Habitat for Humanity seeks to give witness to the Christian gospel by working in partnership with God’s people by building low cost housing for people in need who cannot afford a conventional mortgage. The aim is to create an environment of hope and dignity and a truly human existence for all people. The houses are built mostly with volunteer labor and sold to recipients at out-of-pocket cost. Habitat carries the mortgage with no interest charges. The justification for this may be found in the Bible, in Exodus 22:25.

Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity builds houses in Bridgeton, Millville, and Vineland. No Government funding of any kind is accepted. Habitat relies completely on citizens, churches, and organizations to be partners in this ministry.

Cumberland County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International in Amerucus, Georgia, which is now considered the largest independent home builder in the world.