Brief History of Habitat for Humanity of Camden County (HFHCC)

In September of 1996 the High School began a Campus Charter that began what is Habitat for Humanity of Camden County today.

From the charter formation a steering committee was formed.  Informational meetings were set up with cities, businesses, churches, and potential donors.

In March of 1997 a Board of Directors was formed with 19 Directors.  HFHCC was officially recognized by Habitat for Humanity International. 

The affiliate’s first major donation was $1,000 check from the Kiwanis Club of Saint Marys. 

In May of 1997 incorporation Bylaws were accepted by the board of Directors and by July, HFHCC is duly incorporated by the State of Georgia as a nonprofit corporation.

November of 1997 first groundbreaking was held.

The first home was at 601 N. Camden Street in Kingsland.  Dianne Stevens worked for the Board of Education as a bus driver.  Although everyone was very excited about what HFHCC was doing for the community, Charles Scanlon never forgot about the first family that touched his heart and led to the beginnings of HFHCC.

The Stevens’ home was dedicated on September 17, 1998.

A few years later Mr. Scanlon was in his office at the school in which he worked.  There was a timid knock on the door.  A lady walked in clutching a sheet of paper.  She spoke broken English as she handed the paper to Mr. Scanlon.  She said that she wanted him to have this paper.  She thanked him for everything he had done for her.  He finally placed her as the parent of the student that lived in the horrible living conditions—the one that really bothered Mr. Scanlon into action.  He looked down and realized that she handed him a program for her home dedication.  Ms. Foy Dallas became a Habitat homeowner on June 16, 2004.  She was the 7^th home built.

Habitat for Humanity of Camden County has built or rehabbed 25 homes for families in our community.