ABOUT HABITAT

Mission Statement
“Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities works
in partnership with God and people from
all walks of life to build simple, decent,
affordable housing and improve our community
so all people can live as God intended.”

Vision Statement
“Through God’s direction and the support of
the total community, create a professional
organization that works at eliminating
poverty housing by reaching Block Builder
status (five to nine houses annually)
by the year 2010.”

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History
Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is a local bi-state affiliate of an international, ecumenical, Christian, non-profit corporation that builds simple, decent, affordable houses for and in partnership with families in need who then purchase the homes from HFHQC on a no-interest mortgage. The Quad Cities affiliate was organized in 1993 as a direct effort of a group of Quad Citians who traveled to Homestead, Florida to assist with home building efforts after Hurricane Andrew. Since that time, HFHQC has more than 54 homes completed or in progress.

Each home, generously subsidized by donated and/or discounted building supplies, materials and skilled labor and utilizing much volunteer labor currently costs about $70,000. These funds and volunteers come from churches, individuals, foundations, corporations, businesses and other community groups. HFHQC activities are governed by a local, elected volunteer Board of Directors which work through volunteer committees with coordination by the Executive Director.

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College Campus Chapters
The Campus Chapters and Youth Programs (CCYP) of Habitat for Humanity International were founded with the mission to capture the imagination, energy and hope of young people worldwide in order to productively and responsibly involve them as leaders in the work of Habitat.
College Chapter Websites:
Augustana College
St. Ambrose University

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