What We Do
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Community
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Dignity
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Hope
starts with a home.
Berthoud Habitat for Humanity partners with families and individuals who qualify for our program to make affordable homeownership a reality. We don't just build houses. We serve as the builder, lender, and developer, walking alongside each family every step of the way. Guided by our mission to put God's love into action, we bring volunteers, donors, and community members together to build homes, communities, and hope right here in Berthoud.
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Join us on the job site or at the ReStore. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help.
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Every dollar goes directly to building homes right here in Berthoud. Monthly giving makes an even bigger impact.
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Christine* Future Habitat homeownerThis amazing opportunity has given me a renewed sense of continuing to pay off debt, to practice mindful spending, and to feel like I will finally have a home I can call my own.
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Businesses and organizations can sponsor events, fund build days, or donate materials.
We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.
Get updates on our builds, events, and the families whose lives are changing right here in Berthoud. Sign up for our newsletter and read the stories behind the mission.
Our Community Focus
Local roots. Lasting impact.
Every home we build, every family we partner with, every volunteer who shows up — it all happens right here in our community. Watch how Berthoud Habitat is turning generosity into front doors, stability, and new beginnings.
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Becoming a Berthoud Habitat homeowner is more than receiving a house — it's earning one. Partner families contribute sweat equity hours, complete homeownership education, and purchase their home through an affordable mortgage.
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There are so many ways to be part of the mission. Volunteer on a build site, shop or donate at the ReStore, sponsor a build day, or give monthly. Whether you have an hour or a whole Saturday, there's a place for you here in Berthoud.
Building a better life for families.
Since 2000, Berthoud Habitat for Humanity has partnered with local families to make affordable homeownership possible right here in our community. These aren't just numbers — they're front doors, stability, and futures changed.
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ReStore volunteer hours1459.62
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Construction Volunteer Hours1950.24
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Homes built to date25
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Current Partner Families5
Frequent Questions
Not sure where to start?
Have you ever had a question and didn’t know where to find the answer? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
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Is a Habitat home a free house?
No, Habitat homeowners purchase their home through an affordable, no-profit mortgage. They also contribute sweat equity hours helping to build their own home and others.
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What is sweat equity?
Sweat equity is the hours future homeowners invest volunteering with Berthoud Habitat. It's one of the things that makes the Habitat model unique — families earn their home through hard work and community involvement.
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If I donate, how is my money used?
100% of your donation stays local and goes directly into our mission. You can always view our financials online to know where your donations are coming to.
