Smith County Habitat for Humanity offers the dream of home ownership to those who would otherwise not be able to afford a home of their own.
Building Homes, Communities, and Hope.
Our Critical Repair Division performs critical home repairs and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners.
Habitat’s ReStore is a regional Home Improvement Center open to the general public. You can donate items or shop to support our mission.
DID YOU KNOW?
Homeownership leads to…
- better physical and psychological health.
- higher self-esteem.
- a more positive outlook and greater satisfaction with life.
Homeowners are…
- more attached to their neighborhood and neighbors.
- more active in community organizations and church.
- more likely to maintain their homes.
- less likely to be a victim of crime.
Children who have a stable place to call home…
- have more friends.
- have better attendance at school.
According to Fannie Mae, children of low-income homeowners…
- are 40% less likely to be idle at age 20.
- are 35% less likely to receive welfare.
- behave better in the classroom.
- perform better academically.
- are 20% more likely to graduate from high school.
- are 62% more likely to attend college.
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