Habitat For Humanity has been providing answers to affordable housing within our local community for years.

A number of Innisfil families have found help to get established in their own home through Habitat For Humanity. 

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But, did you know?

This organization grew out of the values and virtues of the Christian faith, where the faith of the founders was lived out answering humanitarian needs, applying the message of Jesus Christ in very practical ways. 

 

Here’s the story:

 

The idea that would ultimately grow into Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live began on farm outside Americus, Georgia.

Coming from humble beginnings in Alabama, Millard Fuller became a self-made millionaire at age 29. Looking for something more, he and his wife, Linda, sold their possessions and began searching for a new focus for their lives. This search led them and their children to Koinonia Farm, a Christian community located near Americus, Georgia, where people were looking for practical ways to apply Christ’s teachings.

With Koinonia founder Clarence Jordan, the Fullers initiated several partnership enterprises, including a ministry in housing. They built modest houses on a no-profit, no-interest basis. Future homeowners invested their own labor into the building of their home and the houses of other families. This reduced the cost of the house and fostered the development of positive relationships and community.

 

You can discover more about Habitat For Humanity at the following web site: “habitat.org” .

You can be part of the next build in Innisfil to provide affordable housing for a local family.

 

See  Habitat co-founders: The Fullers

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