We are currently seeking volunteers to join our Family Support Committee. If you or someone you know is passionate about serving others, this is a great way to get involved. Become an advocate for our partner families in Cortland/Homer and Groton!
Don Gagnon and his nearly completed home in Lansing. Be a part of the final stages of construction by contacting volunteer@tchabitat.com
Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties (TCHFH) is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Together with volunteers, organizations, and partner families, TCHFH strives to energize neighborhoods and communities by building and revitalizing homes for those in need. TCHFH serves the greater Ithaca, New York area.
Habitat homes are built by volunteers, both skilled and novice, who wish to help families in need of affordable, decent housing. More than 450 volunteers participated in the most recent builds in Dryden and Cortland. We are currently finishing our 14th and 15th home in our community and starting to look ahead to next year! We will be starting three houses, two in Tompkins County and one in Cortland County. Additionally, for every house TCHFH builds here, in the United States, we are committed to providing significant financial support of house-building efforts in other countries by participating in the tithe program. Right now, we are supporting our 10th international house. Since 2009, all of our tithe has been designated to go to Habitat Haiti.
In 2007, the TCHFH Board of Directors adopted a “build green” policy. This affiliate is committed to building and rehabbing as energy-efficient and environmentally “green” as possible, while still ensuring that the homes are affordable. Our first “green” build was completed at 165 Tompkins Street in Cortland. The Board has recently committed to building handicap adaptable. We have a ranch styled house plan that we hope to use repeatedly that will allow us to comply with the ADA guidelines for handicap adaptability.
Support Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties by volunteering time and skills either on the construction site; in our office; at a fundraising/friendraising event; or on a committee. Be a part of a rewarding experience and an energetic team. Donations of land, vehicles, tools,funds, and building materials are welcomed. With the community’s support Habitat will continue to build affordable homes for our families in need.
