Attention Habitat homeowners and applicants: We thank you so much for your interest in our homeownership program! We do our best to respond to all phone calls as quickly as possible within 48 hours, but due to a high volume of program inquiries, please ensure that you leave a detailed message with your name and contact information to receive a call back. There are also limited in-office appointments available upon request. Please contact mdubois@habitatchesapeake.org to schedule.

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Our Stories

Remembering Laverne Stokes

Remembering Laverne Stokes

It is with great sadness that we share the news that LaVerne Stokes, former leader and co-executive director at Sandtown Habitat, passed away on May 18. LaVerne was a pillar in the community and...

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Welcome Home, Najee & Francine!

Welcome Home, Najee & Francine!

On a sunny Friday morning, Habitat Chesapeake proudly welcomed its newest homeowners to Pigtown at a special home dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony. With Orioles staff and community partners in attendance, this special project marked the culmination of construction on three new-construction row homes less than a mile from Camden Yards.

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