Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Palm Beach County, Inc

What Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Palm Beach County, Inc does

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affordable housing organization headquartered in Lake Worth, Florida, and serving all of Palm Beach County. The organization was founded in 1986 and was reconstituted in January 2023 through the merger of two former Habitat affiliates (Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County and Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County) under President & CEO Jennifer Thomason. Its mission is delivered through three core programmatic pillars: a Homeownership Program offering 30-year, interest-free affordable mortgages to income-qualified families who contribute 300+ partnership hours and complete financial literacy education; a Home Repair Program (A Brush With Kindness and Critical Repair) serving existing homeowners including seniors and veterans; and four ReStore home improvement thrift stores plus a Jupiter thrift store that sell donated goods to cross-subsidize housing programs. The organization also operates the Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School, where approximately 150 students annually build modular homes delivered to partner families, and the Amanda's Corner curated retail concept launched in 2025 at the Delray Beach ReStore.

The business model blends mission-driven revenue streams typical of a Habitat affiliate: transaction-based income from ReStore retail (donated home goods sold at discount), recurring and one-time individual donations through the Hope Builders monthly program, the $10,000+ Dream Builders Giving Society, planned giving, honor/memorial gifts, and the Forbes Advisor-recognized Cars for Homes vehicle donation program. Corporate sponsorships and event-based fundraising (Women Build, Veterans Build, Dream Builders' Ball, Palm Beach Picnic, Community Impact Day, Executive Build) drive additional inflows, anchored by partners such as Publix Super Markets Charities, Vertical Bridge, Carrier, FPL, and The Breakers Palm Beach. Long-duration support comes from 30-year interest-free mortgages held by 1,270+ partner households, while volunteer labor (40,564+ volunteers, 500,000+ cumulative hours) underwrites construction capacity. Distribution is regional and omnichannel: in-person applications at the administrative HQ, retail transactions across Palm Beach County, on-site corporate and individual volunteer builds, and digital platforms via the organization's website and social channels.

Operationally, the affiliate maintains a four-star Charity Navigator rating, Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, and 2024 Non-Profit of the Year recognition. Cumulative impact reported includes 445 homes built, 827 homes repaired, and over 500,000 volunteer hours contributed. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Charlotte Price Leonard and staffed by an executive team led by Thomason alongside COO Tara Okler and Chief of Advancement Julia Murphy, supported by approximately 25–30 employees across construction, homeowner services, volunteer engagement, ReStore, and advancement functions.

Name

Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Palm Beach County, Inc

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Inc.

Website

https://habitatgreaterpbc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that builds affordable homes, delivers critical home repairs, and operates four ReStore thrift stores to serve low-to-moderate-income families, seniors, and veterans across Palm Beach County, Florida.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. ReStore Retail Operations: Four ReStore locations sell donated home improvement items, furniture, appliances, and building materials to the public at discounted prices. Proceeds directly fund Habitat's homeownership and home repair programs. The organization also diverts reusable items from landfills, promoting environmental sustainability.
2. Individual Donations and Fundraising: Individual donors contribute through one-time donations, monthly Hope Builder program, Dream Builders Giving Society ($10,000+ annual), vehicle donations, honor/memorial gifts, and planned giving (bequests, charitable gift annuities, retirement plan donations).
3. Corporate Sponsorships and Partnerships: Corporate sponsors provide funding for signature events (Women Build, Veterans Build, Dream Builders' Ball), team build experiences ($5,000 corporate team package), and general operating support. Major funders include Publix Super Markets Charities ($300,000 gift in 2026), Vertical Bridge, Carrier, and various foundations.
4. Homeownership Program Mortgages: Partner families purchase Habitat homes through 30-year, interest-free, affordable mortgages. While the primary purpose is affordable housing access, mortgage payments provide ongoing revenue support for operations. Families must save and contribute $6,000 toward escrow.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County provides affordable homeownership opportunities through 30-year, interest-free mortgages to income-qualified families who contribute 300 partnership hours of sweat equity. It also delivers home repair services (A Brush With Kindness exterior cosmetic repairs and Critical Repair for substantial needs such as roofs, HVAC, impact windows) and operates four ReStore home improvement thrift stores plus a Jupiter Thrift Store, whose retail proceeds fund the organization's housing programs.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is a nonprofit affordable housing organization offering a portfolio of interconnected programs and retail operations. The core programs include the Homeownership Program (building affordable homes with 30-year interest-free mortgages), the Home Repair Program (A Brush With Kindness and Critical Repair services), and ReStore retail thrift operations (four locations selling donated home improvement items). Supporting programs include the Weitz Construction Academy (student-built modular homes), Volunteer Program (individual and corporate team builds), and monthly/legacy giving programs (Hope Builders and Dream Builders). Event-based initiatives like Women Build, Veterans Build, and the Dream Builders' Ball serve as fundraising vehicles. Vehicle donation, planned giving, and honor/memorial gift programs provide additional donation channels.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Amanda's Corner: A curated collaboration space inside the Delray Beach ReStore, hand-curated by designer Amanda Perna, featuring funky furniture, fashion finds, and home decor. Officially launched May 3, 2025.
• Weitz Construction Academy
• ReStore
• Hope Builders

Products and services

• Homeownership Program
• Home Repair Program
• ReStore Retail Operations
• Weitz Construction Academy
• Individual Volunteer Program
• Corporate Team Build
• Cars for Homes Vehicle Donation Program
• Hope Builders Monthly Giving Program
• Dream Builders Giving Society
• Planned Giving Program
• Honor and Memorial Gifts
• Women Build
• Veterans Build
• Dream Builders' Ball
• Court-Related Community Service Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 445 homes built and 827 homes repaired since founding in 1986
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Housing Finance Authority of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Presenting Sponsor of the 40th Anniversary Dream Builders' Ball. Government/housing authority partner supporting affordable housing initiatives.
• WPMF (Radio Station)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exclusive Radio Sponsor for Women Build 2026 providing media promotion and marketing support.
• WPBF (TV Station)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exclusive Broadcast Station for Women Build 2026 providing television media coverage and promotion.
• City of Boynton BeachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Municipal partner in veteran home renovation completed November 6, 2025. Collaborated on full home renovation for local U.S. Air Force veteran.
• Villa's ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 November 2025Construction partner in veteran home renovation project completed in partnership with City of Boynton Beach and Habitat GPBC.
• Seminole Ridge High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeitz Construction Academy partnership where students build modular homes on campus. Academy has approximately 150 students and delivers 1 home per year to Habitat partner families. Students receive construction skills training, OSHA safety training, and real-world job-site experience.
• School District of Palm Beach CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner hosting the Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School. Provides facilities, student enrollment, and curriculum support.
• American Association of Caregiving YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner that connected Beverly (home repair recipient) with Habitat's home repair program.
• Haul BuddyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party donation pickup service provider used for scheduling furniture and household item donation pickups. Website: haulbuddy.com/palmbeach

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• NeighborWorks America: National network of affordable housing and community development nonprofits. Comparable in mission and constituency (low-to-moderate income families, homeownership counseling, lending), though NeighborWorks operates through a federated network of independent local organizations.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit focused on affordable housing development and community development financial institutions. Comparable in mission of expanding affordable homeownership, though typically larger-scale, more capital-intensive development than Habitat GPBC's volunteer-construction model.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Global parent-affiliation network for all Habitat affiliates, including Habitat GPBC. Operates the same affordable homeownership and home repair model worldwide, and provides branding, training, and accountability standards (Charity Navigator, Malachi 3:10 Award). Directly comparable in mission and operating model.
• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National community development financial institution supporting affordable housing and economic development. Comparable in targeting affordable housing outcomes and operating through local affiliates, though LISC focuses more on capital deployment than direct construction.
• Goodwill Industries International: Major nonprofit operating a national network of thrift retail stores that fund workforce and community programs. Closest comparable to Habitat GPBC's ReStore retail channel from a business-model perspective: donated-goods retail generating revenue that funds mission-aligned programs.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit providing housing and supportive services, including affordable housing and transitional programs. Comparable to Habitat GPBC in mission around housing for vulnerable populations and reliance on volunteer engagement and donations.

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit focused on home repair and rehabilitation for low-income homeowners, especially seniors and veterans. Directly comparable to Habitat GPBC's Home Repair Program (A Brush With Kindness, Critical Repair) on mission, beneficiary profile, and volunteer-driven delivery model.
• Habitat for Humanity Greater Miami: Adjacent Florida Habitat affiliate serving Miami-Dade County. Shares the same funding cycle, regulatory environment, and donor base patterns as Habitat GPBC, and operates its own ReStore and home repair programs.
• Habitat for Humanity Broward: Neighboring South Florida Habitat affiliate serving Broward County. Operates the same homeownership, home repair, and ReStore model with comparable geographic, demographic, and climate context to Habitat GPBC, making it a closely comparable regional peer.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Orlando & Osceola County: Florida-based Habitat affiliate operating the same affiliate model in central Florida. Comparable in program mix (homeownership, ReStore, repair) and regulatory environment but in a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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