Housing Opportunities & Mission Engagement

We believe in a world where everyone — no matter who we are or where we come from — deserves a decent place to live. And we recognize that, to create this world, our work must always break down barriers, bring people of all backgrounds together, and generate equity, respect and lasting change.

Habitat for Humanity was built on the foundation of a deep-seated belief that all people deserve safe, affordable housing. By working together with people from all walks of life, we can make this vision a reality. As Habitat for Humanity International’s CEO, Jonathan Reckford has said:

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In the tradition of the radical inclusivity that infused our birthplace Koinonia Farm, Habitat’s leaders have committed to creating a space where people of all races, all faiths and all backgrounds come together in common cause.

At Habitat for Humanity for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester, we have always upheld this belief, ensuring that all are welcome—whether as staff, Board members, volunteers, homeowners, ReStore customers, or donors.

  • We commit to fostering a workplace and culture where everyone feels safe, welcome, respected, and valued.
  • We commit to bringing people together from all walks of life to build homes, communities, and hope.
  • And we commit to breaking down barriers, so that everyone can have a decent place to live.

Because Everyone Deserves A Decent Place to Live

Historic Housing Discrimination

Because the housing sector in the US has a history of discriminatory and exclusionary policies, which continue to impact access to housing to this day, we have an obligation to know that history.

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Learn About Historic Housing Discrimination

For insight into historic housing discrimination in Worcester, read the Worcester Business Journal resources here:  Redlining: An Economic Legacy – See all the elements from the WBJ-WRRB report

For an overview of this history in the US, watch Segregated by Design here:  Segregated By Design

For a discussion on housing access in the US today, watch +You Closing the Racial Homeownership Gap in the US here:  +You: Closing the racial homeownership gap in the U.S.

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