Ranking marks the first time Habitat is in the top 10

ATLANTA (July 14, 2010) – Habitat for Humanity achieved the rank of No. 8 on the Builder 100 list with 5,294 closings, marking the first time it has been among the top 10 biggest homebuilders in the United States. The list also shows Habitat moved up three spots in 2009 from its 2008 ranking of No. 11.
“Habitat is proud to have made the top 10 on the Builder 100 list at a time when the economy has contributed to an ever growing gap between those who can afford a home and those who need a hand up. The need has never been greater,” said Larry Gluth, senior vice president of U.S. and Canada for Habitat for Humanity International.
Builder magazine’s annual Builder 100 List compiles data provided by the nation’s builders.
Also in 2009, Habitat affiliates repaired 710 homes nationwide, up from 621 homes in 2008. Around the world, Habitat for Humanity helped 61,005 low-income families by building 23,657 new houses and rehabilitating or repairing 37,348 houses.
“Habitat for Humanity affiliates have been working in more than 1,500 communities in the U.S. to ensure that more than 5,200 families had a new or renovated affordable home to live in last year,” said Mark Andrews, senior director of U.S. Operations for Habitat for Humanity International. “We could not have accomplished this work without the sustained support of local leaders, volunteers and donors.”