Habitat "homeowner partners" work side-by-side with local volunteers to complete 400 hours of "sweat-equity" before moving into their new homes. After moving in, the homeowners begin payments on his/her mortgage and taxes with a no-interest loan from Orleans Habitat for Humanity, Inc. The mortgage money is then used to build more Habitat homes.

We intend to build a new home at least every two years in our effort to continue Habitat for Humanity International's intention to "eradicate substandard housing throughout the world." We know of no other organization directly addressing that need.

We are a religious-based, non-denominational non-profit organization and the only non-governmental group, with representation throughout Orleans County. We have no paid staff. Our success in building homes for people who could not otherwise afford them is due to the cooperation of numerous individuals, businesses, and churches supporting us through donations of time, money, and other resources.

There are many ways you can donate to Orleans Habitat for Humanity. We are always in need of volunteer staff, building supplies, financial donations, and other donations of time and/or money. Please visit our donations page for more information, or contact us today for more information.