About Us
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis is a movement of people in the 901 and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home.
For over 40 years, aspiring first-time homebuyers have sought out Memphis Habitat for affordable mortgages, quality homes, and substantial financial education. Older homeowners also trust Memphis Habitat to help them make repairs that they cannot make themselves.
Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Vision
A world where 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.
Our History
Since 1983, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis has been a driving force for affordable housing solutions in the Mid-South. What began as a grassroots effort has grown into a robust, community-powered organization that has built or repaired thousands of homes throughout the 901. From building homes in neighborhoods across Memphis to launching special programs that help senior homeowners, our history is rooted in a commitment to creating long-term impact through partnerships, faith, and action.
Our Impact
600+
new homes and affordable mortgages
1,300+
senior homeowner repairs/modifications
$366M
in cumulative impact since 1983
$25M
in long-term care cost savings
Non-Proselytizing Policy
Christian Ministry Statement
As a Christian organization, we put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. We choose housing as the means to live out our faith because home is foundational to health, education, well-being, dignity, and opportunity. While our faith guides our work, we welcome and partner with people of all backgrounds—of all faiths or no faith—because we believe everyone deserves a place to call home.
Habitat International
Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries.
Since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has helped tens of millions of people in countries around the world build their lives on their own terms through access to decent, affordable homes.
Every safe, affordable home sparks wider change, leading to better health, education and well-being, more economic growth and less poverty. But there is so much more to do. 1 in 3 people on earth still don’t have a safe, affordable home.
