Building hope together
We are guided by our love for God to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. Our faith in Jesus motivates us to act on behalf of those in need.
How we started
After a series of earthquakes left hundreds of thousands of people in El Salvador without a safe home, a small group of friends from Alberta felt compelled to help. They flew down for one week and built three homes for three different families. While this number may seem small, it was what formed the vision and mission of Shelter today.
How we’ve grown
Building over 5,200 homes since 2002, our goal is to create lasting impact in families lives and develop holistic and long-term transformation in communities in El Salvador.
How you can help
Teams from North America partner with Shelter to share God’s love through providing homes to families in need. This gives new hope and a better future to families, while deeply impacting the lives of those who take part.
Work alongside the Shelter Team to bring hope to the people of El Salvador
Shelter employs a staff of over 50 Salvadorans who develop community leadership, select and prepare families for the build process, and make sure everything is organized for participating teams. The Shelter Team connects with each of the families, sharing the love of God and hope of Jesus through the whole process.
Building hope for the people of El Salvador, one house at a time
“Thank you for building my house where no one can ask us to leave.”
Our Vision
Shelter is a catalyst creating positive, sustainable change for all involved in working to ensure adequate housing for all communities in El Salvador.
Our Mission
We will spread the gospel through the provision of homes, for every Salvadoran in need.
Our Values
Partnership
We come not as rescuers, but as people that desire to partner with Salvadorans.
Stewardship
We strive to direct donations, time, and relationships responsibly and efficiently.
Learning
We use our new experiences, successes, and failures to make us more effective in what we do.
Commitment
We are committed to the people we serve, and to a vision that is much bigger than all of us.
Compassion
We humbly strive to share God’s love and compassion in everything we do.
Transparency
We aspire to be transparent in our processes, through our actions, and with our resources.