Habitat for Humanity reaches milestone:
400,000 homes built or repaired since 1976
More than 2 million people around the world served through better housing

WOODLAND, CA - Habitat for Humanity surpassed its 400,000 house milestone during its most recent fiscal year. Since the nonprofit organization was founded in 1976, its self-help, hand-up model has resulted in rehabbed, repaired or new housing for more than 2 million people worldwide.

Habitat for Humanity Yolo County is part of this global effort. Since 1993, Habitat for Humanity Yolo County has built 8 homes in Yolo County. Currently Habitat Yolo is building two small homes in Heidrick Ranch in the Spring Lake development of Woodland. Work began on the homes in April of 2010. “Since that time, nearly 600 individuals have donated over 4,800 hours to help build these two homes,” stated Wayne Eckert, Board President for Habitat Yolo. “These two homes will be completed this spring because of the generous support of our volunteers and our donors."

In fiscal year 2010, Habitat for Humanity served a record 74,960 families worldwide through a combination of new construction, rehabilitation and repairs. Habitat also helped an additional 6,355 families establish legal rights to a house or land, and provided more than 46,964 individuals with technical assistance ranging from legal help to construction advice or training.

“We are pleased that even in this difficult economy, Habitat for Humanity has been able to help a record number of families around the world have a better place to live,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. “Our affiliates are the backbone of Habitat’s efforts. Their hard work and dedication have made this milestone possible. We are grateful for the work of Habitat for Humanity Yolo County.”