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  • Stock & IRA Gifts | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati

    Stock and IRA Gifts Other Ways to Give Financial Donations Donate Goods or Services Other Ways to Give Corporate Partnership Pope Leo Village Real Estate Build Women Build Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati welcomes gifts of stock and has a brokerage account with Merrill Lynch for your convenience in transferring publicly traded securities. Electronic delivery of shares is the most secure and expedient process available and provides efficient internal control as well as cost savings. Benefits of gifts of stocks and bonds: Avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock Receive a charitable income tax deduction Helps Habitat purchase materials to build and repair more homes for hardworking Greater Cincinnati families It’s a simple three-step process for donating securities to Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati: 1. Contact Your Broker with your donation intentions. Have them transfer the securities to: Merrill Private Wealth Management Nick Riordan 312 Walnut Street, Suite 2400 Cincinnati, OH 45202 DTC Number: 8862 Beneficiary Account Number: 7LS-03000 Beneficiary Account Name: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati Brokerage Contact Information: Nick Riordan, +1 513 562-2085 or Katie Andrews, +1 513 579-3895 Toll Free: 1-866-579-3888, Fax: +1 513 322-4417 2. Notify HFHGC of your intentions 1. Please notify us at Development@HabitatCincinnati.org or 513-482-5605 that you initiated the stock gift, as stocks arrive in our account without identification. This will ensure the gift reaches Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati as you intended, and that we know how you would like it to be used. The date that the control of the stock is transferred is key to determining the tax deduction for the gift. Please provide: Donor's first and last name, phone number and address Name of the company the stock shares are coming from Number of shares to be donated Name and phone number of broker/custodian When broker will be directed to execute the gift Whether gift is for general support or a specific purpose Shortly after receiving your gift, a gift acknowledgement letter will be provided for tax purposes. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is obligated to record your gift as of the day it is received into its brokerage account. With increased year-end transactions, please plan charitable giving early. Consult your financial advisor before initiating a charitable gift arrangement. Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati does not provide financial, tax, or legal advice. Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Contributions If you are at least 70½ years old, you may make a charitable rollover gift of up to $108,000 each year directly from your IRA. An IRA Charitable Rollover Gift satisfies your annual required minimum distribution, can be given directly to Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati, and is excluded from your taxable gross income—potentially reducing your tax liability. Contact your IRA account administrator to initiate your gift. Request that funds be transferred directly to Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati. Ensure your name is included on the donation paperwork for tracking and acknowledgment purposes. Important Notes Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati encourages donors to consult their financial advisors to ensure optimal tax benefits and compliance with all IRS requirements. All gifts help build affordable homes for families in Greater Cincinnati. For accounting and recognition purposes, always notify Habitat when making any gift of stock, bonds, or IRA contributions.

  • Global Village Trips | Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati

    International volunteer opportunities Habitat Greater Cincinnati Individual Volunteers Community Volunteers Corporate Volunteers Habitat Young Professionals Global Village Trips every country Global Village Trips Habitat for Humanity International builds in more than 80 countries around the world, working in local villages and communities to address the most urgent housing and health needs. Each year Habitat for Humanity “tithes” 10% of privately raised undesignated funds to support Habitat’s mission worldwide with a goal of eliminating poverty housing and homelessness. Our tithe goes towards building homes in Nepal, Cambodia, El Salvador, and Kenya. Our tithe has made it possible for more than 1,000 families in Kenya, El Salvador, Cambodia, and Nepal to have decent, affordable housing. Interested in joining a Global Village Trip? We are thrilled to announce that Global Village is back! After a break following the pandemic, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati will be traveling to Kenya in November as part of Global Village. HFHGC trip opportunities are closed at this time. Check back for information about trips through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati. More Opportunities our global tithe partners

  • Eastside Spotlight | Habitat Cincinnati

    "It's a huge opportunity to have fun together, and at the end of the day when you leave, you can look back and see that something you did is concrete, it's there, and it's going to be there for a long time." -John Wright, Eastside Coalition < Return to Annual Report Spotlight: Faith in Action Eastside Coalition John Nolan from St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, John Wright from St. Paul United Methodist Church, and Roy Johnson from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church are three long-time members of the Eastside Coalition. We sat down with these men to talk about the success of their coalition and why they chose to partner with Habitat. The Eastside Coalition is made up of 11 churches of all different denominations and sizes who share a common interest in helping build Habitat homes. The group banded together in 1996 to raise funds and mobilize volunteers to build their first Habitat home. Since then, the group has built almost 90 homes and these three men have been building homes together for over a decade. John Nolan says that the way St. Barnabas helps is by sharing their "people, money, and time." Each church has its own outreach efforts which work to raise money for Habitat. They have their own ways of supporting Habitat, and they share ideas with one another. His church, for example, hosts an annual benefit concert in the summer. The money that they raise goes directly to Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati. "We have a long history of being involved with Habitat, and we have a specific amount of money each year in our outreach budget that goes to Habitat so it's a very important part of our ministry," says Roy Johnson of Good Shepard Lutheran Church. He also told us about how Habitat events, activities, and volunteer opportunities are present in each of their church newsletters. "We're always promoting it, and we're very blessed that our pastors are really into Habitat." Habitat welcomes anyone of all abilities to get involved. "It's crucial to point out that most of us volunteers had no background in construction. The appeal is the ability to go out and learn how to use your hands, learn more about house-building; it's on the job training," says Wright. He shared a memory of working with an 85-year-old volunteer who helped him to move scaffolding. "Anybody can do almost anything if they want, and anybody can contribute." "One of the aspects that I think makes it work is that there are many ways people can get involved," Wright continues. There are many roles from fundraising, recruiting, and organizing to packing lunches, swinging a hammer, and painting the walls. "It gives different talents an opportunity to help." Eastside Coalition Over the Years Each of the Eastside Coalition churches believes in sharing God's love with people outside their own doors. Working with Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati allows them to put their faith into action and see change within their own community. "It's a rewarding thing… you spread goodwill and our folks feel [that] they're getting involved with the community, literally," says Nolan. "It's local," starts Wright. "We do some things that are national or international, but this is local, and it gives us the sense that we're doing something here." He talks about the importance of hands-on work, to do something in your own backyard. "It's doing something that is lasting, and you can see the benefit." Wright, Nolan, and Johnson all agree that they enjoy being able to see the direct impact in their community. "It's a huge opportunity to have fun together, and at the end of the day when you leave, you can look back and see that something you did is concrete, it's there, and it's going to be there for a long time," says Wright. Plus, they explain that volunteering is fun and has allowed them to bond with others. "It's a community," says Johnson. Working with Habitat allows the churches and coalitions to connect and strengthen their own sense of community. "You get to meet some of the church members that you otherwise might not have," says Wright. Because there are so many ways to get involved with Habitat, volunteer opportunities appeal to people from all different backgrounds." "You get to talk while you're working, and you get to know them better," says Nolan. "Comradery is a big part of it. We get to tease each other, trade bad jokes. We learn from each other's mistakes or learn from someone who knows more than you. You can take some of those skills home." Nolan says he's now better at home improvement projects because of his time spent on Habitat build sites. When asked about their favorite memories with the Eastside Coalition and Habitat, Nolan responds, "we could talk about this for hours!" But a few key memories came to mind, like signing the lumber for a new home with well wishes and blessings, listening to a homeowner speak at a dedication ceremony, and working alongside the homebuyers to build their homes. One of Johnson's favorite memories is when a family from his own church was able to purchase a Habitat home. After immigrating from Africa and moving to Cincinnati, this family started going to church at Good Shepherd Lutheran and through the church found out about Habitat's homeownership program. Johnson enjoyed working alongside them to build their home and said it was rewarding watching a good family put down roots in their community. "The stability that a house brings a family can't really be overstated," says Nolan. "So the fact that Habitat is addressing that is encouraging." Even though it takes months to build a house and there's such a need, you get to help a family. "You have to start somewhere." "It's so important that [churches] get to know the Habitat story and that you can make a difference," says Johnson. "It's a collective enterprise to address a real need. It's self-satisfying," says Nolan. Interested churches can join one of the existing coalitions involved with Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati. "The number one necessity is enthusiasm," says Wright. "If you show up and give it a try, you'll learn on the job. It's not hard, it's fun!" Want to join a coalition or learn more about how your faith community can partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati? Contact Te'Airea Powell teairea.powell@habitatcincinnati.org

  • Corporate Partnership | Habitat Cincinnati

    Corporate Partnership At Habitat for Humanity, we believe in partnerships that are mutually beneficial. Corporate sponsors join in our mission of creating and preserving affordable homeownership in Greater Cincinnati. Benefits of corporate sponsorship include alignment with a strong, trusted non-profit brand, recognition in our marketing materials and on construction sites, employee team building opportunities, and participation in home dedications and other key Habitat events. Financial Donations Donate Goods or Services Other Ways to Give Corporate Partnership Pope Leo Village Real Estate Build Women Build Partnership Opportunities For more information about corporate partnerships contact Kerry Hendel kerry.hendel@habitatcincinnati.org . 77% of Americans feel a stronger emotional connection to purpose driven companies.* 66% would switch from a product they typically buy to a new product from a purpose driven company. * Why partner with Habitat? Team Building Your employees will leave their build day feeling empowered, connected to each other and to the community. Change Lives The work of Habitat for Humanity is impactful and changes lives for generations. Habitat homebuyers build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage made possible by your sponsorship. Your investment makes a difference, and with a meaningful partnership your team will witness the impact on a family first-hand. Brand Alignment Research shows that the Habitat brand is one of the most recognized brands worldwide (as recognizable as Starbucks). Our brand is trusted, beloved, and is inspiring to others. The Habitat brand ranks # 1 in several brand indexes, and in 2017, was valued at $15.6 billion. By partnering with Habitat you communicate to your customers, employees, and stakeholders that your business has a strong social purpose that aligns with your business objectives. Meet Our 2023-2024 Sponsors $250,000+ Hamilton County Community Development Ohio Department of Development The Procter & Gamble Company $100,000+ City of Cincinnati - Community Development Ohio National Foundation Butler County Community Development Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee The Anna & Harold Huffman Foundation $50,000+ George B. Riley Trust Estate Ohio Housing Trust Fund The Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) $25,000+ Bank of America Merrill Lynch Heart in Hand Needleart The Home Depot Foundation pep, LLC Christ Church Cathedral Fifth Third Bank Foundation $10,000+ Bellarmine Chapel Union Savings Bank Cisco Foundation Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Chemed Foundation Delta Air Lines Inc. Disabled Veterans' National Foundation The Ed and Joann Hubert Family Foundation

  • External Repair Resources | Habitat Cincinnati

    External Resources Not eligible for Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati's Critical Repair Program? See if you qualify for these other repair programs available in the tri-state area! Habitat for Humanity is not affiliated with these programs and is not liable for any decisions or efforts made by these organizations. Please contact these organizations directly with any questions or concerns. The Home Ownership Center of Greater Cincinnati 513.961.2800 2820 Vernon Place; Cincinnati, OH 45219 http://www.hometoday.cc/ Down payment assistance, home improvement and repairs assistance and loans People Working Cooperatively 513.351.7921 4612 Paddock Road; Cincinnati, OH 45229 http://www.pwchomerepairs.org/ People Working Cooperatively is a non-profit organization serving low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. PWC provides free professional critical home repairs, weatherization, mobility modification, and maintenance services to help residents stay safely in their homes Catholic Charities 859.581.8974 3629 Church Street; Covington, KY 41015 http://www.covingtoncharities.org/ Housing program includes budget and credit repair counseling, home purchase preparation, landlord/tenant mediation, financial literacy education, foreclosure and loss mitigation counseling, foreclosure education and home repair and maintenance skill development City of Lawrenceburg 812.532.3558 Has funds available for city residents only for heating, AC, and other roof repairs Revive + Thrive Home Repair Loan Program 211 www.HamiltonCountyHome.org This low-interest loan program provides Hamilton County homeowners (outside of Cincinnati) with a pathway to affordable, accessible home repairs that promote long-term stability. Whether it’s plumbing, roofing, or general maintenance, support is available every step of the way.

  • FY23 Annual Report | Habitat Cincinnati

    July 1, 2022- June 30, 2023 Annual Report Introduction | Programs & Services | Volunteers | ReStore | Donors | Financials "Our shared commitment to affordable housing and building community will reach new heights. Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, we are changing lives and building a stronger, more vibrant Cincinnati." A letter from the CEO Growing Together Dear Friends, As I reflect on my first year as CEO of this incredible organization, I am filled with gratitude and excitement. Over the past year, we have achieved remarkable milestones together, and I am eager to share our progress and vision with you. We can’t thank you enough for all that you helped accomplish in the last year. Despite the challenges we've faced following the pandemic, this year has been one of significant achievements. At the beginning of the year, we expanded the Critical Repair Program and introduced Aging in Place. We are now able to partner with older low-income homeowners to repair and modify their homes to ensure safety and independence as they age. This new initiative was met with overwhelming interest from the community setting in motion an exponential growth plan for our home repair programs. This year alone, we improved living conditions of 66 households, a 164% increase from the year before. With your help, we built 16 new homes, marking the highest number of homes constructed in a single year since the onset of the pandemic. These homes represent stable and affordable housing solutions for 16 first-time homebuyer families in Greater Cincinnati. In the spring, we formed a partnership with CityLink to lead a workforce development program. The Habitat Construction Training Program empowers individuals to enter careers in commercial and residential construction. Our deep knowledge as a top builder paired with CityLink’s expertise in removing barriers to student success is creating brighter futures. We know that a strong construction workforce is critical to our vision of strong communities and affordable housing. As we look forward, we are embarking on a season of unprecedented growth. Housing affordability is one of the most pressing issues facing our community, and with our ambitious strategic plan, we will rise to the challenge as an equitable and sustainable solution to the current housing crisis. This year, we will take advantage of one-time relief funding from the State of Ohio and Hamilton County to build and repair more homes. The generous gift from Mackenzie Scott will allow us to grow our team immediately and sustain expanded operations. The opening of the sixth Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Loveland will provide additional revenue needed to create more opportunities for affordable homeownership in our community. As we look ahead to the challenges and opportunities of the coming year, we do so with confidence, knowing that our shared commitment to affordable housing and building community will continue to make a profound impact. Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, we are changing lives and building a stronger, more vibrant Cincinnati. With Gratitude, Joe Hansbauer President & CEO “Living with [my mom] actually helped me buy my own home. [...] It literally was the foundation for myself to be able to build off of for my family.” -Alisha, daughter of Habitat homeowner Affordable Homeownership Impacts Generations Sheree and Alishi a 's Story The Year at a Glance July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 115 households partnered with Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati to build or improve their homes two new programs launched: Aging in Place, and Construction Training Program 1,930 volunteers gave over 30,941 hours of their time 13 new policies and initiatives were implemented as part of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan Award Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati was voted a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati 99 households improved their homes through the Critical Repair Programs and Rock the Block "When I think about building and buying a new home with Habitat, what immediately comes to mind, is building a community. A community built among the current and future homeowners who shared a similar journey. The community that was built amongst the construction team, and the community connections that were made with all the volunteers who shared their stories. Each and every interaction holds a special place in my heart. For my family and I, becoming a homeowner means carrying on traditions that I had growing up as a child. But also carrying and creating new traditions of my own. We have so many memories to be created within these walls. Most importantly, homeownership means we created a legacy--a legacy for my children. And from the financial homeownership classes, […] I can now pass this knowledge on to my children so they can also make wise choices as they grow older and travel on their own journey in life's adventure. Most importantly, I cannot create my family's legacy without thanking the legacy of Habitat for Humanity […] whose vision has empowered affordable homeownership but also the immense amount of appreciation, knowledge, and skills learned and gained plus the rewarding feeling of being hands-on and partnering with so many wonderful and encouraging people that I would never forget." -Felicia Habitat Homeowner, 2023, Evanston Your Impact: Programs & Services Creating A ffordable Homeownership 16 families became first-time homeowners through the Affordable Homeownership Program 81% of new homeowners this year were minorities. 75% of homes were purchased by single mothers with minor children 12 mortgages were paid off in full 6 new homeowners work in the healthcare industry 26 kids moved into Habitat homes this year Habitat’s homeownership program sells homes to families with affordable, 30-year, zero-interest mortgages, helping first-time homeowners enter the market and build equity. Learn More About Homeownership “Being able to stay stable in the house and the community I’ve known for my whole life means a lot. It’s great” See George and Darla's Story Your Impact: Programs & Services Preserving Affordable Homeownership 89% of Critical Repair participants were over age 60 36 homeowners partnered to make their homes more accessible 46 households partnered with Habitat to complete repairs that were critical to the safety and stability of their home 33 military families improved their home through the Veteran Repair Program 33 households partnered to complete minor home preservation projects through Rock the Block 66 homes were repaired through the Critical Home Repair Programs. Exponential Growth for Critical Home Repair As the housing stock in our area ages, the need for critical home repair is increasing. This is especially true for senior and veteran populations. At Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, we believe that partnering with existing low-income homeowners to repair their homes, is a critical part of ensuring everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. Thanks to your support, we were able to begin ramping up operations to meet this critical need in our community. Number of Households served: Critical Home Repair FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 (goal) Through the Critical Home Repair Programs you are helping to preserve homeownership in our community. Through repairs and accessibility modifications, low-income senior or veteran homeowners are able to remain stable and safe in their homes and communities. Learn More About Repair "The reason why I got into construction is because I wanted to have a career. I want to help people— there's a need for housing. I have a plan to help people just like Habitat for Humanity does. I really look forward to starting this journey and this program has helped me tremendously." -Ivory, Construction Training Graduate Your Impact: Programs & Services NEW Construction Training This year, your support helped us to take an innovative look at the labor shortage in the construction industry. In April, we teamed up with CityLink to offer our first pilot session for the Habitat Construction Training Program. The Habitat for Humanity Construction Training Program, or CTP, is a workforce development initiative designed to train and prepare individuals for careers in the construction industry over a 4-week period. The Construction Training Program helps further our mission to build stronger communities and provide affordable housing solutions to families in need. Learn More About Construction Training 12 students graduated from the first pilot sessions ready to enter the workforce 100% of students had the opportunity to interview for positions in the residential and commercial construction industry 2 certifications earned by each student: OSHA-10 & NCCER Core Certifications Thanks to our community of supporters Growing in Partnership Your Impact Volunteers 1,930 individuals volunteered their time on build sites, Habitat ReStores, and in support roles 30,941 hours served by volunteers $902,549 the value volunteers gave to the organization based on the Ohio Value of Volunteer Time Report Top Construction Volunteers 1. John Wright, 800+ hours 2. Dan Aerni, 600+ 3. John Nolan, 500+ Top ReStore Volunteers 1. Joann Roseberry, 388 hours 2. Kaitlin Bills, 187 hours 3. Arjun Sharma, 164 hours "The experience of volunteering is so rewarding. It's teamwork making dreamwork, and in the process, making someone's dream of homeownership become a reality. A real win-win!" -Anne Pielage, corporate team-build volunteer Learn More About Team Build Days "It is always fun to visit the ReStore. It takes me at least three times around the store to see everything. You never know what you will find, but I always find something. It's a lot of fun if you have some time to look around. Great prices too." -Tonya, Google Review Your Impact ReStore 33,352 people donated items to the ReStore 89,688 people shopped at the ReStore $3.614 million in ReStore sales for Habitat's mission 4.7 million pounds of material kept out of landfills This year, the Habitat Greater Cincinnati ReStore net earnings equaled the direct cost of building four homes! Learn More About Habitat ReStore "It's a huge opportunity to have fun together, and at the end of the day when you leave, you can look back and see that something you did is concrete, it's there, and it's going to be there for a long time." -John Wright, Eastside Coalition Your Impact Faith Groups Faith groups have been a central part of our organization at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati since our founding. Today, hundreds of faith partners live out their values by supporting the mission of Habitat. All across Greater Cincinnati, faith congregations work individually and together as coalitions to both fund and build Habitat homes in partnership with first-time homebuyers. 13,098 volunteer hours served by faith groups $124,427 raised by faith groups 7 homes built with the financial support of faith groups John Nolan, Roy Johnson, and John Wright represent three different churches that belong to the Eastside Coalition and have each been involved with Habitat for Humanity for over a decade. Since 1997, Eastside Coalition has built at least 89 homes in partnership with Habitat Greater Cincinnati. Hear from these three men about their experience as part of a church coalition. Eastside Coalition Spotlight Your Impact Donors 2,214 individual donors gave financial gifts to support the mission of Habitat 114 businesses provided financial support to Habitat projects 910 new donors made a gift to Habitat Greater Cincinnati for the first time Sources of Donation Revenue 4 % Faith Communities 31% Corporate Partners 32% Individuals 26% Government 7 % Foundations Thank you to our FY23 Mission Partners Thank you to all the organizations that partner with us to help realize our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We couldn’t do our work without you and your decision to invest in our community. Corporations* AARP of Ohio American Modern Foundation Bank of America Merrill Lynch BHDP Architecture BSI Engineering Chemed Foundation Connexus Credit Union Donatos Family Foundation Ethicon Endo-Surgery Feldkamp Marketing Hills Property Management JPMorgan Chase & Co. Microsoft pep, LLC PNC Foundation Regency Centers Republic Bank Skanska USA State Farm Insurance The Home Depot Foundation The Ohio National Foundation The Procter & Gamble Company Total Quality Logistics Tri-State Wholesale Building Supplies US Bank Vinebrook Homes, LLC *corporate sponsors of $5,000 or more. Gifts Made In-Kind** Crossroads Missions / Help Build Hope DuPont Ernst Concrete Fairfield Township IKEA Schneider Electric Village of Lockland Village of Lockland Comunity Improvement Corporation Whirlpool Corporation Yale Residential Security Products, Inc. **donation value of $5,000 or more. Excludes ReStore GIK. Foundations Disabled Veternan's National Foundation George B. Riley Trust Estate Kaplan Foundation Maxwell C. Weaver Foundation The G. Richard & Jane S. Thomas Foundation The Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation The Sutphin Family Foundation William P. Anderson Foundation Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation Public Funding Butler County Community Development Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Development Ohio Housing Trust Fund Faith Communities All Saints Church Anderson Hills Church Ascension & Holy Trinity Church Bellarmine Chapel Burress Temple Apostolic Church Christ Church Glendale Cincinnati Meeting of Religious Society of Friends Dance With Your Heart Inc. Disciples Christian Church Erlanger Christian Church, Inc. Evergreen Presbyterian Church Faith Lutheran Church & Campus Ministry Faith Lutheran Church, Finneytown Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Greater Liberty Baptist Church Inc. Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Knights of Columbus, Council 12359 Oak Hills Presbyterian Church Our Lord Christ the King Church Oxford Presbyterian Women Oxford United Methodist Church Pleasant Run Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church of Wyoming Runyan Memorial Christian Church Society of the Transfiguration St. Barnabas Episcopal Church St. Paul Community United Methodist Church St. Paul's United Church of Christ St. Peter & St. Paul United Church of Christ St. Stephen Church St. Thomas Episcopal Church St. Vincent Ferrer Church Sycamore Presbyterian Church The Community of the Good Shepherd The Presbyterian Church of Hamilton Westwood UMC - United Methodist Women Faith Coalitions Eastside Coalition Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church Evergreen Presbyterian Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hartzell United Presbyterian Church St Paul United Methodist St Thomas Episcopal Church St Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church Sycamore Presbyterian Church Wyoming Presbyterian Church Hope Coalition Ascension and Holy Trinity, Wyoming Calvary, Clifton Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati Christ Church, Glendale St. Andrew's, Evanston Shalom Coalition Anderson Hills Church Armstrong Chapel Bellarmine Chapel Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church New Vision United Methodist Church Our Lord Christ the King Church St. Cecilia Church St. Stephen Church Sycamore Coalition Faith Community UMC Good Shepherd Montgomery Community Church West Chester UMC Special Thanks to Dedicated Service Groups A-Team Hammer & Heart Squad Westfed "Thanks to you, your support has made it possible for us to give our babies and mother a safe and healthy place to live and grow. That's all we ever wanted! You have made an enormous impact, not only changing our lives but also changing the lives of other families in our community. I am grateful to God for using you to bless us. Thank you for making our dreams come true." -The Pierani Family, future Habitat Homeowners Donate FY 23 Board of Directors Amanda Hill, Chair Female Forward Don Oliver, Vice Chair altafiber Debbie Brooks Prominent Title Company Steven L. Chaney Ohio National Financial Services Michael Q. Dozier Ethicon Endo-Surgery Tonia H. Elrod P&G JR Foster Robert Louis Group Joanna Kemper Diversity Crew Angie Krausen Messer Construction Co. Robert F. Noschang Western & Southern Financial Mel Rodriguez Bank of America Jacob Samad Robins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker Ennis Tait New Beginnings Church of the Living God Harry Watson St. Elizabeth Healthcare Audited Financials Previous Years Financials

  • Employer Information Form | Habitat Cincinnati

    Looking for eager, hard-working employees to join your crew? Graduates of the Habitat Construction Training Program demonstrate that they are eager to learn, reliable, punctual, and ready for entry-level positions on commercial or residential construction sites. Graduates are OSHA-10 & NCCER Core Certified and earn over 160 hours of hands-on training, inside and outside the classroom. Want exclusive and priority benefits and opportunities to engage with potential employees? Check out our sponsorship opportunities. Sponsor a Cohort Learn more about hiring program graduates. Fill out the form below and a representative will reach out to answer any questions. You will have the opportunity to schedule a time to interview upcoming graduates at our training location. First Name Last Name Email Phone Company Submit your request Your request has been submitted

  • Repair Program Spotlight | Habitat Cincinnati

    “Being able to stay stable in the house and the community I’ve known for my whole life means a lot. It’s great” < Return to Annual Report Spotlight: Repair Program George and Darla's Story George, a veteran, and his wife Darla have lived in their home for 12 years, but for George, his ties to the house go back generations. “I grew up two doors down. My grandmother lived in this house, and my aunt. I remember being here as a child. There are pictures of me as a boy in this house.” George and Darla reached out to Habitat for Humanity to help replace the gutters and downspouts of their 100-year-old family home. “I don’t have to worry about the gutters every time it rains now, or we get a windstorm because, once the first one started falling off I knew it was a just a matter of time before they all came down,” says Darla. “I’m a big worry wart and I know gutters are a very expensive thing to do.” “We can’t afford to fix things as they break unfortunately, so the repairs have definitely helped us be able to stay here in our home. We can’t afford to go out and pay rent that goes up every year. When you own your own house, you don’t have to worry about all that stuff. You don’t have to worry about getting evicted. We have six cats and a dog. In a rental, we wouldn’t be able to keep our animals,” says Darla. “Being able to stay stable in the house and the community I’ve known for my whole life means a lot. It’s great,” says George. Their stability extends beyond the couple. Darla’s daughter and their two grandchildren also live in the home. “I grew up with this house and now the grandchildren are doing the same thing. This is the only home they’ve ever had and we’ll pass it along to them too eventually,” says George “Stability means a lot. Especially as you get older,” says Darla. “We like to get out and sit on the porch and watch the birds and the squirrels. […] We really can’t go anywhere in the neighborhood without running into someone we know. A lot of people have grown up here. It’s a little bit of a family town.” As we left George and Darla’s home, George says,” she is worried about less now.” “Yes, one less thing to worry about,” says Darla. With your help, the Critical Repair Program provides much-needed stability and independence for aging homeowners in our community. donate today! more homeowner stories

  • FY24 Annual Report | Habitat Cincinnati

    Fy 2024 Annual Report: Habtiat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati. FY24 Annual Report growing together July 1, 2023- June 30, 2024 Annual Report Introduction | Homeownership | Repair | CTP | Volunteers | ReStore | Donors | Financials "Your support has been the driving force, empowering us to take bold strides toward a future where everyone in Greater Cincinnati has a safe, decent place to call home." A letter from the CEO Dear Friends, Growth brings undeniable excitement, and this year was filled with forward momentum that touched all parts of our mission—more families served, more homes repaired, more people engaged. It’s visible in every Habitat child thriving in the safety of a stable home, and in every parent who, for the first time, can finally plan for the future. Times like these are electric—filled with contagious energy and a powerful vision of what’s possible. As we begin this new year and reflect on the last, I am deeply inspired by the growth we’ve achieved together. Thanks to your generous contributions—through donations, volunteering, or steadfast support—we partnered with 162 families to build, repair, and renovate homes across the Tri-State Area. Six classes of Construction Training Program students graduated, gaining new opportunities to advance their careers. And with the opening of our sixth ReStore, we expanded our revenue streams, empowering us to do even more in the communities we serve. At Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, we recognize that this exciting period of growth is only possible because of you. Your support has been the driving force, empowering us to take bold strides toward a future where everyone in Greater Cincinnati has a safe, decent place to call home. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and the trust you’ve placed in us to deliver our mission. As we begin a new year, I hope you share in the excitement—excitement for all that is possible. With today’s housing needs in clear view, your support empowers us to build on our progress in innovative ways. Together, we can continue to grow and change even more lives through the transformative power of home. Joe Hansbauer President & CEO Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati The Year in Review July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 162 households partnered with Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati to build or improve their homes. This year... Program Growth To address the growing need for housing and home repairs in our community, we implemented a plan to expand our programs. Affordable Homeownership The affordable homeownership program creates opportunities for first-time homebuyers in need of adequate housing to build their homes alongside volunteers and purchase their home with an affordable mortgage. Affordable Homeownership Program 17 new-construction homes were built. FY 2024 Program Highlights “These are things I wouldn’t even be thinking about doing if I was in a different setting. A pplying [to Habitat] was the best thing in my life that I feel like I did.” Sylvia, Habitat homeowner since 2004 Sylvia and Janie: Affordable Homeownership Program Sylvia and Janie are sisters and Habitat homeowners on the same street in Mt. Auburn. In April, both sisters paid off their mortgages. They share their story of growing up in a small apartment in a government housing project, and the impact that Habitat has had on their lives over the last 20 years. Read More Critical Home Repair The Critical Repair Program assists low-income homeowners with home repairs and accessibility modifications so that they can remain safe and stable in their homes. Critical Repair Program 40 military-connected families partnered with the Critical Repair Program to improve their home. FY 2024 Program Highlights “I hope that this will always be a house of peace. It’s a wonderful house.” Esther, Critical Repair Program Participant Esther's Story: Critical Repair Program Esther wants her house of 58 years to be a place where anyone can feel welcome—where people can “come in and find peace.” Esther spends her time volunteering with Hospice and visiting young men in prison. After her husband passed away, Esther knew her home needed work, but wasn’t able to afford the repairs. This year, she worked with the Critical Repair Program to replace her roof and gutters allowing her to remain safe and stable in her beloved home. Read More Construction Training The Habitat for Humanity Construction Training Program, or CTP, is a workforce development initiative designed to train and prepare individuals for careers in the construction industry. Construction Training Program 5 Construction Training Cohorts in FY24. FY 2024 Program Highlights “Habitat helped to start my career .” Terrell, Construction Training Graduate Terrell's Story: Construction Training Program In October, Terrell joined the Habitat Construction Training Program with goals of becoming an electrician. As part of the program, Terrell spent time on Habitat build sites where he met long-time volunteer, John. Terrell says that John helped start his career by informally mentoring him and teaching him skills that would help him in his career. Terrell was selected to join the prestigious IBEW Electrical Union in May and currently works as an apprentice. you made it possible. Your Impact: Volunteers Volunteers are a vital part of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, and it was an incredible year. You helped raise walls, repair and beautify homes, and support the ReStores. We could not have done it without you. Learn About Volunteering 35,136 hours served by volunteers FY 2024 Volunteer Highlights Your Impact: Faith We are so grateful to those of you who are motivated by your faith to support Habitat as volunteers, advocates, prayer partners, and financial donors. Learn About Faith Support 6 homes sponsored by faith coalitions FY 2024 Faith Highlights Your Impact: Advocacy We would not be able to do it without the support of the governments and elected officials who support affordable housing policies. 135 hours advocating for affordable housing policies. FY 2024 Advocacy Highlights Your Impact: ReStore The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati ReStore supports affordable homeownership by selling new and donated home goods and building materials. Proceeds help fund Habitat projects, while the ReStore promotes sustainability by diverting usable items from landfills and offering affordable options to the community. This year we opened our sixth ReStore location in Loveland, Ohio in March 2024. This additional store will provide necessary income to build even more homes in our community. Learn More about the ReStore 7,751 people donated items to the ReStore FY 2024 ReStore Highlights Your Impact: Donors You contributed in a big way this year. We are so grateful to everyone who contributed financially to support our mission. 2,221 donors made financial contributions. FY 2024 Donor Highlights Sources of Donation Revenue "It's easy for me to ask for money when I believe in a project. Fundraising might seem daunting, but it really isn't especially if you have ten of your friends giving $25 to $50. It's not a lot of money, but it really makes a difference. The collaboration among friends and supporting the community to be a better place to live in is so rewarding." Melinda Kirk Stenger, Women Build Leader Melinda's Story: Women Build Last year over 144 women joined Women Build to fundraise and construct a home in Lower Price Hill. Together these women raised $52,193 to support the direct cost of materials to build the home. Melinda Kirk Stenger was a key Women Build leader who helped make it happen. Read More Corporations* Bank of America Merrill Lynch BHDP Architecture BSI Engineering Chemed Foundation Cisco Foundation Citi Delta Air Lines Inc. Donatos Family Foundation Enterprise Holdings Foundation Ethicon Surgical Technologies Fund Feldkamp Marketing FIS Global GE Foundation General Electric Credit Union Guardian Savings Bank Heart in Hand Needleart Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. pep, LLC Republic Bank SORTA/Metro State Farm Insurance The Home Depot Foundation The Ohio National Foundation The Procter & Gamble Company Union Savings Bank Vinebrook Homes, LLC *corporate sponsors of $5,000 or more. Gifts Made In-Kind** Bouldin Builders Crossroads Missions/Help Build Hope DuPont Ernst Concrete Hamilton County Reutilization Corp. Jason Gerth Plumbing Levolor Maksim Roofing Schneider Electric Whirlpool Corporation Window World **donation value of $5,000 or more. Excludes ReStore GIK. Foundations Disabled Veteran’s National Foundation Fifth Third Foundation CRO, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee George B. Riley Trust Estate Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee James J. and Joan A. Gardner Family Foundation The Anna & Harold Huffman Foundation The Ed and Joann Hubert Family Foundation The Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation Public Funding Butler County Community Development City of Cincinnati - Community Development Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Development Ohio Department of Development Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Ohio Housing Trust Fund Faith Communities All Saints Church Anderson Hills Church Bellarmine Chapel Burress Temple Apostolic Church Calvary Episcopal Church Christ Church Cathedral Christ Church Glendale Christ Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Meeting of Religious Society of Friends Erlanger Christian Church, Inc. Fairfield Church of Christ Faith Lutheran Church & Campus Ministry Faith Lutheran Church, Finneytown Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Greater Liberty Baptist Church Inc. Greenhills Community Church Presbyterian Hartzell United Methodist Church Hilliard United Methodist Church Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Oak Hills Presbyterian Church Our Lord Christ the King Church Oxford Presbyterian Women Oxford United Methodist Church Parkside Christian Church Pleasant Run Presbyterian Women’s Association Presbyterian Church of Wyoming Runyan Memorial Christian Church Society of the Transfiguration St. Barnabas Episcopal Church St. Paul Community United Methodist Church St. Paul’s United Church of Christ St. Peter & St. Paul United Church of Christ St. Thomas Episcopal Church St. Vincent Ferrer Church Sycamore Presbyterian Church The Community of the Good Shepherd Westwood UMC - United Methodist Women Faith Coalitions Eastside Coalition St. Barnabas Episcopal Church Church of the Saviour United Methodist Church Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Vincent Ferrer Roman Catholic Church St. Paul United Methodist Church Sycamore Presbyterian Church Wyoming Presbyterian Church Hartzell United Methodist Church Hope Coalition Ascension and Holy Trinity, Wyoming Calvary, Clifton Christ Church Cathedral, Cincinnati Christ Church, Glendale St. Andrew's, Evanston Shalom Coalition Anderson Hills Church Bellarmine Chapel Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church Our Lord Christ the King Church St. Cecilia Church St. Stephen Church Sycamore Coalition Faith Community UMC Good Shepherd Montgomery Community Church West Chester UMC Special Thanks to Dedicated Service Groups A-Team Hammer & Heart Squad Westfed FY 24 Board of Directors Amanda Hill Angie Krausen Bishop Ennis F. Tait Debbie Brooks Don Oliver Horaleo Ukpan Jacob Samad Joanna Kemper JR Foster Mark Brown Mel Rodriguez Michael Q. Dozier Rene Cheatham Steve Chaney Tina Hill-Harris Tonia Elrod Financial Statements Audited Financials- FY2024 Previous Years Financials

  • Shalom Coalition | Habitat Cincinnati

    < Back faith coalitions Shalom Coalition Shalom Coalition is getting ready to break ground on their 30th home! Founded in 1990, the Shalom Coalition is an interfaith group committed to supporting our community through affordable homeownership. We provide prayers, monetary support, and volunteer labor to build homes in partnership with future Habitat homeowners. You're invited to join Shalom Coalition! We are God’s hands and feet, here to serve others and show them God's love. The tangible experiences that Habitat provides allow you to engage those around you, live your faith and offer a unique opportunity to love your neighbor. Contact us to learn more about getting involved. Volunteer Information Volunteer sign up is now available for the Shalom Coalition's 30th build! There's a job for everyone. No experience necessary. Check out our opportunities below. Sign Up Donate Through Your Coalition The work of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is only possible because of generous friends like you. Please use the link below to donate in partnership with your coalition. Donate Coalition Leader Dan Aerni aernidan@gmail.com Members Anderson Hills Church Armstrong Chapel United Methodist Church Bellarmine Chapel Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church New Vision United Methodist Our Lord Christ the King Church St. Cecilia Church St. Stephen Catholic Church Hi, I'm Te'Airea, My job is to connect and build relationships with our faith partners and faith-based organizations. If you're interested in partnering with us by volunteering, donating or starting a coalition, please contact me at teairea.powell@habitatcincinnati.org Top of Page

  • Where We Build | Current Projects

    current projects Where We Build Since 1986, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati has built homes all over the Tri-State area. We build single family homes on scattered sites, rehab historic homes, and sometimes we build entire neighborhoods and connected town homes. Where we build is often determined by available land and community support. As we grow to meet the needs of our community, we are looking for innovative solutions and building larger developments to increase homeownership opportunities in our community. About Us Why Habitat Goals & Financials Leadership Where We Build Careers AmeriCorps Program Events News Current Projects Latonia Lakes (2 homes) Covington (9 homes) OTR (9 homes) Madisonville (2 homes) Springfield Township (5 homes) Colerain Township (1 home) Oxford (38 homes) Hamilton, OH

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