Volunteers of America, 340 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US

HistoryHabitat for Humanity International (HFHI) was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller and is headquartered in Americus, Georgia. The Calcasieu Area affiliate of HFHI was founded in 1992. Affiliates are local 501(c)(3) organizations of HFHI that direct house-building work in their own communities. There are over 1,500 U.S. affiliates in all 50 states, with an international presence in 90 countries.SpecialtiesHabitat is a nonprofit Christian foundation that works in partnership with God, volunteers, and businesses to help repair and build decent homes for lower income families. Habitat is not a give-away program 'Its A Hand Up Not A Hand Out'. Each homeowner is responsible for their monthly mortgage payments and must invest 300 hours of labor into the building of their home, the homes of others and other HFHCA activities.