Habitat for Humanity of Omaha

Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha is a grassroots organization that builds and renovates houses, forges community partnerships and breaks down barriers. Habitat Omaha partners with families that need safe and affordable places to raise their children. We eliminate vacant lots and abandoned homes in the blighted areas of North and South Omaha while improving the overall appearance of our community. We mobilize thousands of donors and volunteers every year in this mission, building a stronger, more socially conscious community. Soon-to-be Habitat Omaha homeowners have incomes that are 30 to 60 percent of median in the Omaha area. Before purchasing their home, families contribute sweat equity hours on the construction site and in homeownership workshops--single applicant families must complete 250 hours, double applicant families must complete 350 hours. They then purchase their homes through 25 or 30-year affordable mortgages. Through Habitat Omaha, more than 350 families have realized the dream of homeownership and are ending the cycle of poverty for their children.