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The mission of Lexington Habitat for Humanity is to cultivate partnerships with financial sponsors, volunteers, and families to build safe, decent, affordable housing.

Description:
Lexington Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical, Christian ministry that cultivates partnerships with families in need, financial sponsors, and volunteers to build simple, decent, affordable housing in Fayette County. Lexington Habitat for Humanity brings people from all walks of life together, without discrimination, in order to create a stronger, more caring community. Further, as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Lexington Habitat for Humanity supports global building projects.

History:
In September of 1986, Jack Russell, Les Versaw, and Dr. Jim Roach (the director of Woodford County Habitat for Humanity) attended the 10th anniversary celebration of Habitat for Humanity International in Kansas City.

After the convention, Mr. Russell invited Dr. Roach to give a presentation about Habitat for Humanity to the Golden K Kiwanis Club. As a result of this meeting and the actions that followed, Lexington Habitat for Humanity (LHFH) became an official affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and was incorporated in the state of Kentucky in December 1986.

On November 11, 1987, LHFH had the groundbreaking ceremony for its first house at 224 Willard Street. On September 7, 1988, the home was dedicated and Henry and Edwina Smith, along with their four children, moved into their new LHFH home.

From this one home built in 1988, LHFH has increased its production exponentially. As of December 2003, LHFH had built 210 homes in Fayette County. We hope to complete 23-25 more in 2004.

Contact person: Cheryl Hall, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (859) 252-0545

Address:

1260 Industry Road Lexington, KY 40505 (See a map)

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

Directions:

Take Industry Road from either New Circle Road or Winchester Road. We are near the intersection of Industry Road and New Circle Road (near Green's Toyota).