Sussex County Habitat For Humanity, Inc.

Name

Sussex County Habitat For Humanity, Inc.

Legal name

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

Website

https://sussexcountyhabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Nonprofit Services

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Affordable housing services
• Nonprofit home building
• Home repair programs
• Financial literacy coaching
• Community volunteer programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible contributions from individuals to support construction of affordable homes
2. ReStore Retail Sales: Proceeds from selling donated new and gently used furniture, home decor, appliances, and building materials at discounted prices. ReStore funded at least one home per year (two homes in 2024).
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Business sponsorships for events and programs including team builds, golf outings, and other fundraising events
4. Car Donations (Cars for Homes): Vehicle donations where net proceeds support home construction
5. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including bequests, retirement fund beneficiaries, life insurance, donor-advised fund residuals, stocks, and property donations
6. Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit: Delaware State Tax Credit worth 50% of qualifying gifts for contributions of $2,500+ (individuals) or $10,000+ (businesses)
7. Home Sales (Affordable Mortgages): Revenue from selling built/rehabbed homes to partner families through affordable mortgages under the land lease model
8. Global Village Tithe: SCHFH tithes 10% of donations to Habitat Guatemala to fund their construction of 3-4 homes annually

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable housing organization that builds and rehomes partner families through sweat-equity land-lease homeownership, performs critical health-and-safety home repairs for low-income homeowners, and delivers free one-on-one financial coaching to Sussex County residents. It funds these programs through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, grants, vehicle donations, and proceeds from its nonprofit ReStore retail center that resells donated furniture, appliances, and building materials.

Product overview

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs. The core offerings include: the Homeownership Program (land-lease affordable home building with sweat equity), Healthy Homes repair services (health/safety-focused home repairs), Financial Literacy Coaching (free one-on-one financial counseling), and the Habitat ReStore (retail donation center). Supporting volunteer programs include Construction Volunteering, Global Village international trips, AmeriCorps service, and Collegiate Challenge. These programs work together to provide a comprehensive approach to affordable housing, from home building and repair to financial preparation and ongoing homeowner support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Nonprofit retail center that accepts donations of new and gently used furniture, home decor, appliances, and building materials to fund home construction.
• Healthy Homes Program
• Stand By Me Financial Coaching
• Global Village

Products and services

• Homeownership Program Affordable homeownership program that helps families build and purchase their own homes through a land-lease model with 99-year renewable leases, sweat-equity requirements (200 hours), financial coaching, and affordable mortgages priced so housing cost burden does not exceed 30% of gross monthly income. Serves Sussex County families earning 30-80% of Area Median Income who demonstrate need for adequate housing and willingness to partner.
• Healthy Homes Program Home repair program partnering with low-income homeowners impacted by age, disability, or family circumstances to make repairs that keep their homes safe, warm, and dry. Covers floors, decks, ramps, painting, electrical, plumbing, and accessibility modifications.
• Stand By Me Financial Literacy Coaching Free one-on-one financial coaching services provided to Sussex County residents to help identify financial challenges, establish goals, and create action plans around credit, debt reduction, savings, and budgeting. Delivered through the Stand By Me program in partnership with United Way of Delaware and offered in English and Spanish.
• Habitat ReStore Nonprofit retail center accepting donations of new and gently used furniture, home decor, appliances, and building materials and reselling them at discounted prices. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm at 18501 Stamper Drive, Lewes, DE. Proceeds fund home construction and funded at least one home per year (two homes in 2024).
• Rock the Block Program Event-based neighborhood revitalization program bringing together residents, municipalities, and community partners to complete exterior home repairs and beautification activities in targeted Sussex County neighborhoods.
• Global Village Volunteer Program International volunteer program offering trips to Guatemala in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Guatemala, established in 1995. SCHFH tithes 10% of donations to fund construction of 3-4 homes annually in Guatemala through this tithe relationship.
• AmeriCorps Service Program Year-round AmeriCorps service program enabling participants to serve on active build sites or assist homeowner families, volunteers, and staff at Sussex County Habitat for Humanity.
• Collegiate Challenge Year-round alternative break program for college students to participate in construction sites for one-week experiences building affordable housing in Sussex County.
• Cars for Homes Vehicle donation program accepting cars, trucks, boats, RVs, and other vehicles with net proceeds supporting home construction in Sussex County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 local families became Habitat homeowners in current year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Habitat for Humanity GuatemalacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995SCHFH's tithe partner since 1995. SCHFH tithes 10% of donations to fund construction of 3-4 homes annually in Guatemala. Habitat Guatemala was established in 1979 and has 25 offices across the country, providing over 100,000 housing solutions for 600,000+ individuals.
• PellaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWindow manufacturer sponsor listed on website
• ArtesianminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWater services sponsor listed on website
• ColumbiettesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization sponsor listed on website
• Giordano and GagneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor listed on website
• Woody'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor listed on website
• The Parker GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate sponsor listed on website
• Tidemark FCUminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCredit union sponsor listed on website
• Southern Delaware TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism organization sponsor listed on website
• Baird MandalasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPA firm sponsor listed on website
• DR HortonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHomebuilder sponsor and event sponsor for Look Who's Cooking 2026
• Dogfish Head (DFH)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrewery sponsor listed on website
• Silicato DevelopersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDeveloper sponsor listed on website
• Nally VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoard President Conor Nally's company, sponsor listed on website
• Johnny JanosikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate sponsor listed on website
• Money MailerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing services sponsor listed on website
• SchellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor listed on website
• Jeanine O'Donel (State Farm)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance agent sponsor listed on website
• Chesapeake Heating and AirminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHVAC contractor sponsor listed on website
• Delaware State Housing AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided Strong Neighborhoods grant for Laurel, DE initiative. Partnership with MHDC, Town of Laurel, and Laurel Redevelopment Corporation to create 20+ affordable homeownership opportunities.
• MHDC (Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Laurel, DE neighborhood revitalization initiative creating 20+ affordable homeownership opportunities.
• Town of LaurelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner in Laurel, DE community redevelopment initiative.
• Laurel Redevelopment CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity development partner in Laurel, DE initiative.
• Stand By Me (United Way of Delaware)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCHFH financial coach is part of Stand By Me program, a free financial coaching initiative supported by United Way of Delaware.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The parent/global network of which Sussex County Habitat is an affiliate. Directly comparable model (affordable housing construction, ReStore retail, volunteer labor) but operates globally with thousands of affiliates rather than at a single county level.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development financial institution supporting affordable housing and economic development. Comparable multi-program nonprofit model with similar homeowner counseling and neighborhood revitalization programs.
• NeighborWorks America: National network supporting community development nonprofits focused on affordable housing, financial counseling, and neighborhood revitalization. Comparable scope across the same multi-program model Sussex County Habitat operates locally.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer and investor in affordable housing. Comparable mission of affordable homeownership and community development, but operates at much larger scale through development financing and policy advocacy.

Regional players

• Homes for America: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit affordable housing developer and service provider based in Maryland. Comparable affordable housing mission serving similar East Coast geographic markets with multi-program homeownership and rental support.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Kent County: Fellow Delaware Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Kent County. Operates the same affordable homeownership, ReStore, and volunteer construction model in an adjacent Delaware market—making it the closest operational peer.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners, especially elderly and disabled. Directly comparable to Sussex County's Healthy Homes program model of critical repairs to keep homeowners safe and housed.
• The Fuller Center for Housing: Faith-based nonprofit building and repairing affordable homes with volunteer labor. Directly comparable volunteer-driven construction model serving low-income families across multiple local affiliates.

Others

• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing and supportive services including affordable housing programs. Related human services mission with overlapping affordable housing and family stability programming.

Emerging players

• YouthBuild USA: National nonprofit offering construction training and affordable housing development for opportunity youth. Comparable affordable housing construction mission with volunteer/trainee labor model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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