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Putting Faith Into Action

Habitat for Humanity practices the "Theology of the Hammer". By building simple, decent homes with God's people in need, we put our faith in God and love of our neighbors into action.

The Theology of the Hammer is an idea coined by the co-founder of Habitat for Humanity, Millard Fuller. Habitat for Humanity dramatically uses the image of the hammer to place on the hearts of people everywhere the idea that substandard housing is socially, politically and religiously unacceptable. We must put faith and love into action. Faith communities see their ministry come alive when they reach out to help others in the nation's capital.

This theology is also about bringing together a diverse group of people from all faiths to build affordable homes and establish viable communities. It is about acknowledging our differences: political, religious, philosophical, theological and cultural, while finding common ground in using a hammer to manifest God's love.

To volunteer your group, please contact Nancy Eddy at 202-882-4600 x 224 or nancy.eddy@dchabitat.org

Unique Partnership Opportunities for Faith Groups:

Interfaith House Project:

House Sponsorship: Places of worship have the opportunity to put their faith in action by committing to sponsor or co-sponsor the construction of a home. Second Offerings: Ask your place of worship to collect a second offering for DC Habitat for Humanity.