ownership program provides deserving families and children with a stable home and a safe neighborhood in which to grow and thrive.