By Kevin Gilmore (SCHFH)
(Georgetown, DE) As Sussex County Habitat for Humanity (SCHFH) celebrates 34 years of building homes, communities, and hope, CEO Kevin Gilmore is taking a moment to reflect on the affiliate’s legacy and cast a bold vision for the future.
Since its founding in 1991, Sussex County Habitat has partnered with more than 200 families throughout the county to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing. In June, the organization marked a major milestone with the dedication of its 200th affordable home.
“We are where we are today because of the tens of thousands of volunteers who came out to help make each of these houses possible over the last 34 years,” said Gilmore. “Every nail hammered, every wall raised, every dollar donated – none of it happens without the passion and commitment of this incredible community.”
As the affordable housing crisis continues to intensify across Delaware, Gilmore, who has been with SCHFH since 2004, emphasized the work is far from over.
“The housing crisis calls us to action,” he said. “I look forward to partnering with local faith groups, municipalities, businesses, homebuilders, and state and local governments to help build the next 200 affordable homes in Sussex County.”
With SCHFH’s homeownership program, home repairs, and financial literacy coaching, Gilmore sees the organization continuing to play a major role in the region’s mission to provide more affordable housing opportunities.
“We hope our organization can serve as a catalyst for the creation of the thousands of affordable homes that are necessary for our society to truly thrive,” said Gilmore. “Because everyone deserves a place to call home – not just today, but for generations to come.”
To learn more about Sussex County Habitat for Humanity or to get involved, visit www.sussexcountyhabitat.org.
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About Sussex County Habitat for Humanity
Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a simple, durable place to live in dignity and safety, and that decent shelter in decent communities should be a matter of conscience and action for all. For more information or to donate, visit SussexCountyHabitat.org.
