New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity

What New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity does

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing organization founded in 1983 and operating as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International in Greater New Orleans. The organization serves low- to moderate-income working families (60%-120% of Area Median Income), elderly and disabled homeowners (at or below 80% AMI), and disaster-affected residents in Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, and surrounding areas. Its core programs include the Homebuyer Program (no-interest mortgages, sweat-equity build participation, preferred lender network), Home Repair Services (interior/exterior repairs for owner-occupied homes), the ReStore retail operation (donated furniture, appliances, and building materials), Rising Oaks (a 150-home climate-resilient planned community on a former golf course in Terrytown), an Internship and Apprenticeship Program for Opportunity Youth, advocacy efforts, and signature fundraising events such as Bench and Bar Build, Unity Build, Pride Build, Women Build, the Larry Palestina Golf Classic, and the Still Rising Forum.

NOAHH's construction technology centers on the FORTIFIED Gold standard developed in collaboration with Auburn University's Rural Studio, enabling homes to withstand winds up to 140 mph while improving energy efficiency and reducing homeowner insurance costs. The organization pairs this technical capacity with a Mid-Century Modern design language and climate-resilient siting principles. Distribution and revenue architecture is hybrid: philanthropic donations and grants (MacKenzie Scott $4.5M in 2022, $1M anonymous in 2024, $250K from Verizon in 2025, plus ongoing corporate and government support) fund operations and below-cost home construction; no-interest mortgage payments from existing homeowners recycle into new builds; ReStore retail sales (in-store and online at shopnolarestore.com) generate earned income; signature events deliver sponsorships and ticket revenue; and subcontractor spend of approximately $500,000/year distributes construction activity across local trades. Customer acquisition is direct via application processes on habitat-nola.org and through a hotline, while volunteer and corporate engagement funnels through sponsored build days.

The organization employs approximately 71 staff (construction, ReStore, administrative, plus AmeriCorps and part-time) and has cumulatively built 600+ homes, served 750+ families, hosted 200,000+ volunteers, assisted 480+ elderly or disabled homeowners through repairs, and contributed over $300 million in economic impact between 2006 and 2012. Leadership sits with Executive Director Marguerite Oestreicher and CFO Tom Exnicios, with a Board of Directors chaired by Tony Toups and populated by executives from Fidelity Bank, Capital One, Ochsner Health, Entergy New Orleans, Methodist Health System Foundation, and other regional anchors. Governance operates independently within the Habitat for Humanity International affiliate framework.

Name

New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity

Legal name

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://habitat-nola.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing affiliate founded in 1983 that serves low- to moderate-income families, elderly and disabled homeowners, and disaster-affected residents in Greater New Orleans through homeownership, home repair, ReStore retail, and the Rising Oaks climate-resilient development.

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Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: NOAHH is funded through generous donors, sponsors, and partner organizations who provide financial contributions to support homeownership programs, home repair services, and disaster recovery efforts.
2. ReStore Retail Sales: The ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials donated by individuals and businesses. Proceeds support NOAHH's mission of building affordable homes.
3. Special Events and Fundraising: Annual signature events including golf tournaments, builds, and forums generate revenue through sponsorships, ticket sales, and participant fundraising.
4. Home Sales and Mortgage Payments: Homes are sold to qualifying families at cost through no-interest mortgages. Homebuyer mortgage payments are recycled to build additional affordable homes.
5. Subcontractor and Vendor Partnerships: NOAHH spends approximately $500,000 per year with subcontractors in the service area, working with various trades including roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, foundation, and general construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity (NOAHH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing organization that builds and sells affordable homes to qualifying low-to-moderate income families through no-interest mortgages and a sweat equity partnership model. The organization also provides minor home repair services to elderly and disabled homeowners, operates a ReStore retail operation selling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials, and develops climate-resilient planned communities such as the 150-home Rising Oaks development in Terrytown built to FORTIFIED Gold construction standards.

Product overview

New Orleans Area Habitat For Humanity operates as a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a coordinated set of programs. The core offerings include the Homebuyer Program for homeownership pathways, Home Repair Services for existing homeowners, and the ReStore retail operation. Major initiatives include Rising Oaks, a 150-home planned community development, and Disaster Preparedness education. Supporting programs include an Internship and Apprenticeship program, Signature Events (Bench and Bar Build, Pride Build, Women Build, Unity Build, Golf Tournament, Still Rising Forum), and Advocacy Efforts. All operations are supported by the ReStore donation center and online giving platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homebuyer Program Provides pathways to homeownership for hardworking families earning 60-120% of Area Median Income through affordable no-interest mortgage financing, sweat equity requirements, real estate partners, and preferred lenders. Includes ongoing homeownership education and wealth-building support for families in the Greater New Orleans area.
• Home Repair Services Provides minor interior and exterior repairs to owner-occupied single-family homes for households earning at or below 80% of Area Median Income, particularly elderly and disabled homeowners. Services address health and safety concerns including roof, porch, siding, flooring, HVAC, bathroom, electrical, and plumbing work in Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.
• Rising Oaks Development A 150-home planned community in Terrytown on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish, built on a 40-acre former golf course. Features 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom single-family homes plus senior housing, all built to FORTIFIED Gold storm-resistant standards with Mid-Century Modern architecture. Homes start at $175,000.
• ReStore Home improvement donation center retail operation selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and housewares at discounted prices to the general public. Accepts donations via drop-off or scheduled pickup, with proceeds supporting NOAHH's affordable housing programs. Includes a physical retail location at 2900 Elysian Fields Ave and an online store.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 homes built and 750+ families served since 1983
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

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Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, major and minor.

• Compass (Latter & Blum | Compass)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate partner for Rising Oaks development. Scott G. Brannon (Realtor-Associate Broker) and Teresa O'Neil (Managing Broker) at Compass provide real estate services to Habitat homebuyers in the Terrytown development.
• Auburn University's Rural StudiostrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural Studio donated their design services to create the award-winning climate-resilient affordable home design for Jean Lafitte rebuilding project. The collaboration resulted in the 2024 Best in Climate Resiliency Award.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term corporate partner providing volunteer hours, in-kind food donations, and funding. Joe Blanchek, GM of New Orleans Downtown Marriott at Convention Center, serves on NOAHH board. Marriott employees participate in wall-raising ceremonies and home dedications.
• GE Capital Technology CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHundreds of GE Capital employees volunteered with NOAHH in New Orleans East for annual days of service, distributing across multiple build sites with 90% of office staff participating.
• Gap Community CorpsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGap Community Corps sent volunteers annually from 2007-2015, working on 16 different homes in 5 neighborhoods and collectively funding 7 homes. 25 employees selected annually from hundreds of applicants worldwide.
• Acadian FlooringminorOthersLongtime ReStore donor providing regular donations of flooring materials to support NOAHH's mission.
• Lowe'sminorOthersFive New Orleans area Lowe's stores generously donate brand new merchandise to the ReStore on a regular basis.
• OrgillminorOthersWorld's largest independent hardlines distributor. During their Spring Dealer Market held every other year in New Orleans, Habitat ReStore receives more than 50 truckloads of donated materials.
• True ValueminorOthersGlobal wholesaler of hardlines hardware. Exhibitors at their Spring Reunion at Morial Convention Center donate more than 50 truckloads of brand new items to Habitat ReStore.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNOAHH is an independent 501(c)(3) affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. HFHI provides brand affiliation, national programming, and occasional direct funding support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The global parent network of more than 1,500 local Habitat for Humanity affiliates, including NOAHH. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing brand, programmatic standards, and national funding access for regional affiliates building affordable homes.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and operates affordable housing across multiple U.S. metros. Comparable as a larger-scale affordable housing nonprofit developer with broader geographic reach, programmatic depth, and capital sources than NOAHH.
• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National community development financial institution supporting affordable housing, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization. Comparable as a larger national nonprofit intermediary funding and operating affordable housing initiatives comparable to NOAHH's mission.
• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator serving low-income families, seniors, and people with special needs across multiple states. Comparable as a broader-scope nonprofit affordable housing provider with deeper operating capacity than NOAHH.
• NRP Group: National developer, owner, and operator of multifamily affordable housing. Comparable as a broader-scope affordable housing developer that brings development scale, tax credit financing, and project-based expertise complementary to NOAHH's single-family nonprofit model.
• BRIDGE Housing Corporation: California-based nonprofit affordable housing developer that builds and manages affordable rental and ownership housing. Comparable as a larger nonprofit affordable housing provider with deeper development pipeline and operating capacity than NOAHH.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlotte: Regional Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the Charlotte, NC metro area with similar affordable homebuilding, ReStore retail operations, and homeownership pathways. Most directly comparable as a peer-sized nonprofit affiliate with comparable product mix and volunteer-driven construction model.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston: Regional Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Greater Boston with affordable homeownership programs, ReStore operations, and home repair services. Comparable in scale and operational model to NOAHH as a regional nonprofit affiliate.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh: Regional Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Greater Pittsburgh with affordable home construction, neighborhood revitalization, and home repair programs. Comparable to NOAHH as a peer regional nonprofit affordable homebuilder under the Habitat brand.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners, particularly elderly and disabled residents. Directly comparable to NOAHH's Home Repair Services program that has served 480+ elderly or disabled homeowners — closest peer on the home repair side of NOAHH's business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/habitatnola
• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatnola
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitatnola
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-orleans-area-habitat-for-humanity

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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