Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County helps Habitat for Humanity achieve No. 8 on the ‘Builder 100’ list

Ranking marks the first time Habitat is in the top 10

 

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County helped Habitat for Humanity achieve the rank of No. 8 on the Builder 100 list, marking the first time the nonprofit has been among the top 10 biggest builders in the United States. The list also shows Habitat, with 5,294 closings last year, moved up three spots in 2009 from its 2008 ranking of No. 11.

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County built two homes in 2009 and is currently building its 31^st and 32^nd homes in Bayfield.  Thanks to generous local support, these houses will be completed at the end of this summer. 

In 2009, Habitat affiliates repaired 710 homes nationwide, up from 621 homes in 2008. Around the world, Habitat for Humanity helped 61,005 low-income families by building 23,657 new houses and rehabilitating or repairing 37,348 houses.

Builder magazine’s annual Builder 100 List compiles data provided by the nation’s builders, including their closings.

“Habitat for Humanity affiliates have been working in more than 1,500 communities in the U.S. to ensure that more than 5,200 families had a new or renovated affordable home to live in last year,” said Mark Andrews, senior director of U.S. Operations for Habitat for Humanity International. “We could not have accomplished this work without the sustained support of local leaders, volunteers and donors.”

 

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County

Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County (HFHLPC) is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International with a mission to provide low income families the opportunity to purchase an affordable home. We were established in 1994 when a small group of citizens created a wave of community support through a brief presentation about the incredible need for affordable housing in our area. Our first home was completed in 1997 and since that time we have built a total of 30 houses, providing stable, secure homes for 74 individuals, including 39 children and 35 adults. These families are now able to live in a home knowing their zero percent mortgage is affordable and will never increase, providing them with the opportunity to improve their overall financial situation and begin to break the cycle of poverty that has kept them struggling for many years.

 

About Habitat for Humanity International

Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 350,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.75 million people. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, visit www.habitat.org.