Cabot Habitat - St. John's/Mt. Pearl Habitat for Humanity

We are Cabot Habitat for Humanity Inc., an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity Canada. Incorporated as a charitable non-profit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador in May 1994, Cabot Habitat assists low income working families achieve home ownership by mobilizing local communities, volunteers, materials and financial resources through supportive, wide ranging partnerships.

Cabot Habitat has already built 30 Habitat Homes for low income families in the St. John's/Mount Pearl area.

Vision

A world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.

Mission

To mobilize volunteers and community partners in building affordable housing and promoting homeownership as a means to breaking the cycle of poverty.

Values

Housing for all: We believe that access to safe, decent and affordable housing is a basic human right that should be available to all.
Human Dignity: We believe in the worth and dignity of every human being. We respect the people we serve and those that help us in this effort and recognize them as our greatest resource.
Partnership: We believe we can best achieve our mission through meaningful and mutually-beneficial partnerships with others.
Faith in Action: We believe that faith is lived through action. Building on our Christian foundation, we serve and work with people of all faiths and beliefs in a spirit of justice and compassion.
Diversity and Inclusiveness: We believe there is a role for everyone committed to our vision, mission and values and we seek to enrich our organization through diversity

Objectives

To select families in need of adequate, suitable and affordable housing and to nurture ongoing relationships with habitat homeowners.
To mobilize kindred agencies, church and service organizations, local communities, volunteers, Habitat families, and the business community in the provision of land, labour, materials and financial resources.
To build modest homes in keeping with Habitat principles and local community standards.
To promote the ideals of Habitat for Humanity and the ongoing sense of commitment and community amongst the partnerships.