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
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 Mooresville forms (now a part of Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region)
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
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity hosts the Oprah Winfrey Home Build. The project was made to raise awareness for all Habitat affiliates in North Carolina and nationwide. Oprah Winfrey has been a longtime supporter and contributor to Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte launches its Critical Home Repair program
Our Towns Habitat for Humanity celebrates being named affiliate of the year by Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte builds a home in Uptown Charlotte during the DNC with the help of Goodwill, The US Green Building Council, and Bank of America
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates its 30th anniversary. In celebration, Habitat Charlotte built a home in 30 hours!
Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Women’s Build
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 the Charlotte Region celebrates the completion of the very first raw land development project that resulted in the development of 21 new homes on Red Vest Way
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region completes its 1000th Critical Home Repair
In 2022, MacKenzie Scott donated 13.5 million dollars to Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region!
Household Size | Bedrooms |
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Single adult or couple with no children | 2 |
Single adult or couple with 1 child | 3 |
Single adult or couple with 2 children | 3 |
Single adult or couple with 3 children | 4 |
Single adult or couple with 4 children* | 4 |
Single adult or couple with 5 or more children | 5 |
Single adult or couple with 4 children where age (13 or over), age difference (4 yrs or more apart), or gender doesn't allow sharing | 5 |
House sizes for households with multiple adults or adults who are not married will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
* Children of the same gender who are under 13-years-old and fewer than 4 years apart in age could be required to share a room.