Habitat for Humanity of York County’s work to provide affordable housing in York County has helped Habitat for Humanity International rank as the sixth largest homebuilder on Builder magazine’s top 100 list.  With 6,032 closings in 2010, this is the second time Habitat for Humanity has placed in the top 10.

“Our placement on the Builder 100 list is a testament to what can be accomplished when people work together,” said Larry Gluth, senior vice president of U.S. and Canada for Habitat for Humanity International. “So many families in the United States and around the world face an incredible need for affordable housing, and this need only increases during challenging economic times. Habitat works every day to help these families, and we are grateful for the generosity of our donors, volunteers and advocates who have joined our efforts to help families obtain safe, decent and affordable homes and to strengthen communities.”

In 2010, Habitat for Humanity of York County helped three families obtain affordable housing.  In 2011, the affiliate has completed one home in Rock Hill and one home in Clover.  New home dedications for these homes occurred on June 29^th and July 1^st.  The very popular Women Build began July 16^th and the Home for the Holidays Build begins September 10^th.  Since 1988, the York County affiliate has built 48 homes.

“We are thrilled that our work to provide affordable housing has contributed to Habitat’s ranking as the sixth largest builder in the United States,” said Tim Veeck, Executive Director of York County Habitat.  “We are proud to help families obtain affordable housing, and we thank our supporters for their commitment to partner with qualified families in need.”

The Builder 100 list is an annual compilation of the largest homebuilders in the country. In 2009, Habitat for Humanity ranked eighth on the list with 5,294 closings, marking the first time the organization made it to the top 10.