Habitat for Humanity Builds Faith

Churches are Habitat for Humanity's natural partners. As a faith-based ministry, Habitat offers churches and congregations an unparalleled opportunity to put their faith into action by loving--and helping--their neighbors. Though churches work with Habitat for Humanity throughout the year, the annual Building on Faith week serves as a highlight of church involvement. In FY04, nearly 1,700 congregations in 16 countries partnered to help families in need during Building on Faith. While Habitat for Humanity proudly proclaims its Christian roots and beliefs, the organization welcomes people of all religions to help with the vital work of housing. Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim supporters have all worked with Habitat--as have people who espouse no particular religion. Just as Jesus Christ welcomed all people to him, Habitat for Humanity seeks to welcome all people into its worldwide work of building houses and hope.