who we are

our vision

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.


To free Greater Nashua from substandard housing and offer low to moderate income families a chance at affordable homeownership.

our mission

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity helps lift people, fosters hope, and unites diverse groups to improve the lives of individuals, families, and communities by building, renovating, and repairing homes.

about

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity's (GNHFH) mission is to provide safe, decent and affordable housing in the southern New Hampshire towns we serve. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that works to strengthen families and communities through affordable homeownership opportunities. 


Working together side by side with corporations, like-minded community groups, faith-based organizations, schools, individual volunteers, etc., GNHFH strives to develop better, affordable living conditions which will lead to improved health, stronger childhood development, and the ability — and financial flexibility — to make forward-looking choices. 


We partner with families whose income is above public housing guidelines but are unable to qualify for conventional mortgages. Qualified families are given a hand up (not a hand out). Habitat home buyers earn the homes they build through sweat equity and by repaying affordable mortgages as well as paying city/town property taxes and homeowner insurance premiums.   


Habitat is committed to developing and uplifting families and communities in addition to constructing houses. In the spring of 2023, we will begin construction on our 16th habitat home.


who we serve

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity serves the local communities of Amherst, Brookline, Greenville, Hollis, Hudson, Lyndeborough, Mason, Merrimack, Milford, Mont Vernon, Nashua, Pelham, Wilton and Windham

myths + facts

  • MYTH: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GIVES HOUSES AWAY TO POOR PEOPLE.

    Fact: Habitat for Humanity offers homeownership opportunities to families who are unable to obtain conventional home financing. Generally, this includes those whose income is 30 to 60 percent of the area’s median income. In most cases, prospective Habitat homeowner families make a $500 down payment. Additionally, they contribute 350 hours of “sweat equity” on the construction of their home or someone else’s home. Because Habitat houses are built using donations of land, materials and labor, mortgage payments are kept affordable.



  • MYTH: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOMES REDUCE A NEIGHBORHOOD'S PROPERTY VALUES.

    Fact: Housing studies show affordable housing has no adverse effect on neighborhood property values. In fact, Habitat houses have proven to increase property values and property tax income.

  • MYTH: HABITAT HOMEOWNERS ARE ON WELFARE.

    Fact: While some Habitat homeowners receive Aid to Families with Dependent Children, most are working people. Typically, their annual income is less than half the median income in their community.

  • MYTH: YOU HAVE TO BE CHRISTIAN TO BECOME A HABITAT HOMEOWNER.

    Fact: Habitat homeowners are chosen without regard to race, religion or ethnic group, in keeping with U.S. law and with Habitat’s abiding belief that God’s love extends to everyone. Habitat also welcomes volunteers from all faiths, or no religion, who actively embrace Habitat’s goal of eliminating poverty housing from the world.

  • MYTH: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL DICTATES POLICY AND PRACTICES FOR EVERY LOCAL HABITAT ORGANIZATION.

    Fact: Local Habitat affiliates are independent organizations that operate within a specific service area within the framework of the Habitat Affiliate Covenant. Affiliates set their own operating policies based on the needs of their local community.

  • MYTH: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS AN ARM OF THE GOVERNMENT.

    Fact: Habitat for Humanity is not an arm of the government. Habitat is an independent, nonprofit organization that accepts some indirect government funds and other resources to help provide houses for those in need. We accept these funds as long as they do not limit our ability to demonstrate the love and teachings of Jesus Christ.

  • MYTH: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WAS FOUNDED BY FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER.

    Fact: Habitat was started in 1976 in Americus, Georgia by the late Millard Fuller and his wife, Linda Fuller. President Carter and his wife Rosalynn (whose home is eight miles from Americus, in Plains, Georgia) have been longtime Habitat supporters and volunteers who help bring national attention to the organization’s house-building work. Each year, they lead the Jimmy Carter Work Project to help build houses and raise awareness of the need for affordable housing.

all are welcome

Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: all who believe that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to be a part of the organization’s work regardless of race, religion, age, gender, politics or any other distinction that too often divides people. In short, we welcome volunteers, supporters and potential homeowners from all backgrounds.


As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. Greater Nashua Habitat for Humanity will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith view.