partnerships
faith in action
Founded on a mission to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity offers faith groups a powerful way to put their faith into action by building homes, communities, and hope.
For over three decades, churches and faith groups of any denomination have given generously, offered prayers and volunteers.
rooted in faith
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati began with a calling to put faith into action. Inspired by the national Habitat for Humanity movement, a group of local Christians founded the grassroots organization in Cincinnati in 1986. The early Cincinnati Habitat was entirely volunteer run as an outreach program of several churches. As Habitat gained momentum across the country, more churches felt called to join the mission. In Greater Cincinnati, church congregations joined together to form coalitions. These coalitions sponsor and build homes from the ground up. They get to know partner families and celebrate the homes with dedication celebrations. While we are rooted in the Christian tradition, we welcome groups of any faith and spiritual tradition.
For over three decades, faith communities and faith-based organizations have made an incredible impact in our region, funding and building hundreds of homes.
faith coalitions
together we can do more
It can be challenging for one congregation to sponsor and complete a Habitat home on their own. However, when several congregations come together, they can make a significant impact on the lack of affordable housing by building homes in partnership with hardworking families. It’s through the process of working side-by-side that we realize we are far more alike than we are different and true community is formed.
Looking to get involved with your faith community? We're here to help!
Want to join an ongoing volunteer group but are not a part of a faith congregation?
Contact us! We have several other dedicated service groups looking for volunteers.
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A home built on rock.
Habitat homebuyer Tyleah told the unique story of building her home. In order to stabilize the foundation, we had to bring in 10ft of crushed rock. Since receiving the news, Tyleah said, "I've been singing the hymn, On Christ the Solid Rock I Stand."
Tyleah's home in Evanston was built with generous support from Shalom Coalition.
Reach out to Te'Airea Powell, teairea.powell@habitatcincinnati.org, for more information on how to get your faith group involved with Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati.