First of all, they gave me my miracle – that’s what I call my house. And to me, life is giving back – that’s always been my thinking. My family and I want to be able to give back to the community. We try to do what we can when we can.

Joanne Tusi, Family Partner

Homeownership

Giving Families a Hand Up, not a Hand Out

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 781-337-7744 ext 14.

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 781-337-7744 ext 18.

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