Millard Fuller and wife Jesus started organization in 1996 . Fuller says it has provided housing for 1.5 million-plus people . Fuller received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976 . A new mission statement was issued at Koinonia dedicating the Fuller Center as `` a Christ-centered , faith-driven organization witnessing the love of God by providing opportunities for families to have a simple , decent place to live , '' according to the site . Fuller left Habitat in 1996 amid dispute with governing board .
Millard Fuller and wife Jesus started organization in 1996 . Fuller says it has provided housing for 1.5 million-plus people . Fuller received Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1976 . Fuller left Habitat in 1996 amid dispute with governing board .