Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley

What Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley does

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley (Habitat MOV) is a private nonprofit housing organization headquartered at 600 16th Street in Vienna, West Virginia, serving Wood County, WV and Washington County, OH. Formed in spring 2016 from the merger of Wood County Habitat for Humanity and Washington County Habitat for Humanity, the organization operates as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and has roughly 35 years of continuous operating history through its predecessor entities. Habitat MOV builds and rehabilitates homes for low-income families who fall within HUD income guidelines, financing the homes via 0% interest mortgages (~$250 down payment) and requiring sweat equity (200 hours for first adult, 150 hours for additional adults). The organization also runs a Habitat ReStore thrift store in Vienna, WV that sells donated building materials, furniture, and appliances, with 100% of profits supporting the mission, and an Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program for existing qualifying homeowners.

Habitat MOV's revenue streams are diversified across ReStore retail sales, recurring homeowner mortgage payments, individual and corporate donations (including West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program tax-credit-eligible gifts of $500+), Carpenter's Club recurring pledges (minimum $50 per completed home), Planned Giving/Legacy Builder Society bequests, and government and foundation grants coordinated by a dedicated Grants & Special Projects Manager. The organization is led by Executive Director Robin Stewart (since July 2023) and operates with a small team spanning construction, homeowner services, volunteer coordination, development, and office management. Distribution is direct: homeownership is delivered through applicant meetings at the Habitat Learning Center, an 18-24 month qualification-to-keys process, and volunteer-built construction; the ReStore serves the general public via a single physical storefront. Habitat MOV holds NMLS #1586416 as a licensed mortgage lender, and sustains operations through more than 1,500 volunteer hours per home and 50+ weekly volunteer hours at the ReStore.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley

Website

https://habitatmov.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley is a nonprofit housing affiliate that builds and rehabilitates homes for low-income families in Wood County, WV and Washington County, OH, financing them via 0% interest mortgages and supplementing operations with a ReStore thrift store, donations, and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO), Affordable Housing / Down Payment Assistance (DPA) Mortgage Origination (FSALAAAM)

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home construction
• Zero-interest home loans
• Habitat homeownership program
• Reuse thrift store

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Sales: The Habitat ReStore is a nonprofit thrift store selling donated building materials, furniture, appliances, and household goods at a fraction of retail prices. 100% of profits support the Habitat mission. The store operates like a typical thrift store, accepting donated items, using volunteers and staff to test, clean, and market items.
2. Homeowner Mortgage Payments: Selected families purchase homes at 0% interest and make affordable monthly mortgage payments. The down payment is $250 plus first year's homeowner insurance. This creates a sustainable revenue stream while providing affordable housing.
3. Donations and Gifts: Private donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and community members support home building operations. Monthly giving programs, one-time gifts, and tribute donations are accepted. West Virginia state tax credits through the Neighborhood Investment Program are available for gifts of $500 or more.
4. Carpenter's Club Membership: Members pledge at least $50 upon completion of each Habitat home (Jr. Carpenter's Club: $10 for ages 12 and under). This recurring pledge program helps with planning and building more homes.
5. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Planned giving program includes bequests, charitable gift annuities, IRA beneficiaries, and other estate planning vehicles. Donors who include Habitat in their will or estate plan become Legacy Builder Society members.
6. Government and Foundation Grants: Habitat MOV receives government funding and grants for home construction and repair projects. Dave Welch serves as Grants & Special Projects Manager to coordinate these funding sources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that constructs and sells homes to qualified low-income families at 0% interest in exchange for sweat equity volunteer labor, and operates a Habitat ReStore thrift store selling donated building materials, furniture, appliances, and household goods with 100% of profits directed to the housing mission. It also provides an Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program for existing low-income homeowners, youth volunteer pathways, and multiple donation and planned-giving channels that fund home construction across Wood County, WV and Washington County, OH.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley is a nonprofit affordable housing organization serving Wood County, WV and Washington County, OH. The organization operates as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, formed from a 2016 merger. Its core offerings include the Habitat Homes homeownership program (constructing and selling homes at 0% interest with sweat equity requirements) and the Habitat ReStore (a thrift store selling donated building materials and furniture with 100% of profits supporting the mission). Supporting programs include an Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program for existing homeowners, Youth Programs for volunteer engagement, and various Donation/Giving Programs including Planned Giving, Carpenter's Club, and Legacy Society memberships. Funding comes from private donations, corporate sponsors, ReStore sales, homeowner payments, and grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Habitat ReStore: A nonprofit home improvement thrift store and donation center that sells new and gently used building materials, furniture, appliances, home accessories, and more. All proceeds support the Habitat mission.

Products and services

• Habitat Homes / Homeownership Program Builds and sells affordable homes to qualified low-income families at 0% interest in exchange for sweat equity hours (200 first adult, 150 additional adults, 75 hours per adult before construction begins). Families must live or work in Wood County, WV or Washington County, OH, meet HUD-aligned income guidelines, complete an application screening, and pay a $250 down payment plus first year homeowner insurance. The average timeline is 18-24 months from application to keys.
• Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement thrift store and donation center selling donated building materials, furniture, appliances, electronics, books, and household goods at discounted prices to the general public, with 100% of profits directed to the Habitat housing mission. Accepts donations of acceptable items (no clothing) and operates donation pickup services.
• Owner-Occupied Minor Repair Program Provides minor home repair assistance to existing low-income homeowners who own and occupy their home and meet HUD-aligned income guidelines, helping them address issues such as accessibility ramps, weatherization, and other small-scale repairs needed to keep the home safe and code-compliant.
• Youth Volunteer Program Engages youth volunteers (ages 14+ in ReStore, ages 16+ on construction) in skill-building and community service activities associated with Habitat MOV's home-building and ReStore retail operations.
• Carpenter's Club Membership Recurring donor membership program in which members pledge at least $50 (or $10 for Jr. Carpenter's Club members 12 and under) upon completion of each Habitat home built, providing a predictable funding stream tied to construction cadence.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Builder Society Estate-planning and planned-giving program through which donors include Habitat MOV in their wills, retirement accounts, or insurance policies, gaining membership in the Legacy Builder Society. West Virginia Neighborhood Investment Program tax credits are available for gifts of $500 or more.

Quantifiable outcome

• Habitat homeowners spend less on monthly housing costs and require less public assistance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Parkersburg Art CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2026Partner with Habitat ReStore for the On & Off The Wall ReStore ReDesign competition. Artists purchase items from ReStore and transform them into artwork displayed at the Art Center and auctioned online.
• TopShop WVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Partner sponsor for Habitat MOV. Logo featured on website as a supporting corporate partner for home building efforts.
• WhirlpoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding Partner sponsor providing appliances for Habitat homes. Logo featured on website as a supporting corporate partner.
• Recolor PaintminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen-owned, eco-friendly paint brand available at ReStore. A portion of retailer proceeds goes toward building homes and stronger communities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global umbrella organization for all local Habitat affiliates; sets brand standards, finances training, and operates the umbrella NMLS framework that enables each affiliate (including MOV) to originate mortgages directly.
• NeighborWorks America: National network of local affordable housing and community development nonprofits; serves a similar low-to-moderate-income homeowner constituency with comparable mortgage, rehabilitation, and counseling programs across rural and urban markets.
• Enterprise Community Partners: Large national nonprofit that develops and finances affordable housing across rural and urban markets; operates at much greater scale than Habitat MOV but pursues the same underlying mission of affordable homeownership for low-income families.
• Goodwill Industries of Greater Pittsburgh and North Central West Virginia: Regional nonprofit operating thrift retail stores that overlap with Habitat MOV's ReStore concept; comparable in volunteer labor reliance, donated-goods supply chain, and mission-funded retail model.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh: Comparable regional Habitat affiliate operating a similar Homeownership + ReStore + Repair model with 0% mortgages and sweat equity; serves a different urban/suburban geography, providing an analog for operational scale and program structure.
• Habitat for Humanity of West Virginia: State-level Habitat support organization for West Virginia affiliates including Habitat MOV; comparable in advocacy, training, and resource-development focus rather than direct construction.
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Columbus: Ohio-based Habitat affiliate running an essentially identical Homeownership, ReStore, and Repair program; useful comparison for affiliate operating benchmarks within the same state regulatory environment.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati: Regional Ohio/Kentucky Habitat affiliate with comparable 0% mortgage, ReStore, and volunteer-driven construction programs; offers a peer benchmark for program scale and fundraising throughput.
• Habitat for Humanity of Ohio: Ohio state support organization coordinating Habitat affiliates serving Washington County, OH; provides policy advocacy, training resources, and state-level donor stewardship analogous to its WV counterpart.

Others

• United Way of the Mid-Ohio Valley: Core regional funder of Habitat MOV and broader community services in the same two-county footprint; comparable as a community-development intermediary but adjacent rather than competitive.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Habitat-ReStore-MOV-Vienna-WV-61552010619477

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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