Affordable homeownership is transformational for families, especially those with low incomes. When a family owns their home, they build intergenerational wealth through home equity.
The positive effects of homeownership touch every part of their lives: homeowners are more active in their communities, their children perform better in school, their health improves, and they are able to achieve financial stability that is passed on for generations.
Check out the resources below to understand how Richmond Habitat’s work is changing lives and building equity through shelter.