Founded as an ecumenical Christian organization in 1976, Habitat is driven by a desire to put faith into action. We believe each home built by Habitat serves as a vehicle for witnessing God’s love.
Born out of a commitment to shared principles, partnerships with local churches and faith organizations play an important part in our goal to eliminate substandard housing. Faith organizations provide us with much-needed volunteer, spiritual, and financial contributions. Congregations that partner with us find new ways to express their faith and experience a stronger sense of community through their service to God.
Though we are committed to our Christian identity, Habitat warmly welcomes those of all faiths and no faiths to participate in all aspects of our ministry.
Benefits of partnership
Habitat projects can help people see God at work outside the four walls of the church.
Building together allows people to put their faith into action. Habitat becomes a living expression of Christian concern.
- Habitat projects help a congregation fulfill its mission to minister to persons in need.
- The opportunity to work on a Habitat home can bring energy to a congregation – it brings members together and provides a great way to attract new members.
- All age groups can be brought together.
- Everyone involved experiences spiritual growth through their service to others.
Partner with Habitat
Habitat is only able to do our great work through the great generosity of our partners. Corporate partners have a special place in our hearts as they often have immense energy and excitement for our work. They truly consider their gift an investment to the local community.
It all matters – funding both large and small amounts are what allows our homes to be built in partnership with our families in need. There are many ways to get involved with Habitat:
Nonprofit Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner with Habitat as a house sponsor. Corporate sponsorship can include sponsoring all or part of a Habitat home which truly helps our local affordable housing crisis. Our flexible sponsorship levels and unique team-building opportunities are the perfect way to build morale, enhance your company’s visibility and image, develop communication and leadership skills while creating unforgettable memories for your group.
Full House Sponsorship
One organization (not to exceed 8 organizations) commits to funding the building of a Habitat home. Your organization has the opportunity to provide all or part of the volunteer labor needed to build the home.
Half House Sponsorship
One organization commits to funding the cost of half of a Habitat home. Your organization has the opportunity to provide all or part of the volunteer labor needed to help build half of the home.
Day of Purpose (Interactive Work Day / Tour of Site) — great for visiting groups
One organization commits to fund a minimum of $20,000 to have the opportunity for 30 – 45 of their participants to take part in this great interactive tour. Tour bus will pick up (and drop off) participants at their assigned location, participants will learn about HFHSA on bus then put their hands to work on the Habitat site.
Sponsor-A-Day on the Community Build Home
One organization commits to funding a day on a home. This house is built in the fall. Rather than limiting it to one sponsor, we build this house with funds through partnerships with several different sponsors. Each sponsor has the opportunity to build on their scheduled day(s).
For further information please contact:
Stephanie C. Wiese, Vice President at 210-223-5203 x157 or StephanieWiese@HabitatSA.org
At any sponsorship level your business will benefit from the following:
- Opportunity to team build with employees.
- Strong investment in the community.
- Will benefit from association with Habitat – we work with thousands of volunteers per year!
- Recognition based on sponsor package.
