Dorchester Habitat for Humanity to Dedicate its 74th Home

Member Submission • February 27, 2024

It takes roughly 2,000 volunteer hours and nearly $166,000 to complete each home.

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. – Dorchester Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the dedication of its 74th home, marking another milestone in their mission to provide safe and affordable housing for families in need.


The home dedication ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 29 at 9am at 708 North Hickory Street, Summerville. The keys to the new home will be presented to Kartika Brown and her children.

“The event signifies the culmination of months of hard work and dedication from volunteers, donors and our staff,” said Jaye Jones Elliott, President and CEO of Dorchester Habitat for Humanity. “The generosity and support of the community have make it possible to transform a vision of stable housing into a reality for another Dorchester County family.”


Brown worked 425 sweat equity hours building their home, other homes and working in the ReStore. She purchased at 30-year, interest-free mortgage that will be paid back to Dorchester Habitat for Humanity.


“This home represents more than just a place to live,” said homeowner Brown. “It is a foundation for a brighter future, filled with hope and opportunity! I am so grateful to all of the volunteers, donors, sponsors and the Dorchester Habitat staff.”


Dorchester Habitat for Humanity remains committed to its mission of building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. “With the dedication of each home, we move closer to realizing a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” said Jones Elliott.


For more information about Dorchester Habitat for Humanity and how you can get involved in our mission, please visit www.dorchesterhabitat.org or call 843-851-1414.

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Dorchester Habitat was founded in 1993 and has since completed 74 homes in Dorchester County. It takes roughly 2,000 volunteer hours and nearly $166,000 to complete each home. Dorchester Habitat keeps construction costs at a minimum by utilizing mostly volunteer labor and all proceeds from its ReStore to purchase materials and land.


For more information, visit dorchesterhabitat.org.

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