Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia

What Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia does

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the global Habitat for Humanity network, headquartered at 4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 650 in Arlington, Virginia. The organization operates in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia market, delivering affordable homeownership and housing stability services to low-to-moderate income families. Its core programs include the Homeownership Program, Home Repair, Construction & Rehabilitation, and Sustainable Building, supplemented by Housing Resources for existing homeowners. The model is community-led: qualifying families contribute sweat equity and pay affordable mortgages, while volunteer labor materially reduces construction cost.

The business model is a hybrid nonprofit revenue stack combining contributed income (one-time and monthly individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants such as the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, vehicle donations, in-kind gifts, and donor programs including the Women's Giving Circle, Habitat Young Professionals, and Merch Store via Bonfire) with earned income from ReStore, a network of discount thrift retail stores selling donated building materials, furniture, and home goods. The organization also runs signature community events (Women Build + 2026, Pride Build 2026, Team Builds) that serve as both volunteer engagement vehicles and fundraising tentpoles. Distribution occurs through the habitatdcnova.org website, four-channel social presence (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X/Twitter), email newsletter, in-person construction sites, and physical ReStore locations.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Lender and discloses cumulative impact metrics of 304 homes built or renovated, 235 home repairs completed, and 1,670 individuals served. Customer segments split between beneficiary families (low-to-moderate income) and supporters (individual donors, corporate partners, volunteers, foundations). It holds no patents, has no venture funding, and is governed as an independent affiliate without a parent company structure. There is no AI/ML or proprietary technology layer; the underlying capability is construction, community mobilization, and donor stewardship.

Name

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia

Legal name

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia

Website

https://dchabitat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliate that builds and renovates affordable homes for low-to-moderate income families across Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, funded via donations, ReStore retail, and corporate and foundation partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Affordable Housing Development & Construction (IMAFABAI), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ)

Keywords

• Affordable homeownership
• Home repair services
• Nonprofit housing construction
• Volunteer construction programs
• ReStore home goods retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization raises funds through one-time and monthly donations from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations to support homeownership programs and operations.
2. ReStore Sales: Discounted home improvement materials sold through ReStore retail locations, with proceeds supporting Habitat's mission. Accepts in-kind donations of building materials and furniture.
3. Car Donations: Accepts vehicle donations as an additional fundraising stream.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor volunteer events, construction projects, and organizational operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with low-to-moderate income families to build and purchase affordable homes, delivers home repair services to existing homeowners, and constructs and rehabilitates affordable housing units using volunteer labor. The organization supplements these programs with donor and volunteer engagement initiatives, advocacy for pro-housing policies, and a network of ReStore discount home improvement thrift stores whose proceeds fund the mission.

Product overview

Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia is a nonprofit organization operating a multi-service portfolio focused on affordable homeownership. The core offerings include the Homeownership Program (helping low-to-moderate income families purchase homes), Home Repair services, and Construction & Rehabilitation. These are supported by Volunteer Programs and Team Builds that engage community members in building activities, and a Housing Advocacy initiative that promotes pro-housing policies. The organization also operates ReStore, a network of discount thrift stores selling donated building materials and home goods, which generates revenue to fund programs. Additional offerings include donor programs (Monthly Donors, Women's Giving Circle, Habitat Young Professionals), initiative programs (Women Build + 2026, Pride Build 2026), vehicle and in-kind donation programs, corporate sponsorship, and a merchandise store. Together, these services work toward the mission of building equitable access to affordable homeownership in the D.C. and Northern Virginia region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ReStore: Discount home improvement and building materials retail stores selling donated items to fund Habitat's mission.

Products and services

• Homeownership Program Partners with low-to-moderate income households in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia to purchase safe, affordable homes through sweat equity and an affordable mortgage.
• Home Repair Provides repair services to existing low-income homeowners in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia to help them maintain safe and affordable housing conditions.
• Construction & Rehabilitation Builds new homes and rehabilitates existing structures to expand the inventory of affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families.
• ReStore Network of discount home improvement thrift stores that sell donated building materials, furniture, and home goods to the public, with proceeds funding Habitat's affordable housing programs.
• Merch Store Online merchandise store selling branded apparel and items, with proceeds supporting Habitat D.C. & Northern Virginia programs.
• Volunteer Program Engages community volunteers to participate directly in home building and repair activities across the D.C. and Northern Virginia service area.
• Team Builds Organizes group volunteer building experiences for corporate teams and organizations as a team-building and community engagement offering.
• Housing Advocacy Advocates for pro-housing policies to remove barriers to safe, affordable homes at the local and regional level.
• Corporate Sponsorship Corporate partnership opportunities for businesses to sponsor Habitat programs, construction projects, and signature events such as Women Build and Pride Build.
• Monthly Donors Recurring donation program enabling individual supporters to give monthly contributions that sustain Habitat's affordable housing programs.
• Donate Your Car Vehicle donation program that allows individuals to donate cars, with proceeds supporting Habitat D.C. & Northern Virginia's programs.
• In-Kind Donations Program accepting non-monetary donations of goods and services for use in home construction, repair, and ReStore operations.
• Women Build + 2026 Annual initiative mobilizing women to build homes and advocate for affordable housing.
• Pride Build 2026 Annual initiative engaging the LGBTQ+ community in building affordable homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 235 home repairs completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christopher CompaniesminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Habitat D.C. & Northern Virginia's affordable housing mission. Logo displayed in 'Thank You to our Partners' section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rebuilding Together: National nonprofit operating through local affiliates that provide critical home repairs to low-income homeowners, with volunteer-driven construction model. Directly comparable on the home-repair service line and volunteer mobilization that Habitat DC-NOVA also runs.
• Housing Unlimited: Montgomery County-based nonprofit that builds and provides affordable rental housing for individuals with special needs or limited income. Comparable as a regional affordable-housing nonprofit operator in the broader D.C. metro ecosystem.
• AHC (Arlington Housing Communities): A nonprofit affordable housing provider serving the Arlington/NoVA region — the same primary geography as Habitat DC-NOVA. Operates rental and homeownership programs for low- and moderate-income families, making it the closest direct peer in the service area.
• Mi Casa Inc. Washington, D.C. nonprofit focused on housing and homeownership education, counseling, and down-payment assistance for low- to moderate-income families. Comparable as a D.C.-based nonprofit offering complementary homeownership-support services.

Broad incumbents

• Habitat for Humanity International: The umbrella organization overseeing the global network of Habitat affiliates, including DC-NOVA. Directly comparable as the operating model, brand, and affiliate governance structure originate from this entity, though it operates at a portfolio rather than regional level.
• Enterprise Community Partners: A major national nonprofit that develops and preserves affordable housing, including in the D.C. region, using LIHTC and other financing tools. Comparable as a scaled affordable-housing developer/funder that combines construction, financing, and policy advocacy.
• Volunteers of America Chesapeake: A regional arm of a major national nonprofit providing affordable housing, supportive services, and community programs across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Comparable as a broader social-services nonprofit with overlapping housing and community-support services in the same geography.

Regional players

• Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia (Manassas area): A separately incorporated Habitat affiliate serving portions of Northern Virginia (Prince William, Manassas area). Comparable as a regional Habitat affiliate in an adjacent service area with overlapping donor and volunteer pools.
• Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NOVAHA): A regional coalition advancing affordable housing policy and development across Northern Virginia — directly overlapping with Habitat DC-NOVA's Northern Virginia service area. Comparable on the housing-advocacy and community-development mission.
• Habitat for Humanity of the District of Columbia (separate local affiliation): A separately incorporated Habitat affiliate serving Washington, D.C. metro area with overlapping mission focus on affordable homeownership. Geographic overlap with DC-NOVA in the D.C. portion of the service area makes it a near-direct functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HabitatDCNOVA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habitatdcnova
• Instagraminstagram.com/habitatdcnova

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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