Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing solutions in the Kansas City area. Founded in 1979 by John and Mary Pritchard, the organization has grown significantly over the years, becoming the largest nonprofit home builder in the region.

Mission and Vision

The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope, while its vision is to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. This aligns with the broader goals of Habitat for Humanity International.

Services

• Home Construction: Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City builds, renovates, and repairs homes, focusing on providing safe, decent, and affordable housing for families in need.
• Housing Counseling: The organization offers counseling services to help families obtain homes on the open market.
• ReStore Operations: Local Habitat ReStores serve as donation centers and stores, selling donated materials and items to fund the construction of homes.

Impact

The organization serves multiple counties across Missouri and Kansas, including Wyandotte, Leavenworth, and Johnson counties in Kansas, and Clay, Platte, and Jackson counties in Missouri. Each year, it partners with over 1,000 families to provide affordable housing solutions, impacting children and adults alike.

Affinity Builds

Habitat KC engages in various themed builds, such as Pride Build, Veterans Build, and Women Build, which not only support social causes but also foster community involvement and collaboration.

Financial Responsibility

The organization prioritizes transparency, ethical accounting, and efficient use of donations to ensure that funds are effectively used in creating quality, affordable housing solutions.

History

Since its inception, Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City has grown from a small community effort to a significant regional player in affordable housing development. It supports global initiatives through its tithe program, contributing to international projects.

Community Engagement

By bringing together volunteers, donors, and future homeowners, Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City aims to build a brighter future for all Kansas City families, fostering equity, unity, and opportunity through affordable homeownership.

[1] https://www.habitat.org/mo/kansas-city/kansas-city-hfh [2] https://habitatkc.org/kansas-city-non-profit/ [3] https://habitatkc.org [4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Habitat_for_Humanity [5] https://habitatkc.org/together-we-build/