Habitat For Humanity Of Wood County Ohio, Inc.

What Habitat For Humanity Of Wood County Ohio, Inc. does

Habitat For Humanity Of Wood County Ohio, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 2004, operating as an independent local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and serving Wood County, Ohio from its headquarters at 326 Industrial Parkway in Bowling Green. The organization executes two core programs: a Homeownership Program that constructs new affordable homes for qualifying families earning 30-80% of area median income, requiring 200-400 sweat equity hours and structuring mortgage payments below 30% of gross household income; and a Home Repair Program providing critical health-and-safety repairs (roofing, siding, windows, plumbing, electrical) for existing low-income homeowners in the county. Over 21 years, the affiliate has served 60+ families and currently produces 2-3 new homes and 3-4 repair projects per year, with a planned 2026 scale-up to 11 families served.

The organization's business model is multi-stream nonprofit funding rather than a transactional product sale. Revenue derives from individual donations, corporate sponsorships (Wells Fargo, First Solar, NSG, Lowe's, FedEx, GAF, Amazon, Kroger, among others), foundation grants, the ReStore retail outlet at 829 W Newton Rd selling donated furniture and building materials, the annual Hard Hats & High Heels Gala fundraiser, the Kroger Community Rewards affiliate program, and the Cars for Homes vehicle donation program. Distribution is direct-application: prospective homeowners and repair recipients apply through online forms with an 8-12 month build timeline, while ReStore operates as a physical storefront open four days per week. Paid staff is minimal (1-10), with 234 community volunteers contributing annually to construction and operations.

The organization has no proprietary technology platform, software product, or AI capability; competitive advantage derives from brand affiliation with the global Habitat network, 21 years of accumulated local relationships, volunteer-driven construction economics, and geographic monopoly as the sole Habitat affiliate serving Wood County. Management is led by Executive Director Christine Archer, with a local Board of Directors providing governance.

Name

Habitat For Humanity Of Wood County Ohio, Inc.

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio, Inc.

Website

https://wchabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Habitat For Humanity Of Wood County Ohio is a nonprofit affiliate founded in 2004 that builds affordable homes and provides critical home repairs for low-income families in Wood County, Ohio, funded by donations, corporate sponsors, the ReStore retail outlet, and annual fundraising events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing Rehabilitation, Weatherization & Home Repair Grant/Loan Programs (FSALAKAJ), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Programs (FSALAKAO)

Keywords

• Affordable housing construction
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit housing programs
• Volunteer homebuilding
• Community development housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowling Green

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary revenue stream from individual donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation grants. The organization lists numerous corporate sponsors including Wells Fargo, First Solar, NSG, Amazon, Lowe's, GAF, FedEx, and others. Annual gala events and direct donation campaigns generate support.
2. ReStore Retail Operations: Habitat ReStore is a retail outlet selling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials at discounted prices. Revenue from sales of donated goods supports the homebuilding mission. The store accepts donations and offers free pickup of furniture and appliances.
3. Annual Gala Events: Annual Hard Hats & High Heels Gala fundraiser featuring live music, silent and live auctions, and corporate sponsorship opportunities. Ticket sales and auction proceeds support operations.
4. Kroger Community Rewards: Partnership with Kroger allowing shoppers to designate a portion of their purchases to benefit Habitat through the Kroger Community Rewards program.
5. Cars for Homes Program: Vehicle donation program where donors can contribute cars, boats, or other vehicles to support affordable housing construction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio builds affordable single-family homes for qualifying low-income families through a sweat-equity partnership model and provides critical health-and-safety home repairs for existing low-income homeowners in Wood County, Ohio. The affiliate supplements program funding through a ReStore discount retail outlet that resells donated furniture, appliances, and building materials.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Wood County Ohio is a nonprofit that operates two core programs: the Homeownership Program, which builds new homes for qualifying low-income families through a partnership model requiring sweat equity, and the Home Repair Program, which provides critical repairs for existing homeowners. The organization supplements its mission through the ReStore, a retail outlet selling donated building materials and furniture. Fundraising activities including the annual Hard Hats & High Heels Gala support these housing programs. The organization typically builds 2-3 homes per year and completes 3-4 home repair projects annually, having served over 60 families in its 21-year history.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Discount home improvement store selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and more. Operates as a major fundraising mechanism for the nonprofit. Located at 829 W Newton Rd, Bowling Green, Ohio.
• Hard Hats & High Heels Gala

Products and services

• Homeownership Program A program that constructs and sells new affordable homes to qualifying low-income families (30-80% of area median income) in Wood County, Ohio. Selected families complete 200-400 hours of sweat equity, attend financial education, and receive an affordable mortgage with payments capped below 30% of gross household income.
• Home Repair Program A program that delivers critical health-and-safety home repairs — roof, siding, windows, doors, porches, and minor electrical/plumbing — for income-eligible homeowners in Wood County who cannot afford the repairs. Typically requires a small down payment followed by 0% interest monthly payments.
• Habitat ReStore A nonprofit discount home-improvement retail store at 829 W Newton Rd, Bowling Green, Ohio, that resells donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and home goods to the general public. Accepts donations and offers free local pickup of furniture and appliances.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ families served with stable homeownership since founding
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wells FargocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Habitat for Humanity of Wood County. Listed as a generous sponsor on the website. Wells Fargo Advisors logo displayed prominently.
• First SolarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing support for affordable housing construction. Logo displayed among generous sponsors.
• NSGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Habitat for Humanity of Wood County. Logo displayed among sponsors.
• Lowe'scoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor and partner providing building materials and funding through National Women Build Week. Participated in Lowe-sponsored volunteer events.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed sponsor of Habitat for Humanity of Wood County.
• FedExminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate volunteer partner. FedEx volunteers set exterior walls on Bradner home build, demonstrating employee volunteer engagement.
• Ground SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner instrumental in ground work and foundation preparation for Bradner build project.
• Perrysburg PipecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner instrumental in ground work and foundation preparation for Bradner build.
• Charter SteelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate volunteer team that helped complete decking and bridging on Bradner build.
• Saint Clare CommonsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group that has participated three times volunteering on North Baltimore home rehab project, priming walls.
• Slaske Building CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding partner for Home Builders Blitz 2017, partnering to construct homes for Olivia Rice and Love Ezell/Addam Curry in Weston, Ohio.
• Ridge Stone BuilderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding partner for Home Builders Blitz 2017 and subsequent builds including Wayne Build Spring 2021 with two four-bedroom homes.
• KrogercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Rewards partnership allowing Kroger shoppers to designate a portion of purchases to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Wood County.
• GAFminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding materials sponsor providing roofing products. Logo displayed among generous sponsors.
• RosenboomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor listed on website.
• Therma-TruminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding materials sponsor providing doors. Logo displayed among sponsors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercy Housing: National nonprofit providing affordable housing through development, property management, and resident services. Comparable mission around affordable housing for low-income families, though operates larger multifamily portfolio rather than single-family volunteer builds.
• Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC): National community development nonprofit that finances affordable housing and provides grants to local nonprofits. Comparable in supporting affordable housing outcomes, though operates as a funder/intermediary rather than direct builder.
• Habitat for Humanity International: The global parent organization of which Wood County is an independent affiliate. Directly comparable as the umbrella network governing brand standards, training, and national partnerships for all local Habitat affiliates including Wood County.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit developer and financier of affordable housing. Comparable mission around affordable homeownership, but operates at significantly larger scale with development financing and policy advocacy rather than volunteer-driven construction.

Regional players

• Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity: Nearby Ohio Habitat affiliate serving the greater Toledo/Northwest Ohio region. Closest geographic peer to Wood County, with comparable scope, donor base, and labor market, providing direct regional benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Cincinnati: Established Ohio Habitat affiliate operating homeownership, repair, and ReStore programs in the Cincinnati region. Comparable program mix and proven model for scalability that a smaller affiliate like Wood County aspires to.
• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on critical home repairs and affordable housing for low-income homeowners, similar to Habitat's Home Repair Program. Operates affiliate network model with local chapters serving homeowners in need of safety and accessibility repairs.
• Fuller Center for Housing: Nonprofit founded by Habitat for Humanity co-founder Millard Fuller, focused on building and repairing simple, decent homes with global affiliates. Directly comparable mission, volunteer-driven model, and partnership housing approach.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cleveland: Major Ohio Habitat affiliate serving the Cleveland metropolitan area with similar homeownership and home repair programs. Directly comparable model, with greater scale and resource base for benchmarking.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Columbus: Larger Ohio Habitat affiliate also building affordable homes through a volunteer-led homeownership program. Direct sibling affiliate with similar program structure, allowing meaningful comparison of scale, capacity, and efficiency within Ohio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HabitatForHumanityOfWoodCountyOhioIncorporated
• Instagraminstagram.com/hfhwoodcounty
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-of-wood-county-ohio

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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