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Mission and History

Habitat’s Vision: A world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat’s Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

History:
  • 1942

    Koinonia Farm (the idea that would one day become Habitat) outside of Americus, Georgia was founded by Clarence Jordan.

  • 1968

    Fund for Humanity and the concept of partnership housing are created.

  • 1973

    Millard & Linda Fuller take these ideas to Africa.

  • 1976

    Habitat for Humanity is formed.

  • 1984

    Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter join Habitat's efforts.

  • 1988

    Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity was started.

  • 1993

    Wood County Chapter built its first three homes in Bloomdale, Ohio.

  • 2000

    Habitat for Humanity of Wood County became incorporated.

  • 2022

    The 50th home in Wood County is built.

 

Non-Proselytizing Policy:

We adhere to Habitat for Humanity International policy that we will not proselytize, nor work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat for Humanity. This means that Habitat for Humanity will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must (i) adhere to or convert to a particular faith or (ii) listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

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