Habitat of Humanity of Gaston County was affiliated in 1988 and built its first home in 1989. Since its founding, Habitat-Gaston has steadily increased its building capacity.  The  organization has moved from building individual homes to building blocks and has developed plans for an entire Habitat neighborhood.  Habitat’s work on McArver Street and in the Parkdale Community exemplifies the impact that the organization wants to make all over the county. Working with faith, corporate and community partners, Habitat has completed 93 houses in Gaston County:  55 houses in Gastonia, 19 in Belmont, 7 in Mt. Holly, 3 in Cherryville, 2 in Bessemer City, 5 in Dallas, and 2 in Lowell.  Through the Habitat of Humanity International tithing program, Habitat-Gaston has built over 200 houses in Honduras.  We encourage you to become involved in our mission to provide decent, affordable housing. Getting involved can happen in many ways. Which way is right for you? Here are a few examples:

• Shop and donate items to our ReStore.
• Talk to your company, church, civic group or other organization about sponsoring a home.
• Donate a car that you no longer need.
• Donate property.
• Donate a home for renovation.
• Send a donation or make a donation in honor or in memory of a loved one.
• List Habitat-Gaston as a gift recipient on your wedding registry.
• Volunteer onsite, the office or the ReStore.
• Host an event to raise funds and awareness for Habitat-Gaston.
•  Apply to be a homeowner or refer a prospective homeowner.