Global Engagement

Emporia Area Habitat tithes a portion of our fundraising dollars to assist with Habitat’s work in another country. This sharing of resources builds a sense of global community within Habitat for Humanity.

Are you looking for a global service experience where you’ll get your hands dirty and help people build? Would you like to improve homes while meeting new people and experiencing another culture? We would love to share ways you, your congregation, civic group, or circle of friends could be part of our work in other countries. Contact us to learn more.

Habitat Success Stories

Jennifer, Habitat Homeowner

“I’ve had an amazing year building my Habitat home! I can’t say thank you enough to all of the volunteers, donors and Habitat staff who are helping me accomplish the impossible dream of homeownership. We’re scheduled to close on our home right before Christmas and if the timing is right we’d love to put up…

Lyndsay, Habitat homeowner

“If I hadn’t found Habitat, we would still be in that one-bedroom apartment. And it wasn’t the best of conditions. While constructing the house, I got to know my neighbors. We built each other’s homes, and you can’t get much closer than that. The biggest difference overall is that general sense of security. Just knowing that it’s ours and we make…