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Habitat for Humanity: A Christian Ministry
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to ending substandard housing around the world. Our work is driven by a desire to give tangible expression to the love of God, and to the conviction that to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ we must reflect Christ's love in our own lives by loving and caring for one another.
Though we are a Christian ministry, Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: All who desire to be part of our work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. Religion is not considered in choosing partner families, volunteers, or supporters. We believe we all have a common goal of improving our communities.

The Economics of Jesus
Habitat for Humanity brings faith and love into action. It is a way of believing that transcends one religion to touch on the beliefs of all who care for one another and our community. When people act in response to human need, giving what they have without seeking profit or interest, we believe God magnifies the effects of their efforts. Habitat refers to this perspective as "the Economics of Jesus." Together, the donated labor of construction volunteers, the support of partner organizations and the homeowners' "sweat equity" make Habitat's house building possible. Through our faith and action, the community comes together to build with the partner families. Those families benefit from their efforts by becoming more financially stable, more self-sufficient, and having children who perform better in school. It is our belief that the economics of Jesus are manifested by this evidence, and then passed on by the families to the community that helped them.

Our Church Partners
Our affiliate welcomes the participation of area churches and their congregations. It is in church facilities that we hold our biannual garage sales, stage other important events and hold many of our meetings. Throughout the building process, lunches are provided to building volunteers by a rotation of church groups. Local religious leaders bless the building site at the groundbreaking ceremony (see picture at left), then again at the dedication of the finished house (see picture at top). It is at that time that a Bible is presented to the family, a symbolic gesture representing our Christian Ministry and the Economics of Jesus.

If your church is located in the Junction City/Harrisburg/Monroe area, and is not yet involved with our affiliate, we invite your church and congregation to participate in our good work.

What can your church do with us?
Pray
Join our lunch rotation
Host an event
Make donations
Host a guest speaker
Join an Apostle Build
Provide volunteers
Engage your community
Host a promotional display

Please email us or call our affiliate office at (541) 998-9548 for more information. Together we can increase God's presence in our community, building it one house at a time.