What We Do

A world where

everyone has a

decent place to live.

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Mission Statement

Volunteers building a home in a new country

Habitat International

In addition to Habitat for Humanity of Collin County’s primary local focus, we also support international efforts through Habitat for Humanity International. You can get involved! Take a Global Village volunteer trip and immerse yourself in a new culture.

Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat for Humanity International is a true world leader in addressing the issues of poor housing conditions.

Thanks in no small part to our most famous volunteers, U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn, Habitat now works in 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries and has helped 6.8 million people achieve strength, stability, and independence through safe, decent and affordable shelter.

Our History

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles. We put God’s love into action by building homes and communities. We are dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide. We encourage positive relationships throughout the community by advocating for fair housing policies and providing training to help families improve their shelter conditions.

Habitat Collin County was incorporated in 1992 with the original name of McKinney Habitat for Humanity, Inc. In 2002, we changed our name to North Collin County Habitat for Humanity to reflect our expanding service area. In 2018 we merged with South Collin County Habitat for Humanity and now function together as one affiliate called Habitat for Humanity of Collin County. We enable families throughout Collin County to achieve the dream of homeownership and dignity. Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has built over 228 new homes in Collin County with the support of our community partnerships and volunteers.

Our Core Values

  • Men working on a roof as a team

    Teamwork

    - We work together within a team environment of mutual respect, honesty and integrity to provide the opportunity to share creative solutions to diverse problems.

    - We are a group of dedicated people who believe in the organization, its mission and the value of each individual.

    - We encourage healthy debate, knowing that everyone should be heard and acknowledged.

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    Professionalism

    - We accept that we are responsible for our own actions and the outcomes those actions produce.

    - An affiliate where all staff, partners, volunteers and homeowners are treated respectfully, fairly and compassionately while still maintaining focus on its core
    mission.

    - As professionals we act with integrity, making decisions based on honesty and accountability.

    - We will present ourselves professionally, knowing that we are the face of Habitat to others.

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    Faith

    - The organization has a deeply rooted belief in Jesus Christ which influences what we do, say and think.

    - We do not discriminate based on Faith.

    - We openly communicate faith in our interactions with each other.

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    Making a Difference

    - An Organization that has passion and a strong belief in its mission to serve in our local and global communities by providing affordable housing solutions.

    - We strive to positively change lives.

Global Village

Each year in springtime, Habitat for Humanity of Collin County has a team of 10-12 people who volunteer to go to Honduras and work for five days.

We help lay foundations, build structures and housing. Through this, we spread God’s love and message of Habitat for Humanity, a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

We are always looking for a team of volunteers to join us. This act of kindness is life changing. If you think this opportunity is for you, please email Celeste Cox, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County at celeste@habitatcollincounty.org

Volunteers in global village Cambodia working on a wooden structure

Your participation in one of these trips helps support Habitat’s ongoing homebuilding efforts. While your trip may last for a week or more, your financial, emotional, and physical contributions can be life-changing for both those in the communities where you work and in your own life for years to come.

Life-Changing Events