Habitat for Humanity homes are built for and sold to low-income families who are in need decent housing.

It is a non-profit organization and the home is financed with affordable, no-interest mortgages.

Needy and affluent people work together to build the home, usually in a matter of days.

Habitat for Humanity has built more than 100,000 homes across the country sheltering more than 500,000 people.

Habitat is supported by tax-deductible donations of money and materials and staffed almost exclusively by volunteers.