Sumter Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

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

Serving as a vessel of hope to those with low to moderate income in Sumter since 1987, Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Sumter, S.C., a tax-exempt. 501(C)(3) organization is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We are an independent, local non-profit organization that furthers the Habitat for Humanity mission. We coordinate all facets of fundraising and home building in our service area.

With financial backing and volunteer assistance from partnering churches, organizations, businesses, and individuals from the local community, Sumter Habitat for Humanity is proud to have constructed 130 single-family homes since 1987.

We use three criteria to select families to partner with in our homeownership program:
1. The need for safe, decent, and affordable housing.
2. The ability to pay an affordable mortgage.
3. The willingness to partner with our ministry in building their own house and the houses of their future neighbors.

We currently build 1 - 2 new homes yearly with future homeowner families and community partners. In five years, we aim to work on two new homes and multiple ramp projects yearly to allow us to serve more Sumter families in need of affordable housing.

Testimonials

"Owning a house and being able to pass it down to my children shows them that the vision of owning a home is in their reach. Working consistently to complete my sweat equity hours has been the biggest blessing throughout the construction of my home because I've learned to appreciate all the hard work and planning that goes into building a home. Witnessing first-hand all the connections that have to be made to create a home has taught me the true meaning of community" - Jonathan Wilson