Why Give?
Does my donation make a difference?
Your donation changes the lives of families and neighborhoods in Orange County.
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County provides a hand up - not a handout.
We know:
Children who live in homes owned by their parents do better in school
They have higher rates of graduation.
They have fewer incidents of misbehavior.
Owned affordable homes can improve neighborhoods
Pride of ownership helps retain property values.
Homeowners invest in their neighborhood.
Parents who purchase affordable homes make great role models
Their stress rates decrease as they struggle less to make ends meet.
They can spend more time with their children.
They engage in civic responsibilities.
Affordable homes are good for local business and the environment
Families can live closer to their jobs.
Workers commute less decreasing pollution and roadway congestion.
Habitat OC homeowners are great neighbors:
They go through a rigorous process to purchase their homes. They are verified legal residents of the USA.
They engage in civic responsibilities. They are responsible, hardworking people who are committed to the success of their children and their communities. They pay long-term mortgages and pay property taxes.
We take your gift seriously:
Your donation reflects your commitment to the Habitat OC mission. We value your participation and take responsibility for assuring donations achieve their intended goals.
Habitat OC families rely on us…and you:
Habitat OC is able to pursue its work through donations from individuals, businesses, faith organizations, city governments and service organizations. Each gift helps a family come one step closer to homeownership in Orange County. Each home provides young people stability, security and space for doing homework, to play and to grow.
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County provides a hand up – not a handout.