Habitat For Humanity of Riverside

What Habitat For Humanity of Riverside does

Habitat for Humanity Riverside is a nonprofit affordable housing organization founded in 1988 and based in Riverside, California, operating as an autonomous local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The organization delivers a portfolio of housing programs targeting low-income families, veterans, seniors impacted by age or disability, and individuals transitioning from homelessness. Core programs include new home construction of Energy Star rated affordable homes with zero-interest mortgages, the A Brush with Kindness exterior home preservation service, a Veterans Program anchored by a 26-home CalVetREN build in Jurupa Valley, the Mulberry Village transitional housing development, a Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, and supporting volunteer programs such as Playhouse Build and AmeriCorps.

The organization's operating model is built on volunteer labor and donated materials, which structurally eliminates construction labor margins and enables zero-interest mortgages for partner families. Distribution is delivered through direct volunteer construction and repair projects coordinated by staff across more than 10 cities in Riverside County, supplemented by the ReStore retail location in Riverside, which sells donated home improvement goods, furniture, and building supplies to generate mission-supporting revenue.

Revenue is diversified across individual donations, government grants (federal, state, and local — including a $1 million FY 2024 T-HUD appropriation), corporate sponsorships and in-kind contributions (Ralph Lauren, Toro, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Home Depot, UTC Aerospace), ReStore retail sales, the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program, and Playhouse Build corporate engagement fees. Go-to-market is community-led, relying on volunteer recruitment through website registration, corporate and university partnerships, faith-based collaborations, and events such as Habitat Hoedown and Rock the House. Marketing channels span organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest), earned media (KVCR Inland Edition), email newsletters, and direct community outreach. Leadership transitioned to Executive Director David Hahn as of 2024, following prior tenures by Kathy Michalak and Karin Roberts.

Name

Habitat For Humanity of Riverside

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc.

Website

https://habitatriverside.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity Riverside is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 that builds affordable, Energy Star-rated homes and provides home repair services for low-income families, veterans, seniors, and homeless individuals across Riverside County, California, funded by donations, government grants, corporate sponsorships, and its ReStore retail operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Home repair services
• Volunteer home building
• Transitional housing programs
• Veteran housing initiative

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission of building affordable homes for low-income families. Donations can be made online through PayPal and First Giving platforms.
2. ReStore Retail Operations: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Riverside sells donated new and reusable home improvement items, furniture, and building supplies at discounted prices. Proceeds directly support Habitat Riverside's local building programs.
3. Cars for Homes Program: Vehicle donation program accepting old cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Donated vehicles are sold and proceeds support Habitat's building mission.
4. Playhouse Build Program Revenue: Corporate groups pay to participate in building playhouses that are then donated to local children. Funds support Habitat Riverside's mission.
5. Government Grants and Public Funding: Federal, state, and local government grants including Congressional appropriations (e.g., $1 million from Fiscal Year 2024 T-HUD appropriations for veteran housing), CalVetREN program funding, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds.
6. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: In-kind donations, equipment gifts, and financial sponsorships from corporate partners like Toro, and volunteer support from companies including Ralph Lauren, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Home Depot.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity Riverside builds affordable, Energy Star rated homes and delivers exterior home repair and preservation services for low-income families, seniors, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness across Riverside County, California. The organization funds its mission through individual donations, corporate sponsorships, government grants, the ReStore retail outlet, the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program, and corporate Playhouse Build engagements. Partner families acquire homes through zero-interest mortgages backed by volunteer labor and sweat equity.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity Riverside operates as a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a portfolio of programs focused on homeownership and home preservation. Core programs include new home construction (featuring Energy Star rated efficient houses with solar panels and tankless water heaters), the A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) exterior home preservation program, a Veterans Program for building homes for veterans, and a Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative taking a holistic approach to community transformation. Supporting programs include a ReStore retail outlet selling donated building materials, the Playhouse Build volunteer program, AmeriCorps service opportunities, and transitional housing projects like Mulberry Village. The organization uses volunteer labor and donated materials to keep costs low, offering zero-interest mortgage loans to partner families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Brands

• ReStore: A nonprofit retail store selling new and gently used home improvement items, furniture, and building supplies at discounted prices to support Habitat for Humanity Riverside's mission.

Products and services

• Home Construction (New Builds) Construction of affordable, Energy Star rated homes (with solar panels and tankless water heaters) for low-income partner families in Riverside County, financed through zero-interest mortgages and built primarily with volunteer labor and donated materials.
• A Brush with Kindness (ABWK) Exterior home preservation program offering painting, landscaping, and minor exterior repairs for low-income homeowners impacted by age, disability, or family circumstances across Riverside County.
• Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative Holistic neighborhood revitalization program partnering with residents, nonprofits, businesses, and local governments to transform neighborhoods through new construction, rehabilitation, and broader community development initiatives.
• Veterans Program Dedicated program building affordable homes for low-income veteran families through the CalVetREN homeownership partnership with the California Department of Veteran Affairs.
• ReStore Nonprofit home improvement retail store selling donated new and gently used building supplies, furniture, and home accessories at discounted prices, with proceeds directly supporting Habitat Riverside's local building programs.
• Playhouse Build Program Corporate team-building volunteer program where groups pay to build playhouses that are then donated to local children, with funds supporting Habitat Riverside's affordable housing mission.
• AmeriCorps Program National service program allowing members to serve with Habitat for Humanity Riverside in building homes and supporting community development.
• Mulberry Village Transitional Housing Transitional housing project providing 400-square-foot bungalow-style homes equipped with essential amenities to individuals transitioning from homelessness toward permanent housing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600+ home improvement projects completed since founding
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2017Partnership to build 26 affordable homes for veterans and their families on five acres in Jurupa Valley. Project celebrated with groundbreaking ceremony on October 19, 2017. This is Habitat Riverside's flagship veteran housing initiative under the CalVetREN homeownership program.
• Ralph LaurenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 March 2017Over 30 volunteers from Southern California Ralph Lauren stores volunteered to paint a home in Riverside. Ralph Lauren has a quarterly volunteer program where employees dedicate one day to volunteer in low-income communities.
• TorocoreOthers · 1 December 2016Long-time partner regularly providing time and resources. In December 2016, Toro donated a 'Toro Workman' maintenance vehicle for construction projects, 26 cordless trimmers, and 26 cordless blowers to be donated to partner families.
• Packing House BreweryminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 October 2011Packing House Brewery celebrated its one year anniversary by hosting a Rock the House party and donating proceeds to Habitat Riverside and Fender Center's Kids Rock Free program.
• Bank of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBank of America volunteers participated in painting projects for Habitat Riverside, including work for veteran homeowners at King Arthur Mobile Home Park.
• Wells FargominorGTM or Marketing PartnerWells Fargo volunteers have conducted multiple paint days and home repair projects for low-income families at mobile home parks in Riverside.
• Home DepotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome Depot volunteers helped make a veteran's life easier by completing home repairs. The organization has participated in various Habitat volunteer projects.
• Thrivent BuildsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrivent Builds was a partner in the Homes for Heroes project in Jurupa Valley, providing volunteer support and resources for veteran housing.
• Economic Development Agency of Riverside CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Habitat Riverside for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, providing funding for six homes in Jurupa Valley marking Habitat's 50th home built.
• Community Action Partnership of Riverside CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Homes for Heroes project in Jurupa Valley, collaborating on affordable housing initiatives.
• UTC AerospaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUTC Aerospace employees partnered with Calvary Presbyterian Church to help a homeowner with skirting repairs and fresh coat of paint.
• UCR Circle K, La Sierra University, UCR Woman Club SoccerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniversity student organizations that partnered with Habitat Riverside to help a homeowner with painting and porch reconstruction in Corona.
• U.S. Congressman Mark TakanocoreOthersUS Congressman Mark Takano announced $1 million in Housing Community Funding Projects for Fiscal Year 2024 T-HUD appropriations, supporting Habitat Riverside's Jurupa Valley CalVetREN veteran homeownership build project.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity San Bernardino Area: Inland Empire Habitat affiliate operating in the contiguous San Bernardino County market with the same affiliate structure, zero-interest mortgages, volunteer build model, and ReStore retail operations.
• Habitat for Humanity Orange County: Adjacent Southern California Habitat affiliate running parallel new build, A Brush with Kindness repairs, veteran programs, and ReStore operations under the same Habitat for Humanity International framework.
• Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley: California-based Habitat affiliate serving the Inland Valley region with comparable new construction, critical home repair, and ReStore programs targeting low-income households.
• Habitat for Humanity Los Angeles: Another Southern California Habitat for Humanity affiliate offering new construction, home repair, and ReStore retail to build affordable housing for low-income families using the same volunteer-driven, sweat-equity model.
• Rebuilding Together Riverside: Local nonprofit focused on critical home repairs for low-income homeowners using volunteer labor - directly comparable to Habitat Riverside's A Brush with Kindness program and serving the same Riverside County geography.

Emerging players

• Abode Communities: California-focused nonprofit affordable housing developer with portfolio approach combining new construction, rehabilitation, and resident services; operates similar community development programs though weighted toward rental housing.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent organization that franchises the affiliate model, provides brand standards, and coordinates tithe-sharing (e.g., Riverside's Dominican Republic sister affiliate), directly governing the subject company's operating framework.
• Mercy Housing California: Major national nonprofit affordable housing developer operating across California, building and operating multifamily affordable rental housing using federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits and similar funding mechanisms that complement Habitat's homeownership focus.
• National Community Renaissance (National CORE): Large Southern California-based nonprofit affordable housing developer headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, building affordable and senior housing in Riverside County using LIHTC and public funding - a scaled counterpart operating in the same region.

Others

• Community Action Partnership of Riverside County: Anti-poverty community action agency partnering with Habitat Riverside on Homes for Heroes and neighborhood revitalization; comparable target population and federal CSBG funding base, functioning as an ecosystem partner rather than direct construction competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HFHRiverside
• Facebookfacebook.com/HabitatforHumanityRiverside
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitatriverside
• Pinterestpinterest.com/hfhrrestore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-riverside

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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