1500th Habitat Home in Alabama

When Habitat for Humanity of Greater Birmingham broke ground on the Finley family home, it was a milestone not only for the family of five, but for Alabama’s Habitat affiliates as well – the Finley home was the 1,500th Habitat home to be built in Alabama. In late April, a team of AHFA staff members were able to get their hands dirty for a good cause by volunteering their time and labor to assist with the home's construction.

In recognition of this achievement, Glenda, Martin, Brittany, Keona, and Kendrick received the keys to their new Wylam Oaks home during the Alabama Association of Habitat for Humanity Affiliates annual conference. “This is something that my family and I need very much,” said Glenda of owning a home. “Thank you!”

Currently, 36 Habitat affiliates serve 41 counties in Alabama. Alabama affiliates are building homes at the incredible rate of more than 150 houses annually. “We're accustomed to working with Habitat; our $16 million commitment has purchased 397 mortgages to date,” said AHFA Executive Director Robert Strickland. “But this was a terrific opportunity to work on the other side of the partnership.”