Scrolling through listings one afternoon, Matt came across the Sycamore Trail Townhomes — available through Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity's new Fast-Track Homebuyer Program. The financing terms listed stopped him cold.

Every time Sandra pulled into her driveway, she glanced up at her roof. It looked fine to her. She had no reason to think otherwise. That's the thing about a home you've loved for 26 years — you stop seeing what's wearing down and start seeing everything it means to you.

If you think the ReStore is all couches, cabinets, and the occasional lamp, let us gently challenge that assumption.

“We didn’t even realize at first that the house was the reason. But it was making our daily life nearly impossible.”

When you donate your car to Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity, you’re doing more than clearing space in your driveway—you’re helping local families move toward lasting stability and the security of a safe, affordable home.

“Housing has always been my biggest interest when I was a planner,” he said. “And volunteering here, I feel like I’m doing something meaningful. I call it my Renaissance career.”

When most people think about elections, they picture national races. But the decisions made right here — in Matthews, Mint Hill, and Mecklenburg County — often have a greater impact on your daily life, especially when it comes to housing.

At Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity, we believe that preserving affordable housing is just as important as building it. That’s why we’re excited to share that our Critical Home Repair Program has officially surpassed $1 million in completed home repairs.

Myth #1: Greater Matthews Habitat Gives Away Homes Truth: Habitat homes are not free. Every Habitat homeowner purchases their home at 2%...