Loudoun Habitat for Humanity

What Loudoun Habitat for Humanity does

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1993 in Leesburg, Virginia, and operating as the sole Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Loudoun County. Its core function is to deliver affordable homeownership and home repair services to low- and moderate-income families earning 30-70% of area median income, addressing a documented affordability gap in which Loudoun County median home costs rose 116% from 2000 to 2017 against 25% growth in area median income. Since founding, the organization has dedicated 62+ homes, impacting 189+ individuals, and in 2018 was named Loudoun County Nonprofit Organization of the Year. The current leadership team is led by President and CEO Judy Singer, who succeeded Therese Cashen in June 2024.

The organization's product platform consists of the Homeownership Program (partner families contribute 200+ hours of sweat equity, complete financial education, and receive homes at cost via 0% interest mortgages), the Home Repair Program (critical repairs for existing low-income homeowners, with a focus on seniors and fixed-income households), the Veterans Build program, the Tools for Life Learning Center (homeownership and financial literacy education), the ReStore home improvement resale outlet, and the Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust. Fundraising is delivered through the annual Raise the Roof Gala (15th year in 2026, ~$500K raised), the House Beer Built 5K & Cornhole Tournament, and recurring corporate and foundation partnerships (Wells Fargo, Microsoft, DPR Construction, Arhaus, Southland Industries). Underlying technology is minimal: the organization uses Squarespace for its web presence, Constant Contact for email campaigns, Donor Perfect for online donations, and Zeffy/Bishops Events for event ticketing, with no proprietary technology, data assets, or AI components identified.

The business model is donation-, grant-, and event-driven rather than commercial. Revenue is generated from individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, ReStore retail sales, and 0% interest mortgage repayments from partner families. There is no subscription or fee-for-service product. Geographic scope is restricted to Loudoun County, Virginia, and the organization is governed as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.

Name

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity

Legal name

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity

Website

https://loudounhabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity is a Leesburg, Virginia-based nonprofit founded in 1993 that builds affordable homes, provides critical home repairs, and delivers homeownership education to low- and moderate-income families (30-70% of area median income) in Loudoun County, funded by donations, grants, corporate sponsorships, the ReStore resale outlet, and the annual Raise the Roof Gala.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (2361)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home construction
• Home repair programs
• Sweat equity housing
• Community land trust

Headquarters

HQ city

Leesburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that builds and sells homes at cost to qualifying low-income families in Loudoun County, Virginia, using a 0% interest mortgage combined with a sweat equity and financial education model. It also provides critical home repair services for existing low-income homeowners and operates a ReStore that resells donated building materials, furniture, and appliances to fund its housing programs.

Product overview

Loudoun Habitat for Humanity operates a multi-faceted affordable housing platform consisting of core programs and supplementary services. The primary offerings include the Homeownership Program (core product enabling families to build and purchase homes through sweat equity and financial partnership) and Home Repair Program (critical repairs for existing low-income homeowners). Supporting these core services are the Tools for Life Learning Center (homeownership education), Veterans Build (veteran-specific housing), ReStore (donated materials retail), and Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust. The organization also runs community engagement events including the annual Raise the Roof Gala and The House Beer Built 5K & Cornhole Tournament. Digital communications include Monthly eNewsletter and weekly Construction Update emails.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raise the Roof Gala: Annual fundraising gala event to support affordable housing initiatives
• The House Beer Built
• Tools for Life Learning Center
• Homeownership Program
• Home Repair Program
• Veterans Build

Products and services

• Homeownership Program Core program that helps low-income families in Loudoun County build and purchase affordable homes through sweat equity contributions, financial education, and a 0% interest mortgage sold at cost.
• Home Repair Program Program providing critical home repair services to existing low-income homeowners in Loudoun County, particularly seniors and those on fixed incomes, helping them remain safely in their homes.
• Veterans Build Dedicated program providing affordable housing solutions specifically for veterans and their families in need of housing assistance.
• Virginia Statewide Community Land Trust Statewide initiative working to expand affordable housing through the community land trust model, keeping homes permanently affordable for low-income families.
• Tools for Life Learning Center Education and training center providing workshops on home maintenance, financial literacy, and homeownership skills for partner families and the broader community.
• ReStore Discount home improvement retail store selling donated new and used building materials, furniture, and appliances, with proceeds supporting Habitat's building programs. Partner families can also complete sweat equity hours at the ReStore.

Quantifiable outcome

• 62+ homes dedicated across Loudoun County since founding in 1993, with the organization celebrating 30 years of homeownership in 2023.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Vanish BreweryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Vanish Brewery in Leesburg, VA hosts the annual The House Beer Built 5K & Cornhole Tournament fundraiser for Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, scheduled for October 3, 2026.
• Village at Clear SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Loudoun Habitat for Humanity is developing the Village at Clear Springs, an upcoming project that will bring 12 new affordable townhomes to Leesburg, VA. This represents a significant new construction initiative for the organization.
• Microsoft CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 February 2019Microsoft Corporation committed to increasing affordable housing in Loudoun County through a partnership with Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. The commitment includes funding to support housing projects for low-income residents, teams of volunteers for construction and home repair projects, and technology support for Loudoun Habitat's new Tools for Life Learning Center.
• DPR ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019DPR Construction donated $150,000 worth of design, labor, and materials to complete a full remodel of Loudoun Habitat's office and the new Tools for Life Learning Center on Fieldstone Drive in Leesburg. The donated upgrades included all design, construction labor, and building materials.
• Loudoun Now (Media Partner)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLoudoun Now, a local news outlet, provides regular coverage of Loudoun Habitat events, home dedications, and organizational milestones, serving as an earned media partner that amplifies the organization's mission and community impact.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: National parent organization of which Loudoun Habitat is an affiliate. Operates the same model at global scale and is comparable as the convener of brand, donor access, and Wells Fargo-style national funding programs that flow down to Loudoun.
• Habitat for Humanity Virginia: State-level Habitat umbrella supporting Loudoun and other Virginia affiliates. Wider geographic and programmatic scope; comparable as an aggregated convener, advocacy voice, and funding channel for Loudoun Habitat.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit and CDFI focused on affordable housing development, finance, and policy advocacy. Comparable as a peer in the affordable-housing-nonprofit space, though operating at a much larger scale across multiple states.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit operating a comparable home-repair-and-affordable-housing model with volunteer labor and corporate sponsorships. Directly comparable on the Home Repair Program pillar of Loudoun Habitat's offering.
• Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia: Sister Habitat affiliate serving the broader Northern Virginia region with the same 0%-interest mortgage, sweat-equity, and home-repair model. Directly comparable on mission, funding sources, and program mix; closest geographic peer.
• Habitat for Humanity Prince William County: Regional Habitat affiliate serving neighboring Prince William County with comparable scale, programs, and target population. Direct peer for benchmarking build pace, volunteer conversion, and corporate sponsorship depth.
• Habitat for Humanity Washington DC: Adjacent Habitat affiliate serving Washington DC with the identical homeownership-plus-repair model and reliance on corporate sponsors, gala fundraising, and ReStore retail. Highly comparable in programs and donor dynamics.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Maryland: State-level Habitat convener serving Maryland affiliates. Comparable as a regional Habitat network peer with similar affiliate governance, state-level advocacy, and corporate sponsorship structures.
• Cornerstones (formerly Reston Interfaith): Northern Virginia nonprofit providing affordable housing, food assistance, and supportive services. Comparable as a regional peer tackling housing instability in the same Loudoun-area market with adjacent social-service programming.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville: Sister Habitat affiliate serving the Charlottesville region in Virginia. Operates the same homeownership and ReStore model in a different local market; useful benchmark for cross-affiliate program performance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/loudounhabitat
• Xx.com/HabitatLoudoun

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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