Habitat For Humanity of East Polk County

What Habitat For Humanity of East Polk County does

Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing organization headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida, operating as an independent local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and serving families in East Polk County. The organization runs a multi-program portfolio centered on affordable housing: a Homeownership Program that enables qualifying low-to-moderate-income families to purchase homes through affordable mortgages in exchange for a minimum 200 hours of sweat equity and homeownership education; a Home Repair Program providing free repairs to eligible elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners; and a Housing Counseling Program offering free guidance on budgeting, credit, and homeownership readiness. As of late 2024, the organization was building House #179, reflecting cumulative impact since its founding.

The organization monetizes and funds its mission through four streams: recurring affordable mortgage repayments from partner families, retail sales at the ReStore in Dundee (which resells donated home improvement materials at a discount), cash donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations, and vehicle donations via the Cars for Homes program. Its technology footprint is operationally focused rather than differentiating: the InitLive portal handles volunteer scheduling and hour tracking, and Resupply powers donation pickup logistics. There is no proprietary software product or SaaS revenue line.

Go-to-market is community-led: prospective homeowners apply through a formal income-eligibility and education funnel, while volunteer recruitment, donor cultivation, and corporate sponsorship are driven through the organization's website, Facebook pages, email outreach, faith-based and civic partnerships, and on-site build days. The organization earned GuideStar/Candid Gold Transparency status in 2025 and is a member of the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, supporting local visibility and donor credibility within a single-county service area.

Name

Habitat For Humanity of East Polk County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County

Website

https://habitateastpolk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County is a Winter Haven, Florida-based nonprofit that builds affordable homes in partnership with low-to-moderate-income families, operates a ReStore retail outlet, and provides home repair and counseling services to East Polk County residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Homeownership programs
• Home repair services
• Housing counseling
• Home improvement resale

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Homeownership Program: Families purchase Habitat homes through affordable mortgages. Homebuyers pay an affordable mortgage, closing costs, and a 1% down payment (with assistance available). This generates ongoing mortgage revenue and builds long-term financial sustainability.
2. ReStore Retail Sales: ReStores sell donated home improvement materials and furniture at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds directly fund Habitat's homeownership and home repair programs. The retail model generates ongoing revenue from donated inventory.
3. Monetary Donations: Direct cash donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations support construction of affordable homes. Donation pickup service (via Resupply) facilitates donations of goods and vehicles.
4. Vehicle Donations (Cars for Homes): The Cars for Homes program accepts vehicle donations, which are converted to funds supporting home construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County builds affordable homes in partnership with low-to-moderate income families who contribute sweat equity and obtain no-profit, no-interest mortgages. It also provides free home repair services for eligible elderly and disabled homeowners, free housing counseling, and operates a ReStore home improvement resale outlet that sells donated goods at discounted prices to fund its housing programs.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County is a nonprofit housing organization offering a multi-program service portfolio focused on affordable housing solutions. The core programs include a Homeownership Program (enabling families to purchase homes through an affordable mortgage with sweat equity requirements), a Home Repair Program (providing free repairs including roofing, windows, plumbing, and electrical work), and a Housing Counseling Program (offering free guidance on budgeting and homeownership readiness). The organization operates a ReStore (Dundee) retail outlet selling donated home improvement materials at discounted prices, and accepts vehicle donations through its Cars for Homes program. A volunteer program provides opportunities for construction work, ReStore operations, and community service, with tiered recognition for Key Volunteers and group volunteering options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore Dundee: Home improvement store that accepts donations and sells furniture, appliances, and building materials at discounted prices to fund Habitat's housing programs.

Products and services

• Homeownership Program A partnership program enabling eligible low-to-moderate income families to purchase Habitat-built homes through affordable mortgages. Requires at least 200 hours of sweat equity (minimum 100 hours on the construction site), completion of homeownership education classes, meeting documented income eligibility tiers, paying a 1% down payment (with assistance available) plus closing costs, and obtaining an affordable mortgage from Habitat.
• Home Repair Program Free home repair services for eligible elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners in East Polk County. Covers dwelling safety, occupant health, home preservation, and emergency repairs including roofing, windows, plumbing, and electrical work, completed in compliance with local building codes and accessibility standards. Accessed via interest form on the website.
• Housing Counseling Program Free housing counseling services providing guidance on budgeting, credit, homeownership readiness, and the responsibilities of owning a home, helping families prepare to apply for homeownership or stabilize their housing.
• ReStore (Dundee) A home improvement resale store located at 27985 US 27, Dundee, FL 33838, open Monday through Saturday 9am-6pm (extended hours Monday and Saturday until 7pm). Accepts donations of furniture, appliances, and building materials Tuesday through Saturday 10am-3pm and resells them at a fraction of retail price, with proceeds funding Habitat's building programs. Veterans receive a 10% daily discount with ID.
• Volunteer Program Structured volunteer opportunities including construction site work, ReStore operations, special events, and committee service. Key Volunteer status is awarded at 30+ hours with benefits including a 20% ReStore discount, and group volunteering options are available for businesses, faith organizations, and youth groups. Scheduled through the InitLive volunteer portal and via [email protected].
• Cars for Homes (Vehicle Donation Program) A vehicle donation program operated in partnership with Cars for Homes that lets donors contribute cars and other vehicles, with the proceeds supporting Habitat's mission to build homes in East Polk County.
• Donation Pickup Service A service for scheduling pickup of large donations (furniture, appliances, and bulky home improvement items), integrated with the Resupply scheduling platform for logistics management, in addition to the in-store ReStore drop-off window Tuesday through Saturday.

Quantifiable outcome

• 179 families have achieved homeownership through Habitat East Polk

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habitat FloridacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat Florida is the state-level affiliate providing support, resources, and coordination to local Habitat chapters across Florida including East Polk County.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal parent organization providing the Habitat brand, operational framework, training, advocacy support, and access to corporate partnerships and global volunteer networks.
• Cars for Homes (Cardonationwizard.com)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVehicle donation program partner that accepts car donations on behalf of Habitat, converting vehicle values into funds supporting local home construction.
• Winter Haven Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal chamber membership provides networking opportunities, credibility, and community visibility for Habitat East Polk's programs and volunteer recruitment.
• Great ImpressionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite development partner credited with building habitateastpolk.org. Provides ongoing digital platform maintenance and support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners, overlapping directly with Habitat East Polk's Home Repair Program and volunteer-driven model.
• Community Housing Partners: Regional nonprofit developer and housing services provider offering homeownership counseling, rehabilitation, and affordable housing development across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. Comparable on counseling, repair, and affordable housing development activities.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent organization of all local Habitat affiliates. Provides brand, operational framework, corporate partnerships, and training referenced throughout Habitat East Polk's operations.
• Habitat for Humanity of Florida (state support organization): State-level Habitat support organization coordinating Florida affiliates, providing training, advocacy, and shared resources. Comparable as the parent/coordination layer above the East Polk chapter.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Osceola County: Nearby Florida Habitat affiliate running the same sweat-equity homeownership, ReStore, repair, and counseling model under the Habitat brand. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping service geography and program mix.
• Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties: Adjacent Florida Habitat chapter with a similar multi-program model (homeownership, ReStore, repair). Comparable in scale, geographic setting, and reliance on volunteer-driven affordable construction.
• The Fuller Center for Housing: Nonprofit housing organization running a similar volunteer-and-sweat-equity model building affordable homes in partnership with families, often in the U.S. Southeast. Comparable in mission, funding model, and volunteer-driven construction approach.
• Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County Florida: Florida-based Habitat affiliate operating homeownership, ReStore, and home repair programs in a neighboring county. Direct comparable on program mix, revenue model, and brand affiliation.

Emerging players

• Guadalupe Centers / Mercy Housing (regional affordable housing nonprofit): National nonprofit affordable housing developer and operator combining rental, homeownership, and supportive services for low-income families. Comparable on mission and multi-program affordable housing model, though typically larger and more institutionalized than a single Habitat affiliate.

Regional players

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors (Winter Haven / Polk County area community nonprofits): Local and regional community-based affordable housing and home repair nonprofits operating in Central Florida. Comparable on target geography and beneficiary base, though typically smaller in program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatepc
• Xx.com/HabitatEPC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitateastpolk

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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