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Habitat for Humanity in Nassau County (HFHNC), established in 1990, is a local non-profit (501(c)3) affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We are an ecumenical organization that seeks to address affordable housing needs specifically to deserving Nassau County families. Persons of all beliefs are encouraged to join our efforts. We are committed to the development of our communities and the empowerment of families through our housing ministry. We rely on individual, corporations and foundations for financial support and accept government assistance.

Our homes are built entirely through donations from individuals, schools, religious organizations, foundations and corporations. The homes we build cost $140,000 to $170,000 to build including the purchase of land. Our biggest challenge is finding affordable land in Nassau County, and this limits us to building one or two homes a year. Volunteers do almost all of the construction of our homes.

Once the home is completed, we provide a no down payment, interest free mortgage to a qualified family selected from Nassau County. The family selected is one that would not normally be able to afford to buy a home. Mortgage payments we receive from our homes are put back into building the next Habitat home.

In addition to building houses, HFHNC seeks to make affordable housing "a matter of conscience". With that in mind, our organization sends speakers to local schools and universities, corporations and businesses. We seek to spread the word about Habitat and energize individuals and groups to take on the challenge of addressing housing issues in Nassau County. The HFHNC construction site provides a safe harbor where persons of diverse backgrounds reach across barriers of color, class, religion or language to build something positive together.


Habitat for Humanity in Nassau County, New York, Inc. 1421 Northern Boulevard Manhasset, NY 11030 Tel: (516) 627-6047 Fax: (516) 627-6119 E-mail: info@hfhnc.org	The Habitat for Humanity International web site contains more information on Habitat's history, mission, volunteer opportunities and contact information for other Habitat affiliates around the world.