Funding for Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County comes from fundraising events and programs, and monetary and in-kind donations from individuals, churches, groups, and companies that are concerned about the presence of poverty housing in our community.

All funds are raised locally. Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County does not receive funds from Habitat for Humanity International, but instead contributes a portion of the funds we raise -- a tithe -- to help with international building efforts by Habitat for Humanity.

Two of our main fundraisers are the Flag Program and the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, both of which owe their success to a dedicated group of volunteer workers.

Participants in the Flag program pay a small annual fee to have an American flag placed in their yard on five holidays during the year.

The ReStore sells donated new and used furniture, appliances, books, building supplies, and household items to the community at affordable prices.  The ReStore is located at 37 East Cherry Street in downtown Statesboro and is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 
Donations may be dropped off on Saturdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or weekdays by appointment. We offer pickup service for large items, or large quantities of items, including leftovers from yard sales, on Saturdays. Call 489-2076 weekdays to schedule a pickup, or 764-5777 on Saturday, or email request.

Other activities include Home Sweet Habitat, the Christmas Playhouse raffle and our first benefit concert.

How do we sponsor a house?

Each Habitat house in Bulloch County is sponsored by a group which contributes funding and usually provides some or most of the labor to build the house. The average cost for a Habitat house is about $60-70,000. Beginning in 2006, the sponsorship amount is a minimum of $30,000, plus a requested 10 percent donation for our international programs. The sponsor fee is applied directly to materials and construction costs of sponsored house. Through a partnership with the City of Statesboro to develop Statesboro Pointe Subdivision, the City provides a loan of $15,000 per house, to be repaid as the mortgage is repaid. The balance of costs comes from direct contributions, affiliate fund-raising projects and mortgage payments paid by current Habitat homeowners, and supporting sponsorships.
Most sponsors provide all or some of the volunteer labor to build their sponsored house. Funding-only sponsorships are also welcome. Habitat will solicit additional volunteer labor as appropriate.

Who can sponsor a house?

Any organization is welcome to sponsor a Habitat house, including businesses, churches and civic groups. A sponsor may be a single organization, or a group of organizations that decides within its members how much each organization will raise.
In addition to the satisfaction of helping the community, most groups report a greater sense of unity and personal growth among participants in the building project.
Individuals may also sponsor homes, and memorial sponsorships are welcomed.

What else is involved in sponsoring a house?

Sponsors are asked to participate in groundbreaking or worksite blessing ceremonies, and dedication ceremonies upon completion of the house. Sponsors provide lunches for their volunteers on the work site. Sponsors are asked to provide crew leaders and other volunteer leaders for their house. Sponsors are asked to not make any gifts of clothing, furniture, etc. to homeowners while house is under construction.

When can we build?

We have a spring and fall build schedule, and are currently scheduling sponsors for 2008 and 2009 houses. For information, contact Bruce Waldron at 489-2076.

Office 515 Denmark Street, Suite 700 P.O. Box 1253 Statesboro, Georgia 30459 Phone: (912) 489-2076 Fax: (912) 764-3207 Email: Habitat for Humanity of Bulloch County Habitat ReStore 37 East Cherry Telephone (912) 764-5777 Open Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Donations accepted Saturdays at shop, or call 489-2076 M-F to arrange a Saturday pickup Maps and Directions Request pickup for ReStore donation The Habitat for Humanity International web site contains more information on Habitat's history, mission, volunteer opportunities and contact information for other Habitat affiliates around the world.