HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-MIDOHIO

What HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-MIDOHIO does

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is a nonprofit housing organization founded in 1987 in Columbus, Ohio, operating as a local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The organization serves low- to moderate-income households across Franklin, Licking, and Madison counties in Central Ohio through its core homeownership program (targeting families at 30-60% of Area Median Income), home repair services (for households up to 80% AMI), the Veterans Build program offering service-related discounts, and neighborhood revitalization via Rock the Block. Since inception, it has served nearly 800 families and currently serves more than 100 families annually, with programs requiring sweat equity, financial education, and home maintenance training as conditions of partnership.

The organization operates multiple revenue and service channels: three ReStore retail locations (Hilliard, Columbus Westerville Road, Newark) selling donated building materials, furniture, and home goods; Habitat Capital Resources Corporation (HCRC), a wholly-owned CDFI providing affordable mortgage products across Ohio; recurring homeowner mortgage payments; individual and corporate donations; foundation grants; and events. Its core "technology" is standard residential construction methodology, codified in a 28-chapter Construction Manual, executed through a volunteer-powered labor model supported by Faith In Action engagement with nearly 140 area congregations, Adopt-A-House coalitions, corporate groups, and campus chapters. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors including Chair Michael Copella (CBRE), Vice Chair Rae Ann Dankovic (Nationwide), and Treasurer Brady Burt (Park National Bank), with executive leadership under President & CEO Brandi AL-Issa.

The go-to-market model is community-led, relying on faith-based and corporate partnerships for volunteer recruitment, in-kind donations, and funding. IT and operational infrastructure is lightweight and third-party dependent, built on Firespring (website hosting), VolunteerHub (volunteer scheduling), Smartwaiver (liability waivers), Microsoft Forms (intake), and e2ma (email marketing). The most significant recent strategic move is the Devon Triangle multi-family development (groundbreaking April 23, 2026), which represents a shift from single-family construction toward higher-density affordable housing, with partnerships including AEP Foundation, City of Columbus, Franklin County, and Safelite Foundation.

Name

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY-MIDOHIO

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio

Website

https://habitatmidohio.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is a Columbus-based nonprofit housing affiliate founded in 1987 that serves low- and moderate-income households across Central Ohio through affordable homeownership, home repair, veterans programs, and three ReStore retail locations, supported by volunteer labor and a CDFI mortgage subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

New Development / Declarant Transition Management (BPAJAHAK)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Home repair services
• Homeownership program
• ReStore retail
• Community development lending

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Individual and corporate donations support the organization's operations and home building activities. Donors can give through various programs including Hope Builders, House Sponsorship, Planned Giving, and the 30 Day Challenge.
2. ReStore Retail Operations: Habitat MidOhio operates three ReStore locations (Hilliard, Westerville Road, and Newark) that sell donated building materials, furniture, and home goods. Revenue from ReStore sales funds construction of Habitat homes.
3. Mortgage Lending (HCRC): The Habitat Capital Resources Corporation (HCRC) provides mortgage products to low-and-moderate income households, generating revenue through interest on affordable home mortgages.
4. Homeowner Payments: Partner families make monthly mortgage payments including house payment, homeowner's insurance, and taxes. Income must be 30-60% of Area Median Income (AMI) for homeownership program.
5. International Tithe Program: Since 1988, the affiliate has contributed $946,245 to the Habitat International Tithe program, supporting home building internationally in Cote d'Ivoire.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is a Central Ohio nonprofit housing affiliate that builds and sells affordable homes to low-income families, delivers critical home repair services, operates ReStore home goods retail stores that resell donated items, and originates mortgages to qualifying homeowners through its Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Habitat Capital Resources Corporation.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is a nonprofit housing organization serving Central Ohio families since 1987. The organization offers a portfolio of housing programs centered around homeownership (new construction with sweat equity requirements), home repair services, and retail operations through ReStore thrift locations. Key programmatic offerings include Veterans Build for military veterans, Rock the Block neighborhood revitalization, The Playhouse Project for family sponsorships, and Faith In Action engaging nearly 140 congregations. The organization operates Habitat Capital Resources Corporation as a CDFI providing mortgage products, and maintains volunteer engagement programs including Women Build, Habitat Young Professionals, and Cornerstone Construction Leaders. Construction operations are supported by detailed technical manuals and volunteer management through third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Homeownership Program New home construction and sale through a Habitat affordable homeownership pathway for qualified low-income families in Central Ohio, paired with sweat-equity volunteer hours.
• Critical Home Repair Program Repairs and accessibility modifications for existing low-income homeowners earning up to 80% AMI in Central Ohio who cannot afford private-market contractors.
• ReStore Retail Stores Retail stores reselling donated furniture, appliances, and home goods to the public at discounted prices, with proceeds supporting the affiliate's mission.
• Habitat Capital Resources Corporation Mortgages CDFI-issued mortgages originated for qualifying Habitat homeowners, providing patient-capital affordable financing beyond conventional lending.
• Veterans Build Program Affordable homeownership pathways and engagement opportunities prioritized for U.S. military veterans and their families in Central Ohio.
• Rock the Block Neighborhood Revitalization Concentrated neighborhood-level revitalization effort combining home repairs and community clean-up with local residents in a defined Central Ohio footprint.
• Women Build Program Women-led volunteer home-building program that supports construction of Habitat homes while engaging female donors and volunteers.
• Faith In Action Program Faith-congregation partnership program that mobilizes faith communities to fund, volunteer, and advocate for affordable housing in Central Ohio.
• Playhouse Project Volunteer-built small playhouse project producing children's playhouses as a fundraising and community-engagement offering.
• Habitat Young Professionals Young-professionals engagement program that recruits emerging-leader volunteers, fundraisers, and advocates for the affiliate's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 800 families since 1987
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

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

• City of ColumbusmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Key partner in Devon Triangle project and broader affordable housing initiatives. Provided public funding and collaboration for multi-family development.
• Franklin County Board of CommissionersmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Public funding partner for Devon Triangle multi-family housing development project.
• Habitat Young ProfessionalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 23 April 2026Young professionals group (ages 21-40) engaged in Habitat's mission through volunteering, advocacy, and fundraising. Ex-officio board representation.
• Church of the ResurrectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongtime faith partner and funding supporter of Habitat MidOhio. Member of the Adopt-A-House program and supporter of Devon Triangle project.
• Home DepotmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner providing construction materials and volunteer support for Habitat home building.
• GilbanemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction/development partner with board representation. Provides construction leadership and expertise.
• AEP (Adopt-A-House)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdopt-A-House group of current and retired AEP employees working on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout builds.
• Northside PartnershipcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoalition of 14+ churches funding and building one home per year. Volunteers work Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
• Northwest Adopt-A-House (NWAAH)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch coalition including Atonement Lutheran, Covenant Presbyterian, First Community Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran, Northwest Christian Church, Riverside United Methodist, St. Agatha Roman Catholic, and St. Mark's Episcopal.
• Hilliard Adopt-A-HousecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChurch coalition including Amlin United Methodist, Annunciation Greek Orthodox, Indian Run United Methodist, King Avenue United Methodist, Linworth United Methodist, and St. Brendan The Navigator Catholic.
• OSU Habitat for Humanity ChaptercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent-led campus chapter volunteering on site, advocating for affordable housing, and organizing alternative break trips. Ex-officio board representation.
• Denison Habitat ChapterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent organization volunteering monthly at Newark ReStore and organizing Playhouse Project builds on campus.
• Ohio EPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner supporting environmental aspects of housing construction and neighborhood revitalization.
• Habitat for Humanity InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing global framework, support, and the International Tithe program connecting affiliates with international building projects.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Michigan: State-level Habitat for Humanity support organization coordinating multiple Michigan affiliates—analogous structure to the MidOhio affiliate but operating in an adjacent Great Lakes regional market rather than directly competing in Ohio.

Direct peers

• Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio: Faith-rooted social services nonprofit operating housing assistance, refugee housing, and supportive housing programs across the same Central Ohio geography—comparable mission model with similar faith-based fundraising and volunteer engagement approach.
• Rebuilding Together Columbus: Volunteer-driven home repair nonprofit operating in Central Ohio with the same target population (low-income homeowners) and same volunteer/corporate partnership model—directly comparable on the home repair side of Habitat MidOhio's program mix.
• Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: Faith-affiliated human services nonprofit operating housing, veteran services, and supportive housing programs across Ohio and Indiana—highly comparable on the housing-for-veterans and low-income populations programs that Habitat MidOhio also delivers.
• Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority: The local public housing authority serving the same Franklin County geography, addressing affordable housing through vouchers and public housing—directly intersecting MidOhio's mission of providing stable, affordable homes to low-income households in the same region.
• Community Development for All People: Columbus-based nonprofit affordable housing developer and community development corporation with overlapping geographic focus on the South Side and Milo-Grogan neighborhoods where Habitat MidOhio also builds—directly competing for the same low-income households and public funding sources.
• Habitat for Humanity of Greater Indianapolis: Another large Habitat for Humanity affiliate operating homeownership, home repair, and ReStore programs in an Ohio-adjacent Midwest market. Closest structural and programmatic analog as a mid-sized regional Habitat affiliate serving low-to-moderate income households.

Broad incumbents

• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit operating a CDFI and large-scale affordable housing development platform. Comparable on the affordable housing mission and use of patient-impact capital, though with much greater geographic scale and capital deployment than a single Habitat affiliate.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Parent organization overseeing all U.S. affiliates. Provides the framework, brand, and tithe program that MidOhio operates within; comparable as the central governance body for the same housing model.
• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National CDFI and community development intermediary funding affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization in Columbus—a comparable nonprofit financing model and shared target demographic, though at far greater scale and via partnerships with local CDCs rather than direct construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HabitatMidOhio
• YouTubevimeo.com/habitatmidohio
• Facebookfacebook.com/HabitatMidOhio?fref=ts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitat-for-humanity-midohio

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