Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people from all walks of life to build decent houses for families who otherwise would live in substandard conditions. We believe that affordable, safe housing is a necessary prerequisite for the health and well being of the communities we serve.

Description:
Ours is not a giveaway program as all families have an interest free mortgage. We require that all partner families provide a minimum of 350 hours of sweat equity. We rely on volunteers to do a majority of the work at the job site. This is how we are able to keep housing costs to a minimum. Those uncomfortable with working at a job site will find many volunteer opportunities working on various committees.

History:
Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs was founded in 1988 and has now completed 29 homes. Our production in 2006 was three homes and we currently have five new homes in various stages of completion.

Contact people:

Cathy Schurke, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) David Tracy, Executive Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (708) 756-2075

Address:

139 W. Joe Orr Road Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.hfhchgosouth.org

Directions:

We advise use of the Rand McNally mapping site (www.randmcnally.com).   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 211th Street, Matteson Illinois,   Walk distance (in minutes): 60   Nearest Bus Stop: Halsted/Joe Orr Road, 10 minute walk