Habitat For Humanity of Franklin County

What Habitat For Humanity of Franklin County does

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, Inc. (HFHFC) is a Pennsylvania-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit and independently chartered affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, founded in 1993 and operating exclusively in Franklin County, PA. The organization partners with low-to-moderate income families to deliver affordable homeownership through 0%-interest, income-based mortgages requiring a small down payment and a minimum of 200 sweat-equity hours. Homes are typically modest single-story, three-bedroom ranch-style dwellings of approximately 1,200 square feet, constructed primarily with volunteer labor using locally sourced materials. As of March 2026, HFHFC has dedicated 62 homes since inception, with a 63rd under construction and a 71-lot EdenView development in Hamilton Township slated for groundbreaking in Q2 2027.

The organization's revenue architecture blends social-enterprise retail with traditional nonprofit fundraising. The wholly owned Habitat ReStore retail subsidiary (two Chambersburg locations) sells donated new and gently used home improvement items, furniture, and building materials at sub-retail prices, diverting an average of 1,353,479 pounds (677 tons) of material from landfills annually since 2016 and historically funding the equivalent of 20 Habitat homes over a ten-year span. Supplementary revenue streams include recurring income-based mortgage payments that are recycled into future builds, annual event-based fundraising (Foundations Breakfast raised $78,000 in 2025 and over $100,000 in 2026; Used Book Sale raised $34,000 in 2025), individual and corporate donations, and grant funding (Franklin County Impact! Grant, LSA funding). GTM motion is community-led, supplemented by a sales-led homeownership application and approval process, with corporate partnership channels (Workday Experience, F&M Trust Homebuyer Essentials) layering in financial literacy and team-building volunteer engagement.

The customer base is bifurcated: income-qualified families seeking affordable homeownership (with 200+ hour sweat equity and financial training requirements), and the general public as ReStore shoppers and donors. The organization is governed by a local board and operates with approximately 12 employees across administrative and ReStore functions. Strategic emphasis in 2025–2026 is clearly on scaling supply via the EdenView land bank, deepening financial-institution partnerships (M&T Bank, F&M Trust), and formalizing corporate engagement through the Workday Experience program.

Name

Habitat For Humanity of Franklin County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County, Inc.

Website

https://habitatfranklinpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate that builds affordable homes for income-qualified families in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, funded by ReStore retail sales, donor contributions, and community fundraising events.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ReStore Retail Sales: Nonprofit home improvement retail stores selling donated new and gently used home improvement items, furniture, and building materials at prices below retail. Revenue generated funds Habitat home construction.
2. Homeownership Program: Families receive affordable, income-based mortgages for Habitat homes. Monthly payments are reinvested in building or rehabbing homes for future Habitat families.
3. Foundations Breakfast Fundraiser: Annual fundraising event that has raised over $100,000 (2026) and $78,000 (2025) for home construction projects.
4. Used Book Sale: Annual book sale event that raised $34,000 in 2025 to support home-building projects in Chambersburg and Greencastle.
5. Donations: Financial donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations supporting local home-building projects. EIN #25-1706987.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that partners with local income-qualified families to build and purchase modestly sized homes through affordable, income-based mortgages supported by volunteer labor and a sweat-equity requirement. The organization funds operations through financial donations, signature fundraising events, and a network of Habitat ReStore retail outlets that sell donated new and gently used home improvement items, furniture, and building materials at below-retail prices.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County is a nonprofit home builder offering a coordinated set of services centered on affordable homeownership. The core offerings include the Homeownership Program, which provides income-qualified families with affordable mortgages and sweat equity requirements, supported by the ReStore retail operations that generate funding through selling donated home improvement items. Additional services include the Workday Experience corporate volunteer program and the Homebuyer Essentials financial literacy partnership with F&M Trust. The organization also operates the EdenView Development, a 71-lot planned community project combining single-family homes and duplexes.

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Products and services

• Homeownership Program Affordable homeownership program for income-qualified families in Franklin County, PA, offering income-based mortgages, sweat-equity participation, and financial literacy training.
• Habitat ReStore Nonprofit home improvement retail store selling donated building materials, furniture, and appliances at below-retail prices, with revenue funding Habitat home construction.
• Habitat Workday Experience Corporate team-building volunteer program where organizations send teams of 3-6 volunteers to construction sites for community service and team bonding activities.
• Homebuyer Essentials Program Financial literacy program delivered in partnership with F&M Trust, providing one-on-one counseling, budgeting guidance, and debt management support for Habitat families.
• EdenView Development 71-lot housing development project on 26 acres in Hamilton Township with a mix of single-family homes and duplexes for income-qualified buyers and community members.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• F&M TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2025F&M Trust is the main sponsor of Habitat's annual Foundations Breakfast and has partnered to create the Homebuyer Essentials program providing financial literacy for Habitat families. The partnership includes board participation through Courtney Shauf.
• Keller Williams Realty (Keystone Realty)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKeller Williams Realty partners with Habitat on workday experiences, corporate builds, and community events including BBQ & Bags fundraiser and magic show community events.
• The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTFEC partnered with and supports Habitat's work. Erin Gilbert from TFEC reflected on the 2026 Foundations Breakfast as an example of connecting generosity to community need.
• St. John's United Church of ChristmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's UCC hosts the annual Used Book Sale and provides volunteers for the event. The partnership has generated significant fundraising ($34,000 in 2025).
• BWise Trailers and Brechbill TrailersminorOthersThe two local businesses teamed up to donate a brand-new 12' DT10 BWise Dump Trailer to solve construction site debris management challenges. The trailer is in use at the 59th home in Hamilton Township.
• CrossRoads Missions and New Life ChurchmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelp Build Hope division of CrossRoads Missions partnered with New Life Church in Frederick, MD to frame walls for two housing projects. Over 100 volunteers completed work in under 4 hours.
• BCM Payroll ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBCM Payroll Services sponsored the 2025 Used Book Sale event.
• Patriot Federal Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatriot Federal Credit Union opened its branches for donation drop-offs during the 2025 Used Book Sale.
• Friends of Legal ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided supplies, sorting space, and volunteer hands for the 2025 Used Book Sale.
• G&M Transport, LLCminorOthersG&M Transport provided trailer and transport services to move framed wall sections from Frederick, MD to the Chambersburg warehouse.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHFHFC is an independently chartered affiliate of HFHI. HFHFC tithes to Habitat International to help fund projects globally while operating independently and raising funds locally for Franklin County builds.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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