Our Story
Our Mission
A world where everyone has a decent place to live. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity of Broward brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Our Vision
Habitat Broward offers a “hand up” not a “handout” to empower families who are willing to work hard to improve their family’s lives through affordable home ownership.
Origin Story
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. The idea that became Habitat for Humanity first grew from the fertile soil of Koinonia Farm, a small interracial, Christian farming community founded in 1942 outside of Americus, GA, by farmer and biblical scholar Clarence Jordan.
Habitat Broward was founded in June of 1983 as an independent affiliate. To date, we’ve served 612 hard-working families.
1983
Habitat for Humanity of Broward is founded
1988
First home completed in Dania Beach
2000
Habitat ReStore opens
2003
Women Build program is founded
2005
Harmony Village Community (22 homes) completed in Davie
2010
Completed first green certified home
2012
Rock Island Oaks Community (30 homes) completed in Fort Lauderdale
2024
Rick Case Habitat Community (76 homes) completed in Pompano Beach
Our Key Initiatives
Empower Families
Empower partner families through education, resources and support to successfully achieve their personal, academic and professional goals
Teach Youth
Teaching the youth of homeowners the skills needed to make better life choices and break the generational cycle of renting
Increase Awareness
Increase awareness and educate the community regarding issues related to the affordable housing crisis and what they can do to help
Pursue Green
Pursue green building certification for Habitat Broward homes in order to make our design more sustainable and eco-friendly
Build Community
Revitalize and strengthen the community by building affordable workplace housing throughout Broward
