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. Our goals are to open and operate a Restore that will sell good, used building materials, and to build several homes/year for families in need.

As one of 72 affiliates operating under Habitat for Humanity Canada , we are also 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

• Open a Restore by mid 2010 that will serve as a year-round fundraiser for our affiliate and build program.
• Build several homes/year, preferably multi units so we can support as many families as possible.
• 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
ReStore: (506) 462-4881
Email: info@habitatfredericton.com
Charitable Business Registration Number: 899221915RR0001

FAQs

Habitat mortgages in the Fredericton area vary between approx. $120000-$160000, depending on the location and house plans. Habitat is a hand up, not a hand out, therefore families buy their homes via an interest-free mortgage. They pay 25% of their income towards the mortgage and property taxes. This amount is regularly evaluated 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 an 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 see our current openings and events, and to apply to become a volunteed. 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 soon-to-be Restore 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. For ReStore call (506) 462-4881. Watch our website for updates as we move towards our goal of opening a Restore mid 2010!