About Us

On October 1, 1988 Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod (HHCC) was founded as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our first home was dedicated in Wellfleet in November 1989. Our 68th house was dedicated in November 2009 as part of 8 Habitat homes at Gomes Way, Harwich.  

But 68 homes with 68 families in 21+ years is just a piece of our story.

Twelve major rehabs by volunteers, with zero-interest loans for materials, allowed low income homeowners to correct substandard conditions and remain in their homes.

Countless ramps, as well as other modifications and repairs, have been completed by groups of Habitat volunteers rallying to assist neighbors in need.

Three Habitat homes have been re-sold to income-eligible buyers; all homes built since 2001 are deed restricted to continue as affordable homes in perpetuity

Dedicated volunteer leaders and crews have allowed us to actively partner with other non-profit and public agencies to lend a hand in their affordable housing initiatives. We created a decent 2-family rental in Provincetown from a condemned house and restored “the oldest house in Hyannis” to provide affordable rentals for single working people.

We developed six “conventional affordable” homes (contractor built, and sold with a bank mortgage to families at 80% of median income) at Danvers Way, Hyannis, in addition to the ten Habitat for Humanity homes built in that neighborhood.We also built five "conventional affordable" homes at Gomes Way, Harwich in addition to the 8 Habitat homes in that neighborhood.

From day one, we have tithed “a house for a house” – dedicating 10% of unrestricted donations to build Habitat homes in developing nations. And 2010 marked the 5th year that we supported a team of Habitat volunteers rebuilding in the U.S. gulf region.   

Still, the most important accomplishments are those that are beyond counting: families stabilized and thriving ….  the growing fellowship of people united by our work and mission …the empowerment of home buyers and volunteers learning new skills together,  forging new friendships and connections… the public advocacy that has made affordable housing a “front burner” issue in most Cape towns.

We are grateful for our steadfast and generous community partners.  With your active support, we will celebrate and honor our first two decades by re-dedicating ourselves to our mission and work:  building homes, hope, lives and community.

Overview

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod's mission is to help change the lives of families on the Cape who currently have inadequate housing. We accomplish this by working in partnership with families in need to build homes, restore hope, and help them continue to be a valuable member of their community.

Founded in 1988 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, we have built homes in all fifteen townships on Cape Cod and have dedicated 68 homes to date. Every home is deed restricted to be affordable, upon any future resale, in perpetuity.

Our office in West Yarmouth is open five days a week and is staffed by a full-time Executive Director, Director of Resource Development & Communications, Director of Construction, an office manager, a part-time volunteer coordinator and administrative assistant. Our office is located at 657 Route 28 in West Yarmouth.

HHCC currently has 46 Partnership Churches on Cape Cod supporting the Habitat mission and HHCC mails quarterly newsletters to over 5000 volunteers and contributors on the Cape and across the bridge.