
Your Gift Could Change a Life
By supporting Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake, you enable us to build homes, communities, and hope.
What Does It Take To Build A Habitat House for a Family?
Every Penny Counts.

$25
A Box of Nails
It takes approximately 150 pounds of nails to complete a Habitat home.

$35
A Pack of Shingles
The average Habitat house uses 288 boxes of roof shingles.

$50
A Bathroom Faucet
Habitat homes typically have 2-3 bathrooms.

$100
A Window
Replacing ten windows for a home can cost from $3,000 to $7,000.

$250
Bedroom Drywall
A typical 12×12 room will use 12 panels of drywall.

770+
homes dedicated

42,000
volunteer hours annually

$2 MM
city and school taxes by homeowners each year
own a home
do you dream of owning your own home?
You can find out how to qualify for a Habitat home, how to apply and more.
Volunteer
every hand can help
Whether you are an individual or group, learn more about the different ways you can volunteer.
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every gift changes lives
When you give to Habitat Chesapeake, you build strength and stability.