If you would like to help, head to our volunteer page to sign up.

Thank you for your support!

The Golden Strip Church Coalition is a coalition of about a dozen churches in the Golden Strip area of Upstate, South Carolina.  Our mission statement reads: A non-profit, ecumenical Christian ministry working to break the cycle of poverty in Golden Strip communities by partnering with Habitat for Humanity Greenville County to build decent, safe and affordable  housing for low-income families.

The main purpose of the coalition is to allow smaller churches with limited resources the opportunity to join together and build a Habitat for Humanity home.

Why Habitat for Humanity?  Habitat’s goal to help break the cycle of poverty is accomplished by giving families an opportunity to build equity and future wealth through home ownership.  In addition to the building of equity by paying down a mortgage on the home, the zero interest loans provided to the new homeowner allows them to own a home at a lower cost than their current rent payments.

What can you do?  If you are a small church in or near the Golden Strip area, consider joining the coalition.  For additional information please email

If you are an individual and wish to make a one time or long term committment to Habitat for Humanity in support of the Golden Strip Church Coalition Annual Build, please visit the Support Us – Donations page by clicking the link on the left hand column under Pages.  You can also make a donation in memory of a loved one, or as a gift to someone who already has everything.

Finally, I would like to wish you all good health and happiness during this holiday season.   May 2012 bring you good tidings.

Jerry Schafetz

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