Crystal Coast Habitat for Humanity (CCHFH) is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International which was founded in 1976. CCHFH is an ecumenical, Christian, non-profit organization that builds and renovates decent, affordable housing with and for people in need in Carteret County and Havelock, North Carolina.

MISSION STATEMENT: "Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere. Citizens from all walks of life without discrimination are helped as our volunteers build to develop communities where every family has an opportunity to live in a sturdy, well constructed home. Our goal is to help provide decent housing in viable communities so that every person can experience God’s love and live and grow into all that God intended."

The Habitat for Humanity International web site contains more information on Habitat's history, mission, volunteer opportunities and contact information for other Habitat affiliates around the world.

• Homes are built with volunteer labor and as much donated materials as possible.
• Homeowners are carefully selected and must:
  • Have a housing need
  • Meet our income guidelines, and be able to pay a mortgage payment
  • Have plan to complete 400 hours of sweat equity, work in their home and other habitat projects.
• Materials and costs to build a Habitat house average about $45,000. Including land costs, a typical Habitat homeowner’s mortgage is $60,000 to $70,000.
• No interest is charged on the homeowner's mortgage loan. Terms are based on what that person can afford to pay. A typical Habitat mortgage is 20 years.
• As of May 2005 we are currently working on our 62nd home.