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About Us

"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."

~Vincent Van Gogh

Mission Statement

Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa believes that everyone deserves a decent place to live. Habitat does this by working in partnership with families to build simple, decent, affordable housing for those that might not otherwise become homeowners. Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa is a not for profit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry.

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How We Work

Habitat for Humanity is a not for profit, ecumenical, Christian housing ministry financed through private and corporate donations. We utilize volunteer labor and in-kind donations to build simple, decent, and affordable housing. Habitat homes are sold to our partner families at no profit and with no interest.

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Where We Serve

Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa serves those living in Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Winnebago, Worth, and Wright counties.

If you live outside of our area, please contact your local affiliate.

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Habitat History

Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 by Millard Fuller, along with his wife Linda. Millard Fuller's mission is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization. Today, Habitat has built over 350,000 houses around the word, providing more than 1.75 million people in 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable housing.

Worldwide, Habitat for Humanity operates in nearly 90 countries and in all 50 states of the U.S., the District of Columbia, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

Our Local History

1991 Volunteers from the First Congregational United Church in Mason City participated in a Habitat project.
1993 Formed local affiliate
1994 Officially recognized as Cerro Gordo Habitat for Humanity
1995 1st Habitat house was completed
1999 Area covered expanded from Cerro Gordo county to 5 counties total and the name changed to Habitat for Humanity North Central Iowa
2004 Habitat hired a full-time Executive Director
2010 We have provided homeownership opportunities to 36 families.


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National Partnerships

Whirlpool
Yale Locks
Wells Fargo
Bank of America
Lion's Clubs
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

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