Habitat for Humanity
Salem County, New Jersey
Habitat for Humanity of Salem County, NJ builds homes throughout Salem County. Home prices are kept affordable due to our wonderful donors and volunteers working alongside our partner families. Homeowners complete 225 hours of Sweat Equity on the build site or at the Habitat Marketplace. We believe that everyone should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. Our partner families purchase their home through a low interest mortgage administered by the USDA.
Building Homes ∎ Fixing Homes
Building Wheelchair Ramps
We fund these projects by selling new & gently used good from Habitat Marketplace. Your donations to Habitat are always needed and appreciated.
Donate Now!
Your generosity helps us to help so many deserving families in Salem County. Having a place to truly call "Home" is life changing!
Our Programs
Building Homes
Habitat for Humanity works tirelessly to build homes for those who need them.
Veterans Build
Providing repair resources to Salem County Veterans.
Ramps Project
We help build wheelchair ramps so people can enjoy their homes!
Home Fire Safety
Raising awareness in collaboration with the American Red Cross.
ReStore
New and gently used items for sale to aid our other community based efforts.
The Latest News
Events in October 2026
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8:15 am: ReStore Meeting 8:15 am: ReStore Meeting
October 2, 20269:00 am: Construction Meeting 9:00 am: Construction Meeting
October 2, 2026 -
8:30 am: Board Governance Meeting 8:30 am: Board Governance Meeting
October 13, 2026 -
8:00 am: Monthly Veterans Breakfast 8:00 am: Monthly Veterans Breakfast
October 14, 2026Every second Wednesday 8am at the Elsinboro VFW post 253, 20 Phillip Dr. Salem NJ 08079.
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8:30 am: Finance Meeting 8:30 am: Finance Meeting
October 15, 2026 -
9:00 am: Fundraising Meetings 9:00 am: Fundraising Meetings
October 20, 2026 -
8:00 am: Board of Directors Meeting 8:00 am: Board of Directors Meeting
October 27, 2026
Right here in Salem County
Houses Built
Homes in Progress
Homeownership is Important
Everyone deserves a safe, decent, affordable place to call home.
Homeownership Means Better Health
- Proven decreases in childhood health issues including asthma, mental health and developmental issues, and stunted growth.
- First time homeowners report high life satisfaction, self-esteem, and perceived control over their lives.
Homeownership is a Pathway Out of Poverty
- Use of government assistance declines notable among low income homeowners compared to renters.
- Homeownership leads to wealth creation.
Homeownership Provides Safety
- Homeowners are significantly at lower risk of becoming a victim of a violent assault, and have a lower incidence of crime overall.
Homeownership Leverages Educational Investment
- Children in home owning families outperform renters in math and reading achievements and are proven to have fewer behavioral problems, higher levels of educational achievement, and greater earnings.
- Adults who own their own homes are more likely to pursue their own Continued Education.
Homeownership Leads to Stable Neighborhoods and Thriving Families
- Homeowners are 15% more likely to vote.
- People who own their home live four times longer in their neighborhoods are 28% more likely to maintain and improve their home.
- Affordable homeownership opportunities relieve demand on the rental market and keep rents more attainable for the most vulnerable populations.
MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
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