Last Update: June, 1999
HabiFacts
July 5, 1976 - Millard and Linda Fuller left Zaire,
where they had been building simple, decent housing with local families,
to return to Americus, Georgia and begin the program now known as
Habitat for Humanity International.
Clive Rainey was the first volunteer to join with the Fullers in Georgia
beginning in early 1977. He is still a regular volunteer in the international
headquarters.
1,490
The number of Habitat affiliates in the United States as of May 7, 1999
78%
The percentage of U.S. affiliates who have Habitat homeowners as
ongoing volunteers (including Seattle Habitat).
61
The number of countries where Habitat has affiliated projects
Yearly Recognition
Seattle Habitat has received yearly recognition from Habitat International
for its regular tithing contributions to support Habitat's international work.
Brazil
The country currently supported by Seattle Habitat's
tithe contributions
$3,700
The average cost of a Brazilian Habitat house
Associacion Habitat para a Humanidade
has received the Bene-Efficient Award as one of the 50
most efficiently run charitable organizations in Brazil.
Habitat for Humanity International
was ranked 9th
out of 100 charitable organizations by Money magazine
based on the percentage of income spent on programs.
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