Habitat for Humanity ranks No.
By tlampasona
Manassas, VA (May 10, 2011) – The work of Habitat for Humanity of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park to provide affordable housing in the Prince William region has helped Habitat for Humanity International rank as the sixth largest homebuilder on Builder magazine’s top 100 list. With 6,032 closings in 2010, this is the second time Habitat for Humanity has placed in the top 10.
“Our placement on the Builder 100 list is a testament to what can be accomplished when people work together,” said Larry Gluth, senior vice president of U.S. and Canada for Habitat for Humanity International. “So many families in the United States and around the world face an incredible need for affordable housing, and this need only increases during challenging economic times. Habitat works every day to help these families, and we are grateful for the generosity of our donors, volunteers and advocates who have joined our efforts to help families obtain safe, decent and affordable homes and to strengthen communities.”
In 2010, Habitat for Humanity of Prince William County helped three families become homeowners and repaired twelve homes for existing homeowners. The affiliate currently has two homes available for interested families.
“We are thrilled that our work to provide affordable housing has contributed to Habitat’s ranking as the sixth largest builder in the United States,” said Traci DeGroat, Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Prince William County. “We are proud to help families obtain affordable housing, and we thank our supporters for their commitment to helping families in need.”
The Builder 100 list is an annual compilation of the largest homebuilders in the country. In 2009, Habitat for Humanity ranked eighth on the list with 5,294 closings, marking the first time the organization made it to the top 10.
About Habitat for Humanity of Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park
Habitat for Humanity’s work is accomplished at the community level by affiliates—independent, locally run, nonprofit organizations. The Prince William area affiliate coordinates all aspects of Habitat home building, rehabbing and repair in
It’s locality—fund raising, property site selection, partner family selection and support, house construction, and mortgage servicing. The affiliate has built, rehabbed and repaired sixty-three (63) homes, providing safe and livable home environments for two hundred and one (201) people. To learn more about the local affiliate, visit www.habitatpwc.org.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built, rehabilitated, repaired or improved more than 400,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 2 million people. For more information, or to donate or volunteer, visit habitat.org.
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