From Left to Right: Gary, Beth, Laura and Laura's brothers Eric & Matthew on a family trip. Laura is a hardworking healthcare professional and caring mother who grew up in Cincinnati, but education and career have taken her out of state. Although she no longer lives in the area, Laura is deeply passionate about the community she called home for so many years and was inspired to become a monthly donor after her beloved father, Gary, became a devoted volunteer with Habitat for

Brenda and her husband, Norman, have been married for 39 years and have been living in their home for the past 15 years. Their home has been their sanctuary, a place they’ve made their own. “Home is everything,” Brenda shares. When Brenda went to make updates to their crawl space, she noticed a pool of water that led her to discover several repairs needed to be made to prevent further water damage and leaks. “We didn’t even know we had a problem,” says Brenda. Brenda and Norm

Mysheia Millings-Wiley, known as Mimi, to most, was a stay-at-home mom running a cleaning business, when she decided she wanted a change. She had long dreamed of renovating homes but needed to learn the skills to do so. She began looking for ways she could learn the basics of construction when she discovered Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati’s Construction Training Program (CTP). “I decided to enroll in the Construction Training Program when I was at a point in life

Matt Heringer has worked at Delta for over 30 years and has been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati for more than 15 years. “What started as a volunteer day turned into something I really connected with,” says Matt. He continues to come back, even volunteering in his free time, because he has seen firsthand the impact of Habitat’s work across the globe.

Realtors know how much homeownership matters to families and individuals. Homeownership offers stability for people to grow, change, and chase their dreams. The Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (RAGC) understands the importance of homeownership and decided to team up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati to help raise funds, walls, and awareness in the region. The Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (RAGC) has supported the Real Estate Community Build since

Twenty years ago, Carmen partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati (formerly Millcreek Habitat) to build and buy her home. After struggling with privacy and safety in apartments, and living with her mother, she knew she needed a change. “I was at the time in my life where I said, ‘It’s time to get a home,’” shares Carmen. “Gotta get a house. Whatever it takes.” Carmen was selected for Habitat’s homeownership program after her aunt surprised her by filling out

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is proud to announce a new partnership with Wright-Patt Credit Union®, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families build stronger futures. Wright-Patt Credit Union is furthering their commitment to community by supporting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati's mission to create attainable homeownership opportunities throughout the region. Their generous sponsorship will help more families achieve the stability

After years of military service and providing for his three children, Terrence Gragson found himself searching for a career change. A Cincinnati native and two-time Iraq War veteran, Terrence served in the United States Army from 2006 to 2017. When the economy slowed and job opportunities became harder to find, he began looking for a new career that felt stable. That search led him to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati’s Construction Training Program. Over the six-wee

For Greg “Aaron” Anderson, becoming a homeowner gave him the chance to provide his daughter, Lyric, with a safer, more stable life. Before partnering with Habitat for Humanity, Aaron and Lyric lived in a one-bedroom rental home that had several ongoing problems. Leaks from both the roof and basement damaged their belongings, the windows would not fully close, and the conditions inside and outside the home often felt unsafe. Aaron, a single father who works full-time as a Trai

Attention: On June 30th, the ReStores will consolidate locations, and the Cheviot and Bellevue locations will permanently close.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is supported in part by strong corporate partnerships that advance both its mission and its day-to-day impact. Among those partners is Millcraft Paper, a long-standing, family-owned company whose guiding principles, passion, responsibility, and aspiration, closely align with the values and mission of Habitat for Humanity. Millcraft’s relationship with Habitat began with a recommendation from a now retired team member, who identified

From February 13-21, 2026, eighteen representatives from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati traveled to El Salvador as part of Habitat for Humanity International’s Global Village program that combines service-learning and cultural immersion for a weeklong international volunteer experience.

Meet Ellen – a volunteer door greeter at the Florence ReStore! Ellen began volunteering with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore a few months ago and quickly became a valued member of the team. In her role as a door greeter, Ellen welcomes every customer, helps keep the store clean and organized, and is always ready to lend a hand wherever she is needed. Ellen was inspired to volunteer at the ReStore by a desire to get more involved in the community and to help others. She

Now in its third year, the Real Estate Community Build unites professionals from every aspect of the real estate industry to raise funds, raise walls, and raise awareness for affordable housing. From realtors, lenders, and appraisers to builders, title companies, and anyone real estate–adjacent, the Real Estate Community Build invites industry professionals to set aside competition to come together in support of a local family’s journey to homeownership. Few leaders champion

Habitat has submitted a request to the City of Cincinnati for funds from their carryover budget. This Tuesday, February 17, 2026, City Council is voting to approve the request during their budget meeting. These funds will be used to build Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in the City of Cincinnati.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadine Gibson as Chief Operations Officer. Gibson is the first individual to officially hold this title as the organization expands the former Director of Operations role to meet evolving needs and an anticipated period of significant growth. Gibson is an experienced project manager with an extensive background in real estate and deep-rooted ties to the Cincinnati nonprofit community. She b

On Veteran’s Day, Shirley welcomed volunteers to her 1950‘s home on a tree-lined street in Forest Park. Shirley, a U.S. Marine veteran, was nominated for a landscaping project as part of Habitat’s Veteran’s Day of service event. Shirley is a part of Habitat’s Veteran Repair Program. Over the last few years, Shirley's husband experienced health and mobility challenges, and Shirley often worried about accidents during simple daily routines, such as stepping into the shower. Thr

Trudy has been a valued associate at the Florence ReStore for the past two years, having recently celebrated her anniversary in October. From day one, Trudy has been a wonderful addition to the Florence team, and the feeling is mutual—her coworkers love working with her, and Trudy truly enjoys being part of such a supportive group. Her manager, Traci, recently praised Trudy for her strong customer service skills, especially her ability to successfully enroll customers in the

In mid-October 2025, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati traveled down to Asheville, North Carolina, to build with Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) for one week!

We recently partnered with Debra, a homeowner who has lived in her house for 21 years. Like many seniors in our community, Debra found herself facing housing challenges outside her budget. After a series of heavy rains with water leaking into her home, Debra reached out to Habitat.