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"Habitat volunteers have a unique ability to break down barriers. They have a magic carpet [with which] to travel a few feet or a few thousand miles to meet people who are different."
- Jimmy Carter, former US President

Homeownership

Building Families Up

Selected homeowners work alongside volunteers and local community-based committees on the construction of their home. Families purchase the home at cost and receive a 20-year, zero-interest mortgage by Habitat for Humanity. A perpetual deed restriction maintains the affordability status of each home. South Shore Habitat uses the principal payments to finance future home construction or renovations for other families with housing needs in the South Shore Area. Habitat Family Partners are selected through a competitive process based on their ability to pay, willingness to partner and need for adequate housing. South Shore Habitat for Humanity offers a hand-up, not a hand-out. Our partnership program includes educational workshops to equip new homeowners with the skills necessary to be active members of their communities. For details check out the links to the left or call 781-843-9080 ext 18.

Open Application Sessions:
South Shore Habitat for Humanity will be building two new homes in Marshfield and Medway. The Marshfield home will be approximately 900 sq feet and can only accomodate a smaller family size.  Attendance at these meetings is mandatory to receive an applicaiton. The meetings will be held on...

Medway: Thursday, July 9, 7 pm at the Medway Community Church, 193 Main St.
Medfield: Saturday, July 11, 10 am at the United Church of Christ, 496 Main St.
Millis: Saturday, July 11, 1 pm at the Church of Christ, 142 Exchange St.
Marshfield: Thursday, July 16, 7 pm at the First Congregational Church, 1981 Ocean St.
Marshfield: Saturday, July 18, 10 am at the First Congregational Church, 1981 Ocean St.

For more information, please contact the Community & Volunteer Coordinator at 781-843-9080 x18 or email volunteer@sshabitat.org.

The Application:
Prospective homeowners are required to attend a Housing Application Meeting in order to apply for a South Shore Habitat home.  Applications are only available at these meetings.  We do not have a waiting list and do not mail applications to anyone who has not attended a meeting. 
For Housing Application Meeting information, please download and submit the Information Sheet to be contacted regarding our next meetings or call 781-843-9080 ext 18. 

Click here for more information on qualifications and here for more information about the application process.