Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area works in partnership with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. All donations are sincerely appreciated.
Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area (HFH-C) is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Located in Carlsbad, NM, Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area works in partnership with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. Volunteers
provide most of the labor, with individual, corporate and foundation donors providing money and materials to build Habitat houses. Partner families themselves invest hundreds of hours of labor – “sweat equity” - into building their homes, the homes of other families and helping Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area as needed. The mortgage payments go into a revolving fund that is used to build more houses. In addition to the blitz build, volunteer are always needed to assist the build on scheduled work days, to serve as chairpersons on the board of directors, or to serve as lead or a member of one of the committees. For more information, please call the office of Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area in Carlsbad, NM at (575) 234-9658. If you desire to volunteer please print the Volunteer form and mail it to the address on the form. If you would like to join the Builder's Club, please download the form and mail it to the Habitat for Humanity of Carlsbad Area mailing address on the form. If you or someone you know is in need of decent, affordable housing, and would like to apply, please download the Applicant Questionnaire document here, and mail in to the address on the document. Re-Occurring Events:
HFH-C Board Meeting - the first Monday of each month at the HFH-C Office, 116 S 6th Street, at 6:30 PM
Friday Focus - Every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Family Support Meeting - Second Monday of each month at Office, 116 S 6th Street, at 6:30 PM
Annual Events:
Carlsbad Business Fair - October 17, 2013
Eddy County Fair -
House #18 Build – Every third Saturday of each month beginning at 8:00 AM unless notified otherwise. Electric Light Parade - November 30, 2013
If you would like to donate to Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area or Habitat for Humanity International, please visit https://www.habitat.org/cd/giving/one/donate.aspx?link=6. At the left of the donation page, please select “Designate Your Gift”, enter 88220 in the zip code, and select Carlsbad in order to donate to Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area. If you desire to ensure your donation reaches Habitat for Humanity Carlsbad Area, mail it to PO Box 277, Carlsbad, NM 88221-0277.