In 1989, Trinity United Methodist Church, a DCIA member, offered free office space to the new organization. Trinity UMC is still Durham Habitat's home today.

The “Habitat train” has made a tangible difference in Durham. Since 1985, we have helped more than 320 Durham families achieve their home ownership goals, and have provided critical repairs that allow hundreds of our neighbors to eliminate risk of eviction and stay in their homes. More than 750 kids in Durham now have brighter futures.

We're proud to say that it took 20 years to build the first 150 homes here in Durham and only these last 10 years to build another 170. The need is still great with tens of thousands of Durham neighbors still living in substandard housing. 

We’ve also provided funding for more than 210 homes internationally with our Home for a Home program. While our focus is certainly the housing need in Durham, we understand that need is relative. We are proud to support our sister affiliate in Honduras with a yearly tithe and yearly mission trips.

While always remain tied to our roots of faith, Durham Habitat strives to be innovative and fully inclusive in our work to end substandard housing in Durham and abroad. We partner with those who share our values of love, respect, compassion, and justice for all. We welcome those of any faith – or no faith – to join us in building homes, hope, and community.

Thank you to our founders and partners 30 years of building homes, hope, and community in Durham!