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Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapters in Houston

Houston Habitat Campus Chapters are chartered student organizations within the Habitat for Humanity International campus chapter network. They give high school and college students across the Houston area a way to serve their communities, build leadership skills, and advocate for affordable housing.

Campus chapters are student-led organizations that partner with a local Habitat affiliate. Habitat for Humanity International defines four functions every chartered chapter carries out:

  • Service
  • Fundraising
  • Education
  • Advocacy

Chapter members volunteer on Houston Habitat build sites, including Robins Landing, take shifts at the ReStore on South Loop or West 34th Street, and join Neighborhood Revitalization work in Settegast and the Fifth Ward. They also recruit fellow students, educate their campuses about housing need in Harris County, advocate for affordable housing solutions, and raise funds for Houston Habitat’s work.

WHAT CAMPUS CHAPTERS DO

Houston Habitat builds and sells homes to households earning 50 to 80 percent of the area median income, and repairs homes for owners who cannot afford the work themselves. Chapters learn that model first, so they can explain it accurately on campus.

  • Organize volunteer opportunities
  • Recruit and engage student volunteers
  • Lead fundraising initiatives
  • Raise awareness about affordable housing
  • Host educational programs and events
  • Develop leadership and professional skills

Houston Habitat currently partners with chapters at:

  • Rice University
  • University of Houston
  • Prairie View A&M
  • Taylor High School
  • The Village School

Group photos of students

START A CAMPUS CHAPTER

Interested in bringing Houston Habitat to your school?

We are always looking to connect with student leaders who are passionate about service, community impact, and affordable housing. Whether you’re interested in starting a new chapter or learning more about existing opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information on youth programs, contact:
Taylor Plata
Youth Program and Campus Chapters Coordinator
TPlata@houstonhabitat.org
713-671-9993 x 240

Campus Chapter Interest Form

Thank you for your interest in starting a Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter. Please complete the information below so we can learn more about your school and how we can support your efforts.

About You

Your Name(Required)
School Type:(Required)
Grade Level / Year in School:(Required)

Campus Chapter Activities

Have you volunteered with Habitat for Humanity before?(Required)

Chapter Interest

Which chapter activities are you most interested in? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Faculty/Staff Advisor

Are you interested in serving in a leadership role?(Required)
Do you already have other students interested in participating?(Required)
If yes, approximately how many students are interested?(Required)
Do you currently have a leadership team identified?(Required)

Leadership & Membership

Do you currently have a potential faculty/staff advisor or sponsor?(Required)
If yes, please provide their information:

Chapter Development

What best describes your current status?(Required)
When would you like to launch your chapter?(Required)

Support Needed

What support would be most helpful from Houston Habitat for Humanity? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Additional Information

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