Habitat for Humanity is found and formed by Millard and Linda Fuller in Americus, Georgia
Leaders in Charlotte’s faith, business, and nonprofit communities were intrigued with the Habitat concept and made a pilgrimage to Americus to find out how they were able to do what Millard and Linda Fuller were doing in Americus, Georgia
After returning from their journey, seven churches in the Charlotte area came together to help spread Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. On October 1, 1983 Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte was established by the help of Christ Episcopal, Myers Park Presbyterian, Myers Park United Methodist, Myers Park Baptist, Covenant Presbyterian, St. Mark’s Lutheran, and The Little Church on the Lane
Julia Maulden becomes the first executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte. At age 70, she volunteered full-time to get Habitat Charlotte off the ground. Habitat Charlotte eventually took hold because of Julia, and that same year, Habitat Charlotte built its first home
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte builds its first home and serves its first family
Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County (now a part of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region) is formed
The city of Charlotte names a street – Julia Maulden Place. Located in Optimist Park, the street was named in honor of Julia Maulden, Habitat Charlotte’s executive director at the time
President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter lead 235 volunteers in the construction of 14 houses in Charlotte, North Carolina’s Optimist Park area
In July of 1988, three members of Iredell’s Habitat for Humanity walked 100 miles of a 1000 mile walk from Americus, GA to Kansas city. This walk raised funds for local houses, international projects, and also raised awareness for communities in-need along the walk route. The walk was led by Millard Fuller, and Linda Fuller, founders of Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Davidson (now a part of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region) forms and gains affiliation with Habitat for Humanity International. That same year, Habitat Davidson celebrated building its first home for Brenda McCain and her family
Habitat Charlotte launches a community 3-on-3 basketball tournament to raise awareness and funds for Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte
Julia Maulden steps down as president and executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte. In her place, Susan Hancock becomes the new executive director, and Buck Blankenship becomes the president
Habitat Charlotte welcomes back President Jimmy Carter to dedicate the opening of Jimmy Carter Park, located in the center of the Optimist Park community, surrounded by the 50 homes that Habitat Charlotte helped build there
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates building its 100th home!
The first Habitat home built by an all-female crew is built in Charlotte, NC. Rosalynn Carter also came to Charlotte to be a part of this historic event
Habitat for Humanity of Davidson opens its first ReStore location on 128 S. Main St, Davidson, NC
Bert Green becomes the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte
Habitat Charlotte celebrates its 10th anniversary. In celebration, Habitat Charlotte launched a project to build 22 homes in one week
The 25,000th Habitat house worldwide is built in Charlotte, NC
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates building its 250th home
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity is formed (now a part of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region.) Our Towns Habitat for Humanity was found from the merger of two former chapters operating since 1988 in the North Mecklenburg/South Iredell area. Davidson’s Habitat for Humanity merged with Mooresville’s Habitat for Humanity to become: Our Towns Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte opens its first Restore location on Wilkinson Blvd
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte receives the World Citizen Award given by the Charlotte World Affairs Council
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte achieves the special landmark of tithing one million dollars for Habitat International. Habitat Charlotte is the first affiliate to reach this goal
On May 23, 2002, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrated building its 500th home
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates its 20th anniversary
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte launches its Building On Youth program. Building On Youth was launched as an exciting opportunity for youth ages 5 to 15 to be involved in helping families in need of a decent place to live
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity celebrates the opening of the largest Habitat Community at the time—Poole Place in Cornelius NC
Over 250 students from JCSU and UNCC came together to learn more about Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte, and also frame a house
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte opens its second restore location on Wendover rd. The opening of this new restore location also launched the opening of Julia’s Café & Books
On June 12th, 2007, John Crosland Jr. and Crosland LLC, donated one million dollars to Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte. Crosland dedicated the donation for building more homes with Habitat Charlotte and also help jump start the five million dollar Capital Campaign kick-off
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates its 25th anniversary
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte is named the 2008 Large Affiliate and ReStore of the Year by Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte serves its 1000th family in Charlotte
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity launches its Home Repair Program
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates the 20th anniversary of the first ever Women’s Build. Originally hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte in 1991
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity builds its first Platinum LEED home, an environmentally friendly home for Demitrae Sherrill
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte elects new president & CEO Laura Belcher
Habitat for Humanity of Iredell County merges with Our Towns Habitat for Humanity
The Lakewood Neighborhood area is selected as the site for Habitat Charlotte’s 100th environmentally friendly LEED Silver-Certified home
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity becomes an Affiliate of Distinction—Habitat for Humanity’s highest honor
At the start of year, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte unveiled an ambitious strategic plan to serve over 600 families in the next four years. The plan focuses on four key areas of growth, encompassing Habitat’s mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates 25 years of partnering with Habitat for Humanity El Salvador
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte opens a new Restore location in Pineville, NC
The annual Blue Jean Bash hosted by Habitat Charlotte raised $325,000 in support of affordable housing – the largest and most successful Blue Jean Bash at the time
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte launches a pilot program called Money Matters. The program offers financial literacy services beyond the families in the Homeowner-in-Process courses. Open to individuals and families alike, Money Matters tackles topics such as spending habits, savings, the cost of owning a home, and much more
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte opens a new financial literacy center, which helps Habitat Charlotte better serve partner-families and expand the impact of financial education throughout the community via the Money Matters program
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte merge, resulting in the new and current Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region establishes a vision for an exciting new affordable housing community in West Charlotte—Meadows at Plato Price. A nine acre property on Morris Field Drive and former site of Plato Price School
In 2022, Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region was selected to be the host of the 2023 Carter Work Project. Habitat Charlotte last hosted the Carter Work Project in 1987
In 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte will celebrate its 40th anniversary!
