Myths and Facts About Habitat for Humanity

Myth: Habitat for Humanity gives houses away to poor people.
Fact:  HfHGP offers homeownership opportunities to families who are unable to obtain conventional house financing. In addition to contributing 300 hours of "sweat equity" on the construction of their home or someone else's home, the homeowner is responsible for a mortgage - interest free. Because Habitat houses are built using donations of land, materal and labor, mortgage payments are kept affordable - the house is sold for what it cost to build it...