Our Mission

Seeking to put God's love into action, Cape Fear Habitat brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Founded in 1987 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Cape Fear Habitat has served more than 400 hard-working families through the construction and rehabilitation of homes throughout Pender, Duplin, and New Hanover Counties. Each year thousands of community members come together as volunteers, donors, and future homeowners to become part of the solution to this region’s affordable housing crisis.

Who We Serve

Habitat homebuyers are of low to moderate-income, with a stable employment record and decent credit history. Participants qualify based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner and volunteer. We also help families stay in their homes through our Repair Program.

How We Work

We are a non-profit housing ministry that works with government agencies, corporations, and philanthropic donors to offer hard-working families “a hand up, not a hand out” to build equity, financial stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership and financial education.

Why We Do It

It’s clear there is a housing crisis burdening hard-working families in our communities. Affordable homeownership leads to better health, better education, and better neighborhoods. Cape Fear Habitat homes give families a path towards financial stability, strength, and self-reliance.