Firelands Habitat for Humanity Inc.

Firelands Habitat for Humanity Inc., with an EIN of 341616719, is a nonprofit organization serving Erie and Huron Counties in northern Ohio. It is part of the global Habitat for Humanity network, which aims to provide affordable housing through the construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of homes for low to moderate-income families.

History

Firelands Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1990. As of recent reports, the organization has completed over 113 homes. It continues to work towards its mission by annually building 2-3 new houses and occasionally rehabilitating existing structures to help address local housing needs.

Mission and Vision

The organization's mission aligns with that of Habitat for Humanity International: seeking to put God's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Its vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live, with a focus on eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide.

Operations

Firelands Habitat for Humanity relies on volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations to construct simple, decent homes in partnership with future homeowner families. These families contribute hundreds of hours of sweat equity alongside volunteers and receive homes through no-interest mortgages. The organization sells homes at their appraised value, with no profit made.

Community Engagement

The nonprofit is supported by a board of directors and operates with both administrative staff and volunteers. It also hosts a ReStore, which sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, and building materials to fund local projects.

Funding and Grants

While Firelands Habitat for Humanity does not rely on government funding for operating costs, it may apply for grants to support specific construction or infrastructure projects. The organization primarily depends on private donations and support from local communities to fulfill its mission.

Affiliation and Global Reach

As a part of Habitat for Humanity International, Firelands Habitat for Humanity is connected to a network that operates in over 70 countries worldwide. This affiliation allows it to leverage resources and best practices from a global community committed to affordable housing.