We believe everyone deserves a decent place to call home. South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity has been building homes and hope in Thurston County since 1989. Over the next five years, we will build 164 homes, get involved today!
We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Habitat for Humanity was first imagined at Koinonia Farm in Americus, Georgia. Founded by farmer and scholar Clarence Jordan in 1942, Koinonia Farm was committed to community and racial equity.
In 1973, Clarence, along with Millard and Linda Fuller, developed the concept of “partnership housing,” which emphasizes people working side by side to build decent, affordable homes. This sparked the idea for Habitat for Humanity International, which was founded in 1976. Today, Habitat affiliates work in more than 1,400 communities and 70 countries.
A history of service…
South Puget Sound Habitat was established in 1989 by Jerry and Cindy Shultz to serve Thurston County. Working with volunteers and donors, South Puget Sound Habitat develops and builds affordable housing communities in Thurston County.
All are welcome…
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views, or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, we welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and serve people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.
SPS Habitat timeline
Non-Proselytizing Policy
Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations (Habitat) will not proselytize, nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.
South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity housing provider. We are pledged to the letter and spirit of the law and provide a program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.