What is Thrivent Builds Homes?

Through Thrivent Builds Homes, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will sponsor the construction of hundreds of additional Habitat for Humanity homes every year in the United States by combining the efforts of 2.8 million Thrivent Financial members with Lutheran congregations and institutions, communities, partner families and Habitat affiliates. More than two-thirds of the funding for each home will be contributed by Thrivent Financial, its members and local chapters. The remaining funding will be raised through the ongoing efforts of local Lutheran congregations and Habitat affiliates.

Since 1991, Thrivent Financial and its members have worked with Habitat for Humanity to build more than 500 homes, raise more than $25 million and contribute more than 1.4 million volunteer hours. With Thrivent Builds more homes can be built in less time than was possible with past programs. In addition, all Habitat affiliates tithe (that is, take 10% of funds raised) to support building Habitat homes in other countries. Tithing from Thrivent Builds Homes contributions will allow up to 500 additional homes to be constructed around the world.

Project Orange County:

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County is dedicated to ending substandard housing and building strong communities in Orange County. They partner with local businesses, community organizations, faith communities, cities and volunteers to build simple decent homes which are sold to qualified families for closing costs, 1% down payment, and a long-term mortgage.

The Orange County reality:
$506,000 is the media home price.
$1,595 is the average OC rent for a two-bedroom apartment.
$111,900 is the average income needed to afford a median priced OC home.
$46,500 is the average income earned by a Habitat For Humanity receipent family

Join Us :

Members of Grace will be building a home in Fullerton on Saturday, September 13th. This is a great service project for your family, your small group, or just yourself. You'll meet new people, have loads of fun, and feel great while helping a local family get a hand-up, not a hand-out. Plus, many families serve alongside the volunteers to help build their future home.

Get more information or sign-up with Elizabeth SanFilippo by emailing RussellSanFilipp@aol.com.