What We Do
Through shelter, Habitat creates opportunities for low-income families and individuals to help themselves.
Homeownership promotes
- stability for families and children
- a sense of dignity and pride
- health, physical safety, and security
- increased education and job prospects
- financial independence
Habitat builds homes.
Since 2000, Habitat for Humanity has built or improved 20 homes in Southwest Minnesota. We serve Lyon and Redwood County.
Habitat builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
Three criteria are considered when selecting homeowners: need for housing, ability to pay and willingness to partner. In addition, homeowners must have lived or worked in the county of service for at least one year. Homeowners typically invest at least 200 hours of sweat equity throughout the homebuilding process.
Habitat homes are a hand up.
Homeowners make regular monthly mortgage payments, which are recycled to help build more Habitat homes.
Habitat builds sustainability.
The typical new house has 1,350 square feet of finished living space. Most homes have 3-4 bedrooms and one bathroom. Habitat uses green building practices to make these homes and their utilities affordable.
Habitat reuses at the ReStore.
The ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store that sells donated building materials, furniture, appliances and home décor. Profits support the construction of affordable housing in our service area.
Habitat builds with volunteers.
Whether you're framing a wall, helping with a fundraiser or assisting customers in the ReStore, every volunteer makes a difference!
History
Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. Today, Habitat for Humanity is a world leader in affordable housing.
Through the work of Habitat, the lives of thousands of low-income homeowners have been improved through affordable housing. Churches, community groups and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem—to provide decent housing for all. Habitat for Humanity has built or repaired over 1 million homes, serving more than 5 million people worldwide.
Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River was established in 1999.
Mission, Vision and Principles
Mission
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Vision
A world in which everyone has a decent place to live.
Principles
- Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ.
- Focus on shelter.
- Advocate for affordable housing.
- Promote dignity and hope.
- Support sustainable and transformative development.
Where We Build
Our geographic service area includes all the communities within Lyon and Redwood Counties. Habitat has completed 19 homes in southwest Minnesota, including: 6 in Marshall, 3 in Worthington, 3 in Luverne, 2 in Pipestone, as well as one home each in Minneota, Balaton, Cottonwood, Edgerton, and Wabasso.