Tithe program

The word “tithe” comes from the tradition in which people of certain faiths would donate ten percent of their income to their religious institution. Through Habitat’s tithe program, Habitat partners are encouraged to donate a tenth of what they raise in support of house building in another country, encouraging all programs to participate in the international effort to eliminate global poverty by sending a portion of what is raised in their home country elsewhere.

In times of financial crisis, the tithe program holds us together in firm, mutual, and often long-term support.

Churches can also reserve a tenth of their regularly received donations to support Habitat projects. Visit the church relations pages for more information about how your church can partner with Habitat projects.

For more information about tithing to Latin America and the Caribbean, please contact Eugenia Salazar.

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