Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County

What Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County does

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing ministry founded in 1989 and headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, operating as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The organization serves low-to-moderate income households in Cabarrus County (Concord and Kannapolis) through four primary programs: the Homeownership Program (new construction and recycled foreclosed/vacant homes, sold with affordable mortgages capped at 30% of income and requiring 250 sweat equity hours per adult), the Critical Home Repair program (subsidized major repairs for seniors aged 62+ and disabled homeowners), the Urgent Repair Program (funded by the NC Housing Finance Agency), and Veterans Services (expedited processing and application fee waiver). An Aging in Place certification from Habitat for Humanity International authorizes its senior-focused repair work, and a partnership with UNC Charlotte's architecture program supports prototype home design innovation.

The organization's business model is multi-stream rather than product/technology-based, with no proprietary technology platform. Revenue is generated through four primary channels: (1) ReStore retail operations in Kannapolis selling donated furniture, appliances, and building materials, described as the largest single funding source; (2) individual donations and grants, including the Hope Builders' Circle subscription tier ($1,000+/year) and recurring Wells Fargo/Lowe's foundation grants; (3) corporate partnerships including executive build sponsorships ($2,500-$6,000), team builds, and the $2,500 Playhouse Program; and (4) events such as the annual Fairways & Foundations Golf Tournament (team registration $125/person, sponsorship tiers $400-$5,000). The organization is governed by a 13-member board and operates with approximately 8-12 staff members.

Name

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus County

Website

https://habitatcabarrus.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate founded in 1989 that builds affordable homes, provides critical home repairs, and operates a ReStore retail subsidiary serving low-to-moderate income families, seniors, disabled homeowners, and veterans in Cabarrus County, North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Affordable housing programs
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit housing ministry
• Homeownership assistance
• ReStore retail operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

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, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: Individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants form the primary funding source. Includes Hope Builders' Circle for major donors ($1,000+ annually) and corporate partnership programs.
2. ReStore Retail Operations: ReStore sells donated new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building materials at discounted prices. All proceeds fund Habitat Cabarrus housing programs. This is described as the largest single source of funding.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Sponsorships, team builds, executive builds, and playhouse program donations from corporate partners seeking community engagement and team building opportunities.
4. Golf Tournament and Events: Annual Fairways & Foundations Golf Tournament raising funds through team registrations and sponsorships. Individual team registration $125 per person.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit housing ministry that builds and sells affordable homes to low-to-moderate income families (20-60% AMI) in Cabarrus County, NC. The organization provides critical home repair services for seniors and disabled homeowners, operates the Habitat Cabarrus ReStore nonprofit home improvement store, and requires sweat equity participation combined with financial education for partner families.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County operates as a Christian nonprofit housing ministry offering a portfolio of housing-related programs and services. The core offerings include the Homeownership Program (new home construction and recycled homes sold with affordable mortgages), Critical Home Repair (subsidized major repairs for seniors aging in place), Urgent Repair Program (repairs for qualifying vulnerable households), Veterans Services (specialized housing support for military veterans), and the Habitat Cabarrus ReStore (retail store selling donated goods that funds operations). The organization also engages in affordable housing advocacy. These services work together to eliminate substandard housing through building, repairing, and advocating for affordable housing in Cabarrus County.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Nonprofit home improvement store and donation center selling new and gently used furniture, appliances, home décor, and building materials at a fraction of retail price. All proceeds support Habitat Cabarrus affordable housing initiatives.

Products and services

• Homeownership Program A program that builds and sells homes to low-income families with affordable mortgages (not exceeding 30% of income) and requires 250 sweat equity hours per adult applicant.
• Critical Home Repair (CHR) A program that addresses major safety concerns in homes by making necessary repairs at a subsidized rate, allowing homeowners (primarily seniors 62+) to remain in their homes and age in place.
• Urgent Repair Program (URP) A program funded by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency providing urgent home repairs for qualifying households including seniors (62+), disabled individuals, single parents, large families, and military veterans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ families achieved homeownership since 1989
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• TargetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting Habitat Cabarrus through community engagement and donations.
• UNC CharlottecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with UNC Charlotte architecture professor Marc Manack (SILO architecture firm) to develop prototype home design reducing footprint by ~100 square feet while maintaining functionality. Focuses on efficiency, cost savings, green building, and new materials.
• Mallard Creek Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith partner whose mission team collaborated with Habitat Cabarrus on critical home repairs for seniors Elmer and Hattie Mae, including HVAC, roof, and wheelchair ramp installation.
• Cooperative Christian Ministries (CCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CCM for transitional housing. Homeowner Yesenia was in transitional housing with CCM for two years before entering Habitat program.
• Cabarrus Health AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty Health Department that referred seniors Elmer and Hattie Mae to Habitat Cabarrus for repair needs.
• Department of Social Services (DSS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner that referred seniors to Habitat Cabarrus Critical Home Repair program.
• Elevation ChurchcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor faith partner with congregation support for Habitat programs and volunteer engagement.
• City of ConcordcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal partner collaborating on affordable housing initiatives and neighborhood revitalization.
• Concord RotarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService club partner providing volunteer support and community engagement.
• Atrium HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare system where multiple Habitat homeowners (Tameko, Monslo, Tanika) are employed as employees receiving affordable housing assistance.
• Kannapolis City SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district where homeowner Markeisha Douglas works as a bus driver.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal parent organization providing Aging in Place certification, grant programs (Wells Fargo Builds, Lowe's partnership), advocacy support, and national initiatives like Cost of Home campaign.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Supportive Housing Communities: A Charlotte-based nonprofit operating permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals and families. Comparable mission of housing stabilization for low-income populations, with an institutional residential model rather than ownership pathway.
• Crisis Assistance Ministry: A Mecklenburg County nonprofit providing emergency assistance with rent, utilities, and household goods for low-income families. Operates a Free Store (donated goods) model analogous to Habitat's ReStore and serves an overlapping demographic.
• Roof Above (formerly Urban Ministry Center): A Charlotte-area nonprofit addressing homelessness and housing insecurity through emergency shelter, supportive housing, and workforce programs. Comparable target population (low-income, housing-burdened households) and regional geography, though focused on emergency rather than homeownership pathways.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte: A larger, broader nonprofit serving the Charlotte region with emergency shelter, transitional housing, and family support services. Comparable as a community-based service organization addressing housing insecurity, though with a broader mission and geographic reach.
• Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont: Operates a retail thrift model analogous to Habitat's ReStore, with proceeds funding workforce development and community programs. Comparable as a nonprofit-funded retail enterprise serving low-income communities in the Charlotte region.

Direct peers

• Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County: Another North Carolina Habitat affiliate offering the same homeownership, repair, and ReStore model. Comparable scale and structure, providing a useful benchmark for North Carolina affiliate performance.
• Habitat for Humanity of Wake County: A larger North Carolina Habitat affiliate in the Raleigh metro. While larger in scale, it operates the same core model (homeownership, critical repair, ReStore) and is a useful peer for understanding affiliate growth trajectories within NC.
• Habitat for Humanity of Durham: A North Carolina-based Habitat affiliate operating the same suite of affordable homeownership, critical repair, and ReStore programs. Highly relevant as a same-state peer with comparable program mix and funding sources.
• Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Region: A neighboring Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving the Charlotte metro region. Directly comparable in mission, programs (homeownership, ReStore, critical repairs), funding sources (Wells Fargo, Lowe's), and volunteer-driven construction model, with a slightly larger geographic footprint.
• Habitat for Humanity of the Catawba Valley: A nearby NC Habitat affiliate serving Catawba County. Comparable in scale and program structure, providing a regional peer for benchmarking affiliate growth, repair volumes, and ReStore revenue.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/habitatcabarruscounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/restorecabarrus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitatcabarrus

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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