Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical housing ministry.  Habitat International has built over 350,000 homes worldwide in more than 3,000 communities.  However, millions more people worldwide live in deplorable conditions, including in OUR community.

In 1988 work began in our community through an initiative of the Greater Baton Rouge Federation of Churches and Synagogues.  In 1989, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge became an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge, Inc. (HFHGBR) serves an eight parish area including East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Point Coupee, East and West Feliciana, Livingston and Ascension Parishes, covering 9,275 square miles of land.

Since affiliation, HFHGBR has completed over 250 homes - 219 new construction and 31 major renovations in the parishes of East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston and Ascension.

Of the 250 homes constructed since 1989, the affiliate has had very few foreclosures. We attribute this success rate to our aggressive, volunteer-driven family selection, education, and support program. All homeowners are required to invest their time in homeowner education and financial management classes prior to entering the ownership tract.

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