Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island?Greater Providence, Inc. is a nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing in communities in the Greater Providence area and to making decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
We shall accomplish this mission by constructing simple, decent, affordable, ownership houses in partnership with people in need, volunteers, businesses, churches, community and charitable organizations, and government agencies and by raising awareness of the need for adequate and affordable housing.

We shall respect the dignity of all human beings and their right to live in adequate housing in safe neighborhoods.

We shall seek the participation and support of people from all walks of life and provide them with the opportunity to share in this rewarding ministry.

Description:
Habitat for Humanity Providence is organized as a nonprofit corporation directed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and a small administrative staff. Habitat Providence mirrors the goals of Habitat for Humanity International by working to eliminate poverty housing in this state not only by building homes but also by collaborating with other community based organizations dedicated to improving housing conditions in the city and by strengthening the communities. Habitat Providence also supports the development of new Habitat affiliates in other parts of the state.

In addition to its volunteer Board of Directors, many of whom have served as board members and committee chairs for many years the affiliate has access to all the required technical and professional services needed for the successful completion of this project. These include attorneys, volunteers (both skilled and unskilled) and volunteer groups who bring their energy commitment and passion for serving the needs of those living in substandard housing to the process of building affordable ownership housing - one house at a time.

All Habitat for Humanity projects are developed using the well established model of blending skilled and unskilled volunteers into effective wok teams to undertake the construction of homes.

The Affiliate's Board of Directors, staff and committees recruit and manage volunteer participation from high schools, churches, colleges, universities, professionals and business organizations. In building homes, the affiliate has engaged thousands of volunteers from various organizations. We have developed homeowner and volunteer building skills, and in the process, built a community of people helping people.

Affiliated with Habitat Providence are Habitat Campus Chapters at Brown University, Providence College, Rhode Island College, Providence Country Day School, St. Mary's/Bayview.

History:
Habitat for Humanity International was born at Koinonia Farm, a small, interracial, Christian farming community founded in 1942 outside of Americus, GA. The Fullers first visited Koinonia in 1965, having recently left behind a successful business in Montgomery, AL and all the trappings of an affluent lifestyle to begin a new life of Christian service. At Koinonia, the Fullers developed the concept of "partnership housing" whereby those in need of adequate shelter would work side by side with volunteers to build simple, decent houses. Habitat for Humanity not only builds "Houses for Families," it serves as a model and example for other organizations and agencies. Furthermore, it draws attention to one of the most insidious problems in our society: the lack of decent affordable housing for everyone, regardless of income, color, creed, or social status. Habitat for Humanity has taken the lead in raising awareness about this problem and will not rest until substandard housing is eradicated. Based on Christian principles, Habitat works with churches and all religions in over a hundred countries and on every continent, providing decent, simple housing to all people, regardless of their race, creed, or faith.

Contact person: Herman deKoe, Executive Director, 401-831-5424, (email)
Office fax number: 401-861-5448

Address:

807 Broad St. Room 333 Providence, RI 02907 (See a map)

Directions:

I95 South - Exit 20 Thurbers Ave. Follow Thurbers Ave till Broad Street. Turn Rt on Broad Street. 807 Broad Street (the Algonquin Building) is on the left side between Mitchell St and Laura St.   Nearest Bus Stop: RIPTA - Broad Street/Potters Ave, 1 minute minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Helping People in Crisis, Building Adult & Neighborhood Independence
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	Yes