Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence

What Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence does

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence and East Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and an independently chartered affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1987 and headquartered at 460 Harris Ave, Suite 101, Providence, Rhode Island. The organization builds and repairs affordable housing across a 14-city service area spanning Greater Providence and the East Bay region, including Providence, Pawtucket, East Providence, Bristol, Newport, and surrounding municipalities. Its core programs are the Homeownership Program (new-construction affordable homes offered with 0% interest mortgages and sweat-equity requirements of 350-450 hours for low-to-moderate-income households at or below 60% of area median income), the Aging in Place / Home Improvement Program (home modifications for seniors 65+ dually enrolled in Medicare/Medicaid and individuals with disabilities), and a Workforce Development / Contractor Incubation program. Supporting operations include a Habitat ReStore (donated home goods sold at discount, in development as of 2022), a volunteer program with 500+ annual volunteers and 90+ active professionals/interns, corporate build-day sponsorships, individual donations via the Bloomerang CRM platform, and the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program.

The organization became the first Habitat affiliate in the country to secure Building Performance Institute Testing Center designation, enabling certified training in energy auditing, building analysis, healthy home renovation, and quality control. Revenue is derived from individual donations, corporate grants and sponsorships (notably a $610,000 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island grant anchoring the Aging in Place program), ReStore retail sales, vehicle donations, and government grants including $75,000 from the City of Providence. During a 2021-2022 restructuring period under then-Executive Director Mark Kravatz, the organization completed a merger with another Habitat affiliate, expanded its service area into Bristol and Newport Counties, raised over $750,000, restored the homeownership program, and established a home repair program and an internship program of more than 50 interns. Dr. Patricia Jackson was appointed Executive Director in June 2023, bringing prior HUD-program oversight experience from the Brockton Redevelopment Authority. The organization has 11+ paid staff members and a small executive team supported by a broad volunteer and collegiate ecosystem including chapters at Providence College, Roger Williams University, and the University of Rhode Island.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence and East Bay

Website

https://habitatpvd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence and East Bay is a nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International that builds and repairs affordable housing across 14 Rhode Island cities, serving low-to-moderate-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities through 0%-interest mortgages, home modification, and workforce training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Housing & Social Housing Development/Modernization Programs (FSALAKAH)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Home construction
• Homeownership assistance
• Volunteer programs
• Home repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals to support home building and repair programs. Donations accepted online through Bloomerang CRM platform.
2. Corporate Grants and Sponsorships: Grants from corporations like Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island ($610,000 grant) and business sponsorship programs where companies sponsor build days and contribute funds.
3. ReStore Sales: Habitat ReStores are independently owned reuse stores that accept donations and sell home improvement items at a fraction of retail price. Proceeds support affordable housing mission.
4. Car Donations (Cars for Homes): Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, RVs, vans, SUVs, boats, and motorcycles. Free towing provided.
5. Government Grants: Funding from government entities like the City of Providence ($75,000) and federal American Rescue Plan funds advocacy.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence builds and rehabilitates affordable homes for low- and moderate-income families in the Greater Providence and East Bay region of Rhode Island, selling them through 0% mortgages that require partner families to contribute sweat equity. It complements home construction with an Aging in Place home modification program for seniors, ReStore reuse retail operations, and a workforce development / contractor incubation program.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Providence and East Bay operates as a nonprofit homebuilder offering a portfolio of affordable housing programs. Its core offerings include the Homeownership Program (new construction with sweat equity requirements and 0% mortgages), the Aging in Place/Home Improvement Program (home modifications for elderly and disabled residents), and Workforce Development/Contractor Incubation (construction training). Supporting programs include ReStore (resale stores), Volunteer Programs (individual, group, and campus chapters), Corporate Sponsorship, and Cars for Homes car donation. The organization also operates a Home Performance Training Institute offering Building Performance Institute certification testing. All programs are designed to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through housing for Greater Providence and East Bay residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Homeownership Program
• Aging in Place Home Modification Program
• ReStore
• Workforce Development / Contractor Incubation Program
• Cars for Homes Vehicle Donation Program
• Corporate Sponsorship and Volunteer Build Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Children of homeowners are 116% more likely to graduate from college than children of renters
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• United Way of Rhode IslandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2021Partnership through referral system for Family Services Committee. United Way 211 connects families to support services from crisis assistance to credit repair. Representative Amanda Heinsen serves on Habitat PVD board.
• Roger Williams University Habitat ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2021Newest college chapter partnership. RWU students engage through local builds, internships, service-learning, and alternative spring breaks. Chapter has been active contributor to Habitat through East Bay affiliate.
• Half Full LLCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 August 2021Event planning partner specializing in team building, retreat, and mission-driven event planning services. Manages logistics for Corporate Build Days, allowing Habitat to focus on mission during corporate sponsor events.
• Brown Consulting ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2021Partnership to develop analytical framework for home improvement programs. Students provide research and consulting support to help Habitat PVD monitor, assess, and evaluate organizational and societal impacts.
• University of Rhode Island Innovation and Entrepreneurship ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2021More than 40 students developed Project ReStore business plan with Habitat PVD staff and industry experts. Club led by President Margaux Bessette and advised by Professor David Mitchell.
• Providence College Habitat ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2021Formal partnership agreement with Providence College chapter. Chapter has over 125 active members, making it one of the most active Habitat college chapters in New England. Students participate through Collegiate Challenge Spring Break program, local construction projects, fundraising, and advocacy.
• Family Service of Rhode IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bridging Habitat closer to support organizations. Family Service of Rhode Island helps develop referral system to serve range of needs from immediate crisis to credit repair.
• Roger Williams University Construction Management ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to secure four interns to help establish construction management systems. Included implementation of ProCore construction management software.
• Gray Matter MarketingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry professional mentor for Providence College Marketing Fellowship program at Habitat PVD.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing and supportive services (including affordable rental housing and services for at-risk populations) across many states. Comparable in mission scope and nonprofit structure to Habitat PVD, though focused on rental/supportive housing rather than affordable homeownership.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and modification for low-income homeowners and seniors — directly comparable to Habitat PVD's Home Improvement / Aging in Place program. Operates a similar affiliate-based volunteer model with corporate sponsorships.
• Habitat for Humanity of Connecticut: State-level Habitat affiliate network in Connecticut operating the same affiliate-based home building, repair, and ReStore model. Comparable in governance, program portfolio, and reliance on volunteer labor and corporate sponsorships to Habitat PVD.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston: Adjacent Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Greater Boston with a comparable model of volunteer-powered new construction, home repair, and 0%-interest mortgages for low-income families. Directly comparable in program structure, funding mix, and mission to Habitat PVD.

Broad incumbents

• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution supporting affordable housing, economic development, and healthy neighborhoods through local partner organizations. Overlaps with Habitat PVD's affordable housing development mission through a national funding and capacity-building footprint.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of 240+ nonprofit housing and community development organizations that provide affordable housing development, counseling, and lending. Operates a much broader portfolio than Habitat PVD but provides the affiliate-style infrastructure under which many Habitat-style affiliates operate.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing development, financing, and policy advocacy at scale. A broader incumbent operating across multiple states with overlapping mission and program structure to Habitat PVD.

Regional players

• Providence Housing Authority: Public housing authority operating in the same Providence geography as Habitat PVD. While its model is rental subsidized housing rather than affordable homeownership, both organizations serve overlapping low-income populations and compete for similar state and federal housing funding.
• ONE Neighborhood Builders: Providence-based community development corporation that builds and rehabilitates affordable housing, provides homebuyer counseling, and runs a ReStore-style thrift operation. Directly comparable in mission and Providence geography to Habitat PVD.
• Rhode Island Housing: State housing finance agency for Rhode Island that administers affordable mortgage programs, tax credits, and housing development subsidies — a comparable regional player serving similar low- and moderate-income homebuyers and renters in the same geography as Habitat PVD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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