As Sussex County Habitat for Humanity celebrates 34 years of building homes, communities and hope, I want to take a moment to reflect on the affiliate’s legacy and cast a bold vision for the future.
Since its founding in 1991, Sussex County Habitat has partnered with more than 200 families throughout the county to provide safe, decent and affordable housing. In June, the organization marked a major milestone with the dedication of its 200th affordable home.
We are where we are today because of the tens of thousands of volunteers who came out to help make each of these houses possible over the last 34 years. Every nail hammered, every wall raised, every dollar donated, none of it happens without the passion and commitment of this incredible community.
The housing crisis calls us to action. I look forward to partnering with local faith groups, municipalities, businesses, homebuilders, and state and local governments to help build the next 200 affordable homes in Sussex County.
With SCHFH’s homeownership program, home repairs and financial literacy coaching, I see the organization continuing to play a major role in the region’s mission to provide more affordable housing opportunities.
We hope our organization can serve as a catalyst for the creation of the thousands of affordable homes that are necessary for our society to truly thrive. Because everyone deserves a place to call home, not just today, but for generations to come.
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