World Habitat Day

Everyone has the basic right to affordable housing, and Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County has committed ourselves to making that happen. World Habitat Day is held on the first Monday of October every year as the kick off to Urban October. Whether you are able to donate your time through volunteering with us, or give a financial donation, we thank you for your support.

According to UN Habitat website, “Urban October was developed to raise awareness, promote participation, generate knowledge and engage the international community in creating a better urban future.” Throughout the month of October, we encourage our community to engage in activities, events, and discussions that promote our mission with Habitat for Humanity.

Through affordable homeownership opportunities, financial education, advocacy efforts, and neighborhood empowerment programs, Berkeley Habitat transforms families, revitalizes neighborhoods, and is working together to build a stronger community. Strategically bringing together public and private funding, community leadership and vision, and thousands of volunteers—we will break the cycle of poverty and transform our communities.

The United Nations claims that “The pandemic and recent conflicts have reversed years of progress made in the fight against poverty resulting in the emergence of newly poor people—those who would have exited poverty in the absence of the pandemic but remain poor, and those who have fallen into poverty on account of the pandemic.” Through your donations, we are able to be on the front-line in our community of Berkeley County and build affordable housing for those who need it most.

If you are looking to get involved, please visit our website for ways you can donate. If you are not in a financial position to donate, consider donating your time and volunteeringwith us!