On Tuesday, January 12th, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, the strongest earthquake that country has seen in more than 200 years. Already, the disaster is being called a catastrophe of major proportions.

We need your help. The extent of Habitat's ability to help families rebuild their homes and lives after this devastating earthquake will depend on the funds we can raise for the work—and on how quickly those funds are available.

Also, check out Habitat for Humanity International's Planned Response.

Experience the Joy that Helping Others Brings

For over 25 years, Habitat for Humanity has helped low-income families reach their dreams of a place to call home.Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Central Delaware Habitat constructs simple, decent houses with the help of the homeowner-partner families. Habitat houses are sold to these families at no profit and financed with affordable, no-interest loans. The homeowners' monthly mortgage payments are used to build even more Habitat houses.

Habitat Only Builds Decent Affordable Housing

Habitat affiliates must build affordable houses. We accomplish this by partnering with various groups including volunteer workers and generous donors. Our site foremen act as team leaders to ensure our volunteers are properly led through the daily tasks with efficiency and accuracy.