Habitat for Humanity of Westchester is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the not-for-profit housing ministry founded by Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976. Habitat of Westchester is an organization of thousands of volunteers who seek to eliminate poverty and homelessness throughout Westchester County, and to make decent, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and public action. Habitat invites people from all walks of life to build houses in partnership with families in need. Started in 1988, Habitat's Westchester affiliate is one of over 1,000 active affiliates located throughout all 50 states.