Tithe
The Lima affiliate gives a tithe every year to Habitat for Humanity International. The money is used to build homes around the world.
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Habitat for Humanity International Ezra Millstein
In accordance with the Biblical model of tithing, all Habitat affiliates give 10% of undesignated gifts to one of nearly 70 countries in which Habitat for Humanity is active.
For every dollar tithed from the Lima Area Habitat for Humanity:
- 50% goes to Guatemala
- 50% goes to Africa/Middle East
From 1992-2020, the Lima Area Habitat has given approximately $287,000 in tithe money, which has impacted over 120 international families. More specifically, our affiliate has been a partner with Habitat Guatemala since 2005. During this 15 year partnership, the Lima affiliate has tithed over $111,698. This tithe has impacted over 95 families in Guatemala through the construction of 13 homes and 82 healthy home kits: smokeless stoves, water filters, and hygienic latrines.