Edisto Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. We believe affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
We don't just build homes.
We build the foundation of community.
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Congratulations to The Keitt Family on becoming homeowners!
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and sponsors Allied Air Industries, LLI Lennox Foundation, and the City of Orangeburg. We were honored to have House Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter and City Councilwoman Annette Dees Grevious speak in support of Edisto Habitat's mission.
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What We Do
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Own a Home
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Edisto Habitat for Humanity's work has a broad range of impacts, including impacts on health, environmental, and educational outcomes; civic and social engagement; the financial stability of Habitat families; and local economies.
In many families, owning a home would not be a reality without Edisto Habitat for Humanity, which provides families with a "hand-up" out of substandard housing and into a home of their own.
In many families, owning a home would not be a reality without Edisto Habitat for Humanity, which provides families with a "hand-up" out of substandard housing and into a home of their own.
Congrats to our latest Habitat Homeowner! |
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Big things are coming...In 2025, we're introducing our new 100th Home Block!
Stay tuned for more big news! We have great sponsorship opportunities to get involved with our 100th Home Block Celebration! If you're interested in learning more, or becoming a sponsor, please contact Executive Director Jessica Burgoyne at [email protected] or 803-536-2300. |
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ABOUT EDISTO HABITAT FOR HUMANITYSince 1991, we have completed 98 homes in the area and have added multiple programs to serve our community including financial stability and education, disaster awareness, preparedness, and recovery, job skills about to begin our 100th Home Block in 2025. and have added many programs including financial education, job training, and disaster recovery.
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HABITAT FAMILY PARTNERSThe families we partner with work hard. They're expected to put in 250 - 350 hours of "sweat equity" to help build their new home and must take financial education and home repair classes. As they pay off their affordable mortgage, they're helping pay it forward to others needing shelter.
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HOW HOMEOWNERSHIP WORKS
Our Habitat Partner Families go through a vigorous vetting process and must complete 20 hours of financial education classes, dedicate 250 - 350 hours of "sweat equity" by building their own homes alongside volunteers, and meet three criteria:
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WE DON'T JUST BUILD HOUSES.
We build the foundation of community through these initiatives.
