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Invest in hope.
We’re a community development organization giving people in poverty the opportunity to earn a house by serving their community.
Since 2008, 1,128 families have earned a house by serving 348,758 hours in a variety of locally-led initiatives like community gardens, sewing classes, and literacy programs.
Poverty is complex. Solutions take time. No shortcuts.
When it comes to building healthy, vibrant communities, there’s nothing quite as powerful as local knowledge and local initiative. That’s why our community development model is built around participation.
Doing good for others is not enough. With your help, together we’re committed to doing good with those who will transform their own communities.
Three ways to take action
1. Get our emails
Signing up for our e-news is the best way to stay connected. You’ll receive event announcements, impact stories, annual reports, and more. We will never sell your info, promise.
2. Build a house
Join us in Mexico on a build trip! Each year between September and June, we host thousands of people just like you—working side by side with local families to build their houses.
3. Give monthly
As a member of the Supply Yard, our monthly giving community, you’ll be helping to provide housing and community development opportunities to families eager to participate.
FEATURED FAMILY
Meet Martina’s family
Martina has been earning a house by participating in human development classes, part of her commitment to improve the lives of her family. Over the years, I’ve seen her children grow up—and some grandchildren be born! I’ve been with her as she and her family grieved the loss of a loved one. Yes, Martina is resilient. She is also generous.
FREE E-BOOK
What is community development, anyway?
Lots of people know 1MISSION as an organization that builds houses. But the truth is, housing is just one piece of a much larger puzzle—a participatory process called community development.
So, what do we actually mean by “community development”? Where does this approach to poverty alleviation come from? What are the underlying principles shaping this transformative work?
We’re glad you asked. In fact, we wrote an e-book for people just like you.
Download it for free and dive into the answers today.