Celebrating 40 Years of Durham Habitat

40 Years of Home, Community, and Hope

Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Durham has worked to transform lives and communities, building nearly 500 homes for families in need of safe, affordable housing. Guided by our mission and supported by volunteers, donors, and community partners, we’ve been a beacon of hope for countless families in our city.

Together, we’re creating a Durham where everyone has a decent place to live. Join us as we honor our legacy and build a brighter future for generations to come

Forging Forward

As we celebrate 40 years of progress, we are more committed than ever to forging forward, building on our legacy while embracing new opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation.

Together, we will continue to build not only homes but also hope and opportunity for our neighbors. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Here’s to many more years of building a brighter future, side by side.

Our History

In October 1985, Durham Congregations in Action, an organization of 24 local churches and faith communities, founded our organization.

We completed construction of our first home in 1987. And now, 40 years later we’ve built nearly 500 homes and served thousands of neighbors through our New Construction, Repairs, and Homeowner Services programs.

To read more about Durham Habitat’s milestones throughout the last 40 years, check out our timeline.

Stay tuned as we celebrate more history throughout the year!