Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization founded in Pierce County in 1985 dedicated to providing affordable homeownership opportunities to families in need and eliminating substandard housing in our community. Since its foundation, Habitat for Humanity has grown from building one home a year to completing 13-15 homes annually. This growth is a reflection of the need for safe, decent, affordable housing that Habitat has witnessed, as the rapidly rising cost of housing in Pierce County has made it increasingly difficult for very low-income households to afford a home and raise a family.

With God’s grace and the cooperation of people from all walks of life, Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity partners with families in need to build and own simple, decent, affordable homes in safe communities.

Habitat’s mission is a direct reflection of the urgent need for decent and affordable housing in our community, especially among very low-income families. Habitat is unique in that we provide a lasting and permanent solution to a family’s housing crisis.

Habitat is a hand up, not a handout. In addition to making a minimal down payment and 0% interest mortgage payments, homeowner families are required to commit 500 hours of ‘sweat equity’ building their own home and the homes of other Habitat families.

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity's vision is to build and foster a community where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live and where poverty housing is unacceptable. Our Christian foundation calls for us to set aside religious differences and work toward a common goal: to eliminate poverty housing in our community. Our values set the stage for this work.

• Partnership

  From its very conception, Habitat for Humanity has been built on partnerships — partnerships with families, churches, area corporations, community organizations, and individuals. We believe in the power of families working side by side with volunteers to build a Habitat House.

• Homeownership

  We believe in the power of homeownership to change lives, improve communities, and build the hope that can break the cycle of poverty.

• Diversity

  We believe that everyone, from all walks of life, deserves a decent, affordable place to live and that each person has something to contribute to building houses!

• Volunteerism

  We believe in the power of a community coming together to make a difference, and we are committed to providing exceptional volunteer experiences.

• Stewardship

  We believe we are responsible to our community and to those who give generously so that we can continue to build houses in partnership with families in need. We are committed to excellence and to the efficient use of our resources, and are accountable to our funders, families, and volunteers.

Board Members

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