Habitat for Humanity Fredericton Area Inc. was established in 1999 and incorporated in 2001, and serves York, Queens, and Sunbury Counties. To date, we have built four homes in the Fredericton area and two in Carleton County, and going forward plan to build one home a year.

We are one of 72 affiliates that operate under Habitat for Humanity Canada , and part of the larger worldwide network of Habitat for Humanity International that spans 93 countries.

Our mission is to mobilize volunteers and community partners to build affordable housing and promote homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Goals

• Raise funds to build safe and affordable homes.
• Select low-income families who can afford to buy the homes; partner with them to support the transition to successful home ownership.
• Recruit volunteers and local business sponsors to support our mission and goals.

 
Habitat for Humanity - Fredericton Area Inc.
P.O. Box 643
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5A6
Phone: (506) 474-1520
Email: info@habitatfredericton.com
Charitable Business Registration Number: 899221915RR0001

FAQ

Habitat mortages in the Fredericton area vary between approx. $120000-$160000, depending on the location and house plans. As Habitat is a hand up, not a hand out, families buy the homes via an interest-free mortgage, and pay 25% of their income towards the mortgage and property taxes. This amount is evaluated yearly and adjusted to reflect changes in income. To qualify, you must be a low-income earner, be in need of adequate housing, be able to afford the housing costs, contribute 500hrs of sweat equity towards building the home, have a home visit and adequate credit rating. Visit our Apply for a home tab to learn more.

Whether you want to volunteer year-round or just for a day, we have something for you! And you don't have to be an expert in construction to join us - we need people on our committees, to help out during our fund-raising events, to serve meals on site and of course, to build. Visit our Volunteering tab to fill out an application by mail or on line. You can even involve your workplace by purchasing a Corporate "Adopt-a-Day" Teambuilding session!

We welcome donations of leftover new and good, used building materials that we can sell at our weekly YardSale to raise funds to support future builds. If have siding, paint, doors, windows, tiles, light fixtures, etc... please contact us at 474-1520 to arrange a pick-up. Watch our website for updates as we move towards our goal of opening a Restore by June 2010!

At Habitat Fredericton we hope to open a Restore someday!