RPI Habitat for Humanity (HFH) became the 700th official Campus Chapter in April 2002. Since that time we have worked on multiple sites in Rensselaer and Albany Counties. We have also fully sponsored and built a home in Troy (completed May 2004).

This past summer, the two homes on the corner of 11th and Hutton Streets in Troy were completed. The families have since moved in and are beginning their new lives. These houses were built in conjunction with Rensselaer County Habitat for Humanity. There are plans to begin construction of another house on the same plot in the coming months. RPI Habitat student volunteers participate in builds just about every Saturday morning and afternoon.

While building a home is the main goal of our organization, we’re also working on making our presence well known on campus. Along with the Activities Fair held every semester, we also had a booth at the Fall Festival in October. RPI HFH also works with the community service groups on campus, and every December we make gingerbread houses with children during Troy’s annual Victoria Stroll. And, of course, you can’t forget the annual spring break trip. This year 12 students will donate their time and efforts to work in Johns Island, South Carolina, for a week in March.

Click here to learn more about the RPI HFH chapter.

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