Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. It works locally in communities around the world to select and support homeowners, organize volunteers and coordinate house building. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 300,000 homes worldwide and had provided shelter for more than 1 million people in nearly 90 countries. It has been building more than 207 homes since 1987 in the Greater Columbus community.