Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity

Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization based in Moorhead, Minnesota. It is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a larger organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness. Established in 1991, Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity serves families in Cass and Clay counties. The organization partners with local businesses, churches, and volunteers to construct homes for qualifying families. Volunteers contribute most of the labor, while individual and corporate donors provide financial and material support. Partner families actively participate in the building process, investing 250 hours of labor, known as "sweat equity," into constructing their own homes and those of others. Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity emphasizes the partnership aspect of homeownership. Partner families make interest-free mortgage payments, contributing to a fund that supports the construction of additional homes. Through this model, the organization aims to provide families with the opportunity to achieve homeownership while simultaneously furthering Habitat's mission of accessible, decent, and affordable housing. For more information about Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity, visit lakeagassizhabitat.org.