Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Americus, Georgia. There are 2,100 US affiliates in 92 countries, including all 50 states. Habitat for Humanity is the 19th largest housing industry in the world, having built over 200,000 homes and dedicating a house every 40 minutes around the world.

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity History

Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity was incorporated in February 1987 with the first home dedicated in 1989; to date we have constructed 96 homes.  We are one of 76 affiliates in North Carolina and are a 501 (c) 3 non- profit organization, motivated by the desire to end substandard housing in New Hanover, Pender, and northeastern Brunswick Counties.