Habitat for Humanity
Christ Church works in conjunction with Fort Bend Habitat to build a Habitat for Humanity home for a qualified family. Habitat’s philosophy is “hands up, not a hand out.”
Volunteers from Christ Church and other churches work alongside the recipient of the home for 8-10 Saturdays to complete the home. The family must perform 300 “sweat equity” hours. If you know of a family that may qualify, please review the general criteria listed on the PreApplication and encourage them to apply by contacting Habitat at 281.403.0708 or completing the PreApplication.
Volunteers are always in need during the build and financial assistance is also greatly appreciated at anytime. Feel free to join us to “Build Dreams, One Board at a Time.” Habitat is another selection in the Gift Unto Others catalog.
Habitat Houses (1999-Present)
Most Recent Habitat for Humanity Build
Habitat Quick Fact Sheet
Team Leader: Stanton Brown
Financial Needs
It takes $60,000 to cover the costs of constructing a Habitat for Humanity home. If you would like to donate, you may do so at the church office or during worship (indicate "Habitat" in the memo line of your check). You may also give online using the button below and selecting the "Habitat for Humanity" fund.
The target for completion of our 2011 Habitat House is $23,728 (updated 11/29/11).
- A Habitat Home now costs $60,000. Labor is donated (by us!)
- The Christ Church Habitat Ministry raises these funds outside the church budget completely through donations.
- You can double your donation by checking with your Human Resource Department to see if your company will match it.
- Donations made out to Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity can be earmarked to Christ Church and will qualify for most matching funds.
- Reduce some of the cash needs with non-monetary, in-kind donations, such as: concrete, paint, electrical or plumbing services, air conditioning and heating units, and landscaping.
- If you have friends or family members in the homebuilding industry let them know about the opportunity to support such a worthy cause. If you prefer, give us their names and we can contact them.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs
- No experience is required
- We need at least 40 volunteers each Saturday
- Volunteers can be co-workers, family, or friends.
- Teens over 16 years of age can receive community service hours for graduation
- Leery of hammers? Use a paintbrush, landscape or help with food, mailings, or calling volunteers. We have plenty of opportunities.
If you are a minor (over 16 and under 21), please have your parents complete the Release and Waiver of Liability before you volunteer.
People who want to work for any given week should email their name, phone and email information to Mark Buhrke.