Frequently Asked Questions

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As a proud covenant partner of The Fuller Center for Housing in Americus, Georgia, we share a commitment to a grass-roots, Christ-centered approach to ending poverty housing worldwide.

📋 About The Fuller Center for Housing of Delaware

Learn more about who we are, our history, and how our faith-based mission

drives every repair, build, and partnership we take on.

Linda and Millard Fuller.

Hand-painted wood board with the words “Love, Trust, God lives here”

Faith-filled message carved into a wood beam.

Volunteer and family cutting ribbon at a tiny house ceremony

A joyful beginning for a family in their new home.

What is the Fuller Center for Housing?

A faith-driven nonprofit helping families through affordable home repairs and tiny house communities.

Are you a Christian organization?

We are! The Fuller Center is an ecumenical Christian organization that bases its work on what Millard Fuller called, “The Economics of Jesus” and “The Theology of the Hammer.” We work in partnership with God and men and women around the world as we build God’s Kingdom on earth by improving and transforming lives. We gladly invite and welcome volunteers and supporters of all faiths who share our basic belief in giving people dignity by helping them have simple, decent, and dignified housing.

Do you have to be a Christian to be affiliated with The Fuller Center?

Absolutely not! We work with people of all faiths who share our basic belief in giving dignity to all by helping them be safely and adequately housed.

Are you affiliated with Habitat for Humanity?

We share similar roots, but we are a separate organization founded by Millard and Linda Fuller after Habitat.

How are you different from Habitat for Humanity?

Since both organizations were founded by Millard and Linda Fuller and share the same goal of eradicating poverty housing worldwide, there are naturally many similarities. However, The Fuller Center is different in four key ways:

The Fuller Center seeks to empower local organizations, keeping a lean and efficient structure. By keeping salaries and operating expenses at a minimum, we ensure that a high percentage of the money we receive is at work building houses in local communities.
The Fuller Center continues the practice of building homes at no profit and charging no interest.
We feel strongly that government has a critical role in providing adequate shelter. However, while we gratefully accept government help in acquiring land or installing infrastructure, we do not accept government funds for house building.
In its repair ministry, The Fuller Center utilizes a unique repayment method which does not require the home as collateral. This innovation has allowed us to reach out to help the folks who are deemed “too poor to help” by the credit and financial standards of Habitat for Humanity and others.

Are you competing with Habitat for Humanity?

Absolutely not! More than one billion people live in poverty housing around the world. The worldwide housing situation is so grave that we need Habitat, The Fuller Center, and thousands of other such organizations. And since the need is so great, we believe God will provide enough resources to all these ministries to accomplish God’s work.

Do you have or build housing for the homeless?

No. Our Greater Blessings Repair program is geared toward senior, disabled, and veteran homeowners who need safety repairs to keep them in their houses. Our veteran housing is for working veterans unable to find rental housing that they can afford; those with very low, low, and moderate Area Median Income.

Do you work with other nonprofits?

Yes. We collaborate with churches, businesses, and community organizations.

Can I tour a project site?

Yes! Contact us to arrange a tour of a current or completed project site.

How are you funded?

Through individual donations, grants, partnerships, and the generosity of our volunteers. We accept no government money.

💌 Still have questions about who we are?

🏡 About Our Work (How Our Programs Work)

Explore how our repair, build, and housing support programs work—and why our grassroots

approach creates lasting impact for Delaware communities.

How does The FCHDE choose cities or regions in which to work?

Communities know best what their communities need. They recognize need in their regions approach The FCHDE is there to help them address their concerns. We know the need is great, and we will go where we are asked to help.

What services do you provide?

Ou Greater Blessings Program provides low income homeowners safety repairs to keep them in their houses, and we create tiny house communities for our working veterans.

Who qualifies for help?

Low-income homeowners, especially seniors, veterans, and families.

Do you charge for repairs or housing?

Our Greater Blessings Repair Program lets families repay the cost of repairs voluntarily, helping others in turn. A basic feature of the Greater Blessing Program is that the beneficiaries are invited to receive the Greater Blessing by voluntarily repaying the repair costs over time and on terms they can afford. The difference between this and our other building work is that with a Greater Blessing project there is no loan document or lien against the property. This fundamentally affects the way payments are accounted for.

What makes your housing solutions different?

We focus on small, affordable, high-impact housing that fits into existing communities. We also focus on critical repairs, ramps, and upgrades for accessibility and safety.

👉 Explore how our programs work

Child painting a front porch railing with help from adult

Families of all ages pitching in to create change.

Hands-on work makes small homes possible.

Transforming lives through critical repairs.

🛠 Volunteer Questions

Whether you’re swinging a hammer or lending a hand behind the scenes,

here’s what to know about volunteering with us.

Two volunteers with caulking guns laughing during a build day

Volunteering brings purpose—and fun!

Volunteers from the Bike Adventure building a ramp

Creating safe, accessible homes one project at a time.

How can I get involved?

Visit our Volunteer page to sign up for construction, admin, or outreach support.

I don't want to "swing a hammer" so how can I get involved?

Whether it's helping with materials, managing site logistics, or refreshing workers, we welcome volunteers with behind-the-scenes talents.

Help guide our mission by serving as a site coordinator, team lead, or board member. Leadership opportunities are available for passionate changemakers.

Visit our Volunteer page to sign up for construction, admin, or outreach support.

Do I need experience?

No! We welcome all skill levels and provide training.

Can I volunteer as a group?

Yes — we support workdays for schools, businesses, and churches.

Is there a minimum time commitment?

You can volunteer for a single day or on a recurring basis.

Are there age requirements?

Volunteers under 18 may need adult supervision. We love having student, church, and high school/college teams.

What should I bring?

Dress for physical work and wear closed-toe shoes. We'll provide tools and safety gear.

🛠 Sign up to serve with us

💳 Giving & Donations

Common questions about how to give, where your donations go, and how you

can make a bigger impact through recurring gifts or covered fees.

How can I donate?

Online via our Giving page, by mail, or in-kind donations like tools or materials.

Can I set up recurring gifts?

Yes. Monthly giving makes the delivery of our programs at a predictable rate, creating a lasting impact.

Can I cover processing fees?

Yes — we offer that option so your full gift goes to work. We also can receive checks and ACH transfers.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

Yes. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. 87-2644552

How is my gift used?

Funds go directly to building and repair projects in Delaware and the administration thereof.

Do you accept legacy or planned gifts?

Yes — reach out to discuss your giving options.

🧡 Give a Gift

Every dollar builds dignity, shelter, and opportunity.

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Where your donation becomes someone’s safe space.

📝 Submit a Project

If you or someone you know needs help with home repairs or housing,

here’s how to apply and what to expect.

Volunteer installing siding on a home for a senior resident

Restoring safety and comfort, one wall at a time.

Homes built with hands, hearts, and hope.

Who can apply for help?

We serve low-income homeowners, veterans, and seniors in need of repairs.

How do I apply?

Visit the Submit a Project page and fill out the form.

What kinds of projects do you accept??

THE GREATER BLESSING PROGRAM is designed to help low income homeowners, often the elderly, handicapped, and veterans, do basic health and safety repairs to their homes. In many cases these repairs allow the homeowner to stay in a house that they might otherwise be forced to leave .The program allows for repairs costing up to $5,000 in materials and professional labor. Most of the work is done by volunteers working with the homeowner. Examples include landscaping, painting, roof repairs, accessibility ramps, basic safety upgrades.