Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity (RAHH) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to build simple, decent, affordable housing for people in our community who are economically challenged.  Funding for the agency comes primarily from local, individual, church, and business contributions, and through the United Way.

In response to the critical need for affordable housing in this area, RAHH was established in 1990.  As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, RAHH subscribes to the philosophy and values of the international organization.  All Habitat projects adhere to a nondiscriminatory family selection policy, where neither race nor religion determines who receives a Habitat home.

RAHH uses as much donated material and volunteer labor as possible. The homes we build are sold at no profit and at no interest to families who would otherwise not be able to afford to own a home.

Habitat's Family Selection Committee, made up of volunteers, selects each homeowner based on the greatest need, their willingness to partner, and their ability to pay.  Once a home is sold, the monthly payments made by the homeowners are "recycled" by Habitat to build additional houses.

RAHH also works to build community through the home construction process.  Each homeowner is required to put 200 hours of "sweat equity" into the construction of their home or other Habitat homes.  They work side by side with volunteers from throughout the community.  By bringing together diverse members of the community, the Habitat experience builds positive attitudes and increases understanding between individuals.  By motivating people of conscience to positive action, RAHH provides basic housing to families and to the community.

Since 1991, RAHH has housed 55 families.  Eight of the homes were moved to their present locations and renovated, three were renovated in place, forty three were new construction, and one was sold back to RAHH, refurbished and resold to a second Habitat family.  Fifty three of the homes are in Rochester and two are in Pine Island.
  

Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity lender.

Would an Organization You Belong to Like to Know More?

1. About the mission of Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity?
2. How volunteers can contribute to our efforts?
3. How we select the potential owners of homes?
4. How the partners/home owners are involved in the building?
5. How our Ministry of Repair works?
6. How you can help us carry out our mission?

Click here to find a letter to the applicant, the Consent for Credit Check, and the Application.

• an 18 hole round of golf - including several hole prizes, such as a $10,000 Hole in One contest, or a Hawaiian vacation
  
• a relaxing informal get together at the clubhouse including a free drink,
• a sumptuous meal
• a silent auction to benefit Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity