Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, MD

What Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, MD does

Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, MD is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 2003 in Westminster, Maryland, and serving Carroll County exclusively. The organization builds and rehabilitates affordable homes for low-income families through a volunteer-driven Homeownership Program (sweat-equity model, 0% to low-interest 30-year mortgages) and a Critical Home Repair Program that serves 10-15 existing homeowner families annually with essential repairs on a sliding-scale cost-sharing basis up to $2,500. It supplements these core programs with the Veterans Build initiative (in partnership with Owens Corning for free roof replacements), the Women Build Club, DIY Classes, and a Cars for Homes vehicle donation program.

The organization's primary revenue-generating asset is the Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center opened in 2021 at 433 Hahn Rd in Westminster, which sells donated furniture, appliances, and building materials at 25-75% below retail, supplemented by an eBay online storefront. Additional revenue streams include individual donations (monthly Carpenter's Club, planned giving through Dream Builders Society), corporate sponsorships, vehicle donations, and homeowner loan repayments. Operations are supported by ~8 paid staff and 400+ annual volunteers who contributed 12,871 hours in 2025; the organization has served 14 homeowners and 27 children over its history, and recently acquired 6.75 acres of land for future housing development.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit funding structure combining mission-aligned earned revenue (ReStore sales, mortgage repayments), philanthropic contributions, in-kind volunteer labor, and corporate partnerships. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging a board comprising local banking, legal, accounting, and faith leaders, plus strategic partnerships with United Way (agency #4418), Owens Corning, and local sponsors. The organization has no proprietary technology and uses standard third-party platforms (Charity Proud, Zeffy, Card Donation Wizard, eBay) for volunteer management, ticketing, vehicle donations, and online sales.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, MD

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County

Website

https://cchabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County is a Westminster, MD-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate building affordable homes and providing critical home repairs for low-income families in Carroll County, funded through ReStore retail sales, donations, volunteer labor, and homeowner mortgage repayments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Affordable Housing Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit home construction
• ReStore thrift
• Volunteer home building

Headquarters

HQ city

Westminster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Sales: The Habitat ReStore sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, home accessories, and electronics at 50-75% below retail prices. All proceeds support local Habitat for Humanity efforts to build and repair homes for low-income families.
2. Vehicle Donations (Cars for Homes): The organization accepts car, truck, RV, van, SUV, boat, and motorcycle donations. Vehicles can be running or not. Proceeds from vehicle sales support the affordable housing mission. Forbes Advisor has ranked Habitat for Humanity as one of the best vehicle donation programs.
3. Individual Donations: The organization accepts online donations, tribute gifts, monthly recurring donations through the Carpenter's Club, matching gifts, planned giving through the Dream Builders Society, charitable gift annuities, and stock donations.
4. Corporate and Business Support: Corporate donations, in-kind donations of materials and skilled labor (roofing, electrical, plumbing, concrete, lumber, flooring, cabinetry), event sponsorships, and business partnerships support the organization.
5. Homeowner Payments: Homeowners purchase homes through a commitment fee and low-interest rate loans payable over 30 years. For Critical Home Repair, families contribute a portion of costs based on a sliding scale with 0% interest payment plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families in Carroll County, Maryland through volunteer-driven construction. It also operates the Habitat ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells donated furniture, appliances, and building materials at 50-75% below retail prices to fund the housing mission. The Critical Home Repair Program provides essential repairs and accessibility modifications for existing low-income homeowners.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, MD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN #52-2277289) that operates a suite of programs to build affordable housing and serve families in Carroll County. The core offerings include the Habitat ReStore (a nonprofit home improvement store selling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials), the Homeownership Program (constructing homes for qualified buyers with 0% interest loans), and the Critical Home Repair Program (repairing existing homes for 10-15 families annually). Supporting programs include Veterans Build (serving veteran families with housing solutions including Owens Corning roof replacements), Women Build Club (a monthly giving program with volunteer benefits), DIY Classes (hands-on home improvement education at the ReStore), and Cars for Homes (vehicle donation program). The organization also operates an Innovation Class and Conference Room available for community rental. Fundraising and operations are supported through third-party platforms including Charity Proud (volunteer management), Zeffy (event ticketing), Card Donation Wizard (vehicle donations), and an eBay Store for online ReStore sales.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Habitat ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement store and donation center operated by Habitat for Humanity of Carroll County, selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and home improvement items at discounted prices.

Products and services

• Homeownership Program An affordable homeownership program where staff and volunteers work alongside qualified low-income home buyers who build their own homes through sweat-equity hours. Homeowners purchase through a commitment fee plus 0% to low interest rate loans payable over 30 years, designed for families unable to qualify for conventional mortgages.
• Critical Home Repair Program A program that creates safe, healthy, accessible, and affordable homes for existing low-income homeowners who cannot afford typical contractor repairs. Serves 10-15 families per year with repairs up to $2,500 at 0% interest on a sliding scale repayment system where the top two income levels pay 10% down payment.
• Habitat ReStore A nonprofit home improvement store and donation center selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, home accessories, and electronics at 50-75% below retail prices. Open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, with all proceeds directly funding Habitat's affordable housing mission in Carroll County. Also operates an eBay Store for online sales of unique items.
• Veterans Build A national Habitat initiative providing housing solutions and volunteer/employment opportunities to U.S. veterans, military service members, and their families. Includes partnership with Owens Corning for free roof replacements through the Roof Deployment Program for honorably discharged veterans and surviving spouses.
• Women Build Club A monthly giving club where members' donations support Habitat's affordable housing mission. Members receive benefits including on-site volunteer opportunities, invitations to kick-off celebrations and dedication ceremonies, and opportunities to meet home buying families.
• DIY Classes Do-it-yourself home improvement classes offered at the ReStore location, teaching home improvement skills to community members in the Carroll County area.
• Cars for Homes Vehicle Donation Program A vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, RVs, vans, SUVs, boats, motorcycles, and other vehicles (running or not) with free towing. Vehicle donations are processed through Cardonationwizard.com, with proceeds supporting the affordable housing mission.
• Innovation Class and Conference Room A flexible event space at the ReStore suitable for meetings and trainings, with desks and seating for up to 44 people, state-of-the-art technology including WiFi, and plenty of onsite parking. Available for rental to community organizations and businesses.
• Carpenter's Club Monthly Giving A monthly recurring donation program recognizing committed donors. Members receive invitations for volunteer opportunities, invitations to celebrations and dedication ceremonies, and opportunity to meet home buying families.
• Dream Builders Society (Planned Giving) A planned giving society recognizing donors who have arranged bequests, charitable gift annuities, trusts, real estate, or life insurance gifts to benefit Habitat's affordable housing mission after their lifetime.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14+ families achieved homeownership through Habitat programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hammer & Ales SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Local brewery event sponsors supporting Habitat's mission. Hammer & Ales returning for its 7th year in 2026. Sponsors provide marketing exposure and community engagement for the 25th Anniversary Celebration.
• Island Green Family Fun CentercoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Host venue for Family Par-Tee Night 25th Anniversary celebration event. Provides putt-putt golf, buffet, DJ, and raffle activities.
• NovelisminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023World's largest aluminum recycler supporting Habitat affiliate efforts to collect aluminum cans. Grant opportunity for affiliate participating in can collection program at ReStore parking lot.
• Owens CorningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHabitat for Humanity International partnership with Owens Corning Roof Deployment Program. Owens Corning provides roofing materials at no cost and organizes Platinum Preferred Contractors who donate labor for new roofs for honorably discharged veterans and surviving spouses.
• Continuing Care ActuariesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness sponsor with Managing Partner Dave Bond serving as Board President.
• Edward JonesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services firm sponsor with Ben Rogers serving on Finance Committee.
• ACNB BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal bank sponsor with Tonya Boczek serving as Secretary on Board.
• United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHabitat for Humanity of Carroll County is a United Way agency. Community members can direct workplace giving dollars to Habitat through United Way Campaign. Agency number 4418.
• ThriventminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThrivent Choice dollars program. Eligible Thrivent members can recommend where Thrivent distributes charitable grant funds to Habitat.
• Advanced Remarketing ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgency that processes car donations for Habitat for Humanity. Vehicle titles should be transferred to this agency.
• Caring CarrollminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization referral partner. A Caring Carroll volunteer recognized Jerry's home disrepair and referred him to Habitat for help through Critical Home Repair Program.
• Literacy Council of Carroll CountyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner with Habitat and Carroll County Arts Council to offer free scam avoidance seminar to the community.
• Carroll County Arts CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner with Habitat and Literacy Council of Carroll County to offer free scam avoidance seminar to the community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: Major national nonprofit developer, owner, and operator of affordable housing across multiple states. Comparable mission but operates at significantly larger scale with multifamily rental focus rather than single-family homeownership.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing and invests in community development. Operates at much larger scale with broader geographic reach and real estate finance capabilities.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National nonprofit that mobilizes corporate, government, and philanthropic resources for community development including affordable housing. Operates as a financial intermediary and capacity builder rather than direct home builder, but serves similar mission space.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent network of all Habitat for Humanity affiliates globally. Carroll County is an independent affiliate of this organization, making it the most relevant structural reference point despite the differing operational scale and scope.

Regional players

• Civic Works: Baltimore-based nonprofit that combines community service, workforce development, and home rehabilitation. Overlaps with Carroll County Habitat on home repair and volunteer-driven construction but operates in an urban context.
• Habitat for Humanity of Washington DC: Regional Habitat affiliate operating in the greater DC metropolitan area. Functions under the same global Habitat model but serves an urban market with different cost dynamics than Carroll County.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Frederick County: Adjacent Maryland Habitat affiliate serving Frederick County with the same home build, repair, and ReStore model. Directly comparable in scale, scope, and operational structure.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on repairing and rehabilitating homes for low-income homeowners and veterans, particularly through volunteer-driven critical home repair. Closest functional analog to the Critical Home Repair Program.
• Habitat for Humanity of Howard County: Another Maryland-based Habitat affiliate serving a contiguous county with comparable volunteer-driven affordable housing construction and ReStore retail operations.
• Habitat for Humanity of Baltimore County: Sister Habitat affiliate serving a neighboring Maryland county with the same Homeownership, Critical Home Repair, and ReStore model. Direct functional peer operating under identical programmatic framework.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HabitatForHumanityOfCarrollCounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-of-carroll-county-md
• Instagraminstagram.com/restorecarrollcountymd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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