Theology of the Hammer
Habitat for Humanity was founded as an ecumenical organization deep-rooted in Christian principles with a mission to eliminate substandard housing and homelessness worldwide. We strive to make adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Since its inception in 1990, our San Gabriel Valley affiliate has depended on the religious community — composed of all faith traditions — to put into action the theology of the hammer. As Habitat’s founder, Millard Fuller, explained, “Everyone can use the hammer as an instrument to manifest God’s love. We may disagree on all sorts of other things … but we can agree on the idea of building homes with God’s people in need, and in doing so using biblical economics: no profit and no interest.”
Learn more at our Faith Relations Committee page.
Get Your Congregation Involved!
Learn about Faith Builds, where your congregation commits to funding and volunteering a targeted amount of money and hours — helping build a home physically and financially!
Form a local Apostles Build or House of Abraham.
Donate, directly or indirectly:
- Include SGVHFH in your annual budget to become a permanent sponsor
- Collect a special offering designated for Habitat or a specific build
- Support us one coin at a time with our Houses for Hope
- Raise targeted funds for MiniSponsorships
Pray for and with us — now and for the International Day of Prayer and Action each September!
Participate in Holidays with Habitat activities.
Subscribe to our Building on Faith eNewsletter.
Encourage individual participation: include Habitat in your bulletin announcements, at Ministry Fairs and on your website. Aside from construction volunteers, members of your group can also help at our ReStores, serve refreshments at our sites on Saturday, join a committee or use their talents to create gifts for our homeowner families.
Advocate on our behalf! Talk to your congregation, city council, state representatives and the federal government about the need for permanent affordable housing for lower-income families. Learn more about World Habitat Day, an official United Nations-designated day.