Habitat for Humanity International has more than 2,300 affiliates operating in nearly 100 countries throughout the world. There are nearly 300 affiliates in United States. Founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller, Habitat has built more than 200,000 houses, accommodating more than one million people world-wide.

Habitat for Humanity was first incorporated on the Treasure Coast as the Martin-St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity in the summer of 1986. In 1996, due to increasing demand for services, two separate affiliates were created and Habitat for Humanity of Martin County was formed. The organization slowly transitioned from an all-volunteer staff to an executive director with support staff and is supported by an army of volunteers who donate more than 10,000 hours per year.

Habitat for Humanity of Martin County moved to its present location at 2555 S.E. Bonita Street in Stuart in November of 2007. Administrative offices are located at this site and approximately 80 percent of the building is dedicated to the ReStore retail operation.

The ReStore opened for business in March of 2008 and accepts donations of gently used furniture, appliances, construction materials, and hurricane shutters, and resells them to the general public at significantly reduced prices. To date, the ReStore has exceeded projected income goals.

Since 1986, Habitat has built more than 94 houses in Hobe Sound, Indiantown, Jensen Beach, Port Salerno and Stuart.