Edisto Habitat's for Humanity's 100th Home Block kicks off January 2026!

In January 2026, Edisto Habitat for Humanity will celebrate a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of our 100th Home Block, a remarkable achievement in our long-standing mission to provide safe and affordable housing in Orangeburg.

The project will begin with the construction of the 100th Edisto Habitat home, marking a milestone for one hundred families who have realized the life-changing dream of homeownership.

This accomplishment has only been possible thanks to our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, corporate sponsors, community partners, faith organizations, local businesses, foundations, and everyone who has contributed to advancing Edisto Habitat for Humanity’s mission. 

​We're asking the Orangeburg businesses and corporations to help make this new project a reality. We are looking for Full Home and Half Home Sponsors, in-kind donations of construction supplies and building materials, and other opportunities to show your commitment to out community. 

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Cozy Home Groundbreaking Ceremony & Volunteer Day was a great success thanks to our wonderful partners, sponsors, and volunteers!

​On April 16, Edisto Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with Michael Payne, we broke ground on our first Cozy Home. This was an innovative pilot program is a spin on the "tiny home" concept and will build with our Go Green initiatives. Thank you to our volunteers who helped build the foundation for new opportunities and homeownership for Michael. A special thank you to our Premier Home Sponsors, CF Evans Construction and First Baptist Church of Orangeburg. Our Tea Sponsor, Rachelle Jamerson-Holmes, provided Rachelle's Island Tea, and our Coffee Sponsor was Scooter's Coffee.

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How Homeownership Works

Our Habitat Partner Families are required to meet three core criteria. Applicants undergo a rigorous vetting process and must complete 20 hours of financial education and homeownership classes. They are also required to contribute between 250 and 350 hours of “sweat equity” by volunteering on Habitat construction sites in support of previously selected families and in the building of their own homes. Prior construction experience is not necessary. All volunteers are guided by Edisto Habitat's expert Build Crew Volunteers.

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​Since the formation of Edisto Habitat for Humanity in Orangeburg County, we have provided 99 families with a safe place to call home. 

In addition, we have increased our impact through new programs, including financial stability and education, disaster awareness, preparedness, and recovery, workplace and job skills, our ramp program in partnership with Carpenters for Christ, and our advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.

In January 2026, we'll break ground on our 100th Home Block, kicking it off with our 100th Edisto Habitat Home in Orangeburg.

We work to eliminate barriers to a safe, ​healthy place to call home.

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