Metropolitan Camden Habitat for Humanity, Inc. was founded in 1986, as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, International. Also known as Metro Camden HFH, or MCHH, we partner with God, people, and organizations to build and renovate houses for those in need of affordable, decent homes in Camden County, NJ.  In addition, we foster and empower healthy communities through educational programs in personal finance, successful homeownership, and job training in the construction trades.  Volunteer labor, cash and in-kind contributions and interest-free mortgages combine to make home ownership possible for families who could not otherwise afford to own their own home.  As opposed to charity, Habitat for Humanity embraces partnership with the poor. Every Habitat homeowner has worked "sweat equity" alongside the volunteers to earn their house. Every Habitat homeowner will pay full price for their house (Partner Family at settlement, left). Homeowners have a financial stake in their homes and their communities. Homeownership has been demonstrated to be critical to rebuilding stable communities.


MCHH subsidizes its homeowners by financing 99% of the purchase price at an interest rate of 0%. We believe the word of God in Ex 22:25, when He commanded the Israelites not to lend money at interest to their neighbors who were poor. To us this is common sense. None of the families we've housed could have qualified for a bank mortgage—they couldn't afford the interest.  We are not satisfied just placing families into pretty houses. MCHH promotes community in the neighborhoods in which it works and provides education and support to help new homeowners succeed. We earnestly desire that our Partner Families commit themselves to the mutual support required to build a strong community. Our long-range goal is to leave behind attractive, vibrant neighborhoods that are desirable to live in. 



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