The Fuller Center for Housing believes government has an important role to play in addressing housing needs. But one of our foundational principles draws a clear distinction between partnering with government where appropriate and depending upon government to fund the building of homes. The Fuller Center does not seek or accept government funding for the […]
Category: How we build a better world
We are a grass-roots nonprofit … and we always will be
Fuller Center for Housing of Greater New York Executive Director champions getting youth involved in a lifetime of volunteering. We are a grass-roots nonprofit … and we always will be Editor’s note: “How we build a better world” is a regular series of articles featuring a closer look at the methods and principles of enlightened […]
Global Builders volunteers build homes, goodwill, and a better world
Global Builders form a “bucket brigade” while serving in Armenia. Global Builders volunteers build homes, goodwill, and a better world Editor’s note: “How we build a better world” is a regular series of articles featuring a closer look at the methods and principles of enlightened charity that make our affordable housing ministry work so effectively. […]
“Sweat equity” furthers families’ sense of pride, ownership
Many Fuller Center homeowner partners — such as Brandy Spivey working on her home in Fitzgerald, Georgia, a few months ago — not only meet but also far exceed their “sweat equity” requirements. “Sweat equity” furthers families’ sense of pride, ownership Editor’s note: “How we build a better world” is a regular series of articles […]
Keeping homes “simple and decent” key to affordability
Fuller Center homes in the United States feature simple home plans and amenities to keep the houses affordable for our homeowner partners. Keeping homes “simple and decent” key to affordability Editor’s note: “How we build a better world” is a regular series of articles taking a closer look at the methods and principles of enlightened […]
Our mission unites good-hearted people even in divided times
Fuller Center volunteers assemble on day one of the 2017 Millard Fuller Legacy Build in Indianapolis. Our mission unites good-hearted people even in divided times Editor’s note: “How we build a better world” is a regular series of articles offering a closer look at the methods and principles of enlightened charity that make our affordable […]
The Theology of the Hammer puts faith into action, building homes & hope
Fuller Center home dedications feature the presentation of a new Bible to our homeowner partner families. Theology of the Hammer puts faith into action to build homes & hope Editor’s note: “How we build a better world” is a regular series of articles featuring a closer look at the methods and principles of enlightened charity […]
“A hand-up instead of a handout” is one of our guiding principles, not a cliché
“It’s not a handout — this is the best opportunity I’ve had to own something that’s affordable without having to pay a whole lot of ridiculous interest,” 20-year U.S. Navy veteran Charles Smith told us after his 2021 home dedication in Shreveport, Louisiana. Many of the veterans with whom we have partnered have explicitly told […]