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Celebrating 35 years of service
2025 marks the 35th anniversary of South County Habitat for Humanity. This year, we are taking a moment to reflect on the incredible milestones we have reached and to celebrate those who have supported us along the way. Learn more about our history below.
Join us as we celebrate our 35th Anniversary! We will be hosting several events throughout the year to celebrate our 35th anniversary - join us!
Having a safe, decent place it live has never been more important. Here in South County, many of our neighbors are struggling to find stable and affordable housing. Make a gift today.
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Milestones of the past 35 years
 1990Groundbreaking of our very first home, built in Narragansett. Pictured on the left is affiliate founder, the late and remarkable Ted Seymour (left) along with other affiliate founders. |  1990Affiliate founder, Ted Seymour, is named the first Executive Director of the SCHH. |  1990SCHH built a float and took part in the Fireman parade. |
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 1991The group "Pier Pressure" hosted the first major fundraiser for Habitat at the Ocean Mist. |  1992SCHH Hosts the first home dedication ceremony for the first home built in Narragansett. |  1993SCHH relocates and renovates two homes in North Kingstown. |
 1994SCHH hosts the first Blitz Build for a home in Charlestown. |  1994SCHH celebrates completion of the 10th home, located in North Kingstown. |  1995Former SCHH Construction leader Ken Young traveled to California to serve as a leader for the Jimmy Carter Work Project. Pictured here is Young shaking hands with President Carter. |
 1997The SCHH Women's Crew builds a home in Kingston. |  1998SCHH began renovation on 3 units in North Kingstown - the first major renovation project! |  1998Construction started on "Broad Rock Acres," our first subdivision including one rehabilitated home and four new construction. |
 1999The 20th home is built and dedicated, located in Charlestown. |  2000The Bancroft family display a plaque and cake in honor of SCHH's 10th anniversary. |  2002Launched the "House that Senate Built" campaign. |
 2002Groundbreaking ceremony for the Operations Center and ReStore in Charlestown |  2002The 30th SCHH home is built in Charlestown. |  2003Lou Raymond becomes the 2nd Executive Director of SCHH. |
 2003The "Hope Rebuilders" program was established - assisting qualifying homeowners with home repairs they could not otherwise afford. |  2003The first of several "Breakfast with Habitat" fundraisers was held to solicit multi-year pledges. The total pledged was more than $140,000. |  2005The Women's Crew was formed by Debbie McLister and Christine Fitzpatrick. |
 2006Wall-raising ceremony for a duplex in Westerly |  2007The Operations Center and ReStore in Charlestown open for business |  2005George Issa and Dan Marantz host the first yard sale, the beginnings of our ReStore. This raised more than $19,000 which was used to help finish the Operations Center. |
 2007Wall-raising ceremony is hosted for the first Faith Build home in Charlestown. |  2008With a generous donation from Wakefield Rotary Club the ReStore purchased a donation pickup truck! |  2010SCHH marches in the Memorial Day parade, celebrating 20 years of service! |
 2011Groundbreaking ceremony at Old North Village in Kingston |  2013Home for a Hero groundbreaking ceremony is hosted in Kingston. |  2015The 50th home is built |
 2015Women Constructing Hope home is built in Kingston in 2015 by all female volunteers. |  2015The "Women Constructing Hope" program was launched - an all female built home, including primarily female construction volunteers and female subcontractor. |  2017URI Greek Life raises over $100,000 for Old North Village project |
 2017Colin Penney becomes the third Executive Director of SCHH. |  2021U.S. Senator Reed visits volunteers at the construction site. |  2022Groundbreaking ceremony for a home in South Kingstown. |
 2023Work begins on the seven home Cardinal Lane development in Hopkinton. These homes were the first net zero energy homes built by SCHH! |  2024Dedication is held for the first three homes on Cardinal Lane - welcoming the new families home! |  2024The 60th South County Habitat for Humanity home was completed in Hopkinton! |
 2024Construction begins on Phase 2 of the Hopkinton project! |  2025Ribbon cutting at Cardinal Lane Phase 2 |
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