Habitat for Humanity of Durham is a global non-profit housing organization that operates on Christian principles. Their mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope by putting God's love into action. In their vision, they strive for a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Habitat for Humanity of Durham is dedicated to improving housing conditions locally and worldwide. They achieve this by constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving homes, advocating for fair housing policies, and providing training and access to resources for families to improve their living conditions. The organization was founded on the belief that every individual deserves a simple, durable place to live with dignity and safety.

It originated from Durham's faith community and a commitment to service. Since its establishment in 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Durham has helped over 600 families achieve their homeownership goals, both locally and internationally. Habitat for Humanity of Durham has an open-door policy and welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.

They also serve people in need of decent housing, regardless of race or religion. It is important to note that Habitat does not proselytize or promote any particular faith. As part of the global Habitat for Humanity organization, founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity of Durham has contributed to building, renovating, and repairing over 600,000 decent and affordable houses, benefiting more than 3 million people worldwide