Serving Knox County Since 1987
Knox County Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1987 when Habitat for Humanity’s founder, Millard Fuller visited First Congregational United Church of Christ here in Mt. Vernon. Inspired by his message, members of the church chartered a fully volunteer driven Habitat affiliate.
Since 1987, Knox County Habitat has served over 25 families through partnership to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing. In the early 2000's, we opened our 1st ReStore location with the goal of generating revenue to fund additional builds and in 2014 hired our first Director to continue to grow our organization.
We strive to serve Knox County through providing affordable home ownership opportunities, A Brush with Kindness projects, and providing quality and affordable merchandise at our ReStore.
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Join us in building resilience through safe, decent, and affordable home-ownership.
We currently raise funds to through the ReStore, local fundraisers and donations. Our goal is to increase the number of families we serve through homeownership and our Ramp Up program and we need your help! 100% of your donation goes towards helping families in Knox County.
Changing Lives Locally, Building Opportunities Globally
Knox County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. In 1976 Millard and Linda Fuller, guided by their mentor, Clarence Jordan, founded Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, Georgia. It has since grown into a worldwide movement. There are affiliates in over 70 countries, including all 50 states of the United States and over 13.2 million people have a stable place to live with the organization’s help.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity International, please visit Habitat for Humanity International.