Did you know that right here in Lynchburg, 30% of renters spend more than half of their income on housing?
This level of cost burden means many families in our community are forced to sacrifice other essentials. Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity exists because we believe nobody should have to decide between:
- Safe housing
- Healthcare
- Nutritious food
- Educational opportunities for their children
- Reliable transportation
We have a 35+ year history working to help families secure safe, affordable housing they can be proud of. In the spring of 1988, a group of concerned citizens met in a local church to discuss the need for more safe, affordable housing in Lynchburg. Three months later, Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity (GLHFH) was chartered as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The first GLHFH home was dedicated in January 1989 and the 300th home was dedicated in December 2017. In the Spring of 2022, GLHFH opened a satellite office in Bedford.
While we are proud of our work and local legacy, the need is great and continues to grow.
Increasing housing costs that outpace income growth, frequent moves as landlords are selling their investments, and the threat of eviction or foreclosure all contribute to a level of stress and instability that impacts the health and wellbeing of many of our neighbors, and therefore our community. To combat this, we work with volunteers, donors and partners to rally around families within our community to help them build and own a home they can feel proud of and secure in. Families gain access to the resources, education, and skills they need to be independent, successful homeowners. We do not simply build houses. We build homes, communities, and hope!
Thanks to the generosity and passion of local churches, businesses, and individuals, Greater Lynchburg Habitat for Humanity continues to build affordable houses for families who need a hand up.
- More than 300 families with more than 600 children sheltered since 1988
- $525,000 in International Tithing to support Habitat Guatemala, Haiti, & Kyrgyzstan
- More than 220 local families have paid off their Habitat mortgage
