At Habitat for Humanity—MetroWest/Greater Worcester (HFH-MW/GW), our motto is “A hand up, not a handout.” We are dedicated to building houses with families, not for them. We partner with hardworking families who earn between 25% – 60% of the area median income and do not qualify for other homeownership programs. Not only do Habitat families pay for their homes through a monthly mortgage, they also put in between 400 and 500 hours of sweat equity prior to becoming homeowners.

Habitat homes are built completely through donations and volunteer labor of individuals, organizations, businesses and foundations throughout the MetroWest and Greater Worcester areas that have chosen to partner with HFH-MW/GW to eliminate substandard housing in their communities. Because of this we are able to sell our homes at a below market value to qualifying families in our service area. We convey our homes to pre-qualified families with interest-free mortgages at a price based on 30% of family income, less the estimated costs of taxes, insurance and utilities.

The life-changing work of HFH-MW/GW helps families become stakeholders in their own communities and, in the process, helps strengthen the neighborhood and communities in which we all live, work, and play!