Giving Families a "Hand Up"
Habitat for Humanity changes lives. We change lives by creating decent, affordable housing in partnership with area residents and organizations. We change lives by providing volunteers with the opportunity to enrich their lives while making a real difference in their community. Above all, we change lives by fighting poverty housing and helping families reach their dreams of homeownership, right here in Steuben County.
Find out how we can change your life. Whether you are a prospective homeowner, a volunteer, a donor, or a community partner, this web site can help you learn more about Habitat for Humanity International and our local affiliate. We look forward to working with you.
Application for Housing
You may qualify for a Habitat for Humanity house. Simply download the application for housing form (pdf), fill out the application as completely and accurately as possible and contact us to finish the application process.. All information you include on this application will be kept confidential.
ReStore is Open for Business
Southeastern Steuben County Habitat for Humanity is delighted to announce the opening of its new ReStore. The Habitat ReStore is a retail outlet where quality used and surplus building materials and household furnishings are sold for a fraction of their original retail value. Now, all that stuff you haven’t known what to do with can go to a new home the Habitat ReStore! Find out more.
Recent Events
"Finishing Touches" and Dedication Ceremony of the
388 E. Second Street House to the Partner Family
Check out the images in the photo gallery.
Mission
As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an ecumenical non-profit Christian housing ministry, the Southeastern Steuben County Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with them in seeking to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness – both here in our local area, and worldwide through collaborative projects and shared financial support. We invite people of all backgrounds, races, religions, and ethnic groups to join us in our mission to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
