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 Restore. 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 ReStore. Your donations to ReStore are always needed and appreciated.

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Your generosity helps us to help so many deserving families in Salem County. Having a place to truly call “Home” is life changing!

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Our Programs

Building Homes

Habitat for Humanity works tirelessly to build homes for those who need them.

Veterans Services

Providing repair resources to Salem County Veterans.

ReStore

New and gently used items for sale to aid our other community based efforts.

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.

The Latest News

2nd Annual Run for Homes – Benefitting Salem County Habitat for Humanity’s Veterans Repair Corps

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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.