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Everyone deserves a decent place to live.
Habitat for Humanity of Illinois is part of a global nonprofit housing organization whose vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Habitat on the Hill Spotlights Rockford Area Habitat’s RAFT Initiative
Congratulations to Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, whose advocacy work was highlighted at the Habitat on the Hill 2025 Poster Presentations. This annual session offers affiliates and affiliate support organizations an opportunity to share state and local advocacy strategies and successes with the Habitat network.
Rockford Habitat’s poster outlined their efforts to develop a policy solution to the problem of increasing property insurance costs resulting from changing flood patterns.
Habitat for Humanity Midwest Conference 2025
Save the Date for the first Midwest Regional Conference to be held April 1st–3rd, 2025 in Rochester, Minnesota! The Habitat Affiliate Support Organizations from the states of Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota are partnering to hold a Regional Conference for affiliates in those states. Habitat of Minnesota is serving as the host organization.
Habitat for Humanity of Coles County Receives AHP Grant
We are thrilled to announce that Coles County Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $200,000 from the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. This significant achievement marks a new chapter in their mission to provide affordable housing to families in need within our community.
Award-winning HGTV Producer Kyra Epps Returns Home to Join Forces with Habitat Chicago as their Community Impact Partner
After “Buying Back the Block” in Indianapolis, award-winning HGTV producer Kyra Epps has returned to Chicago to rebuild in her own hometown. As a Community Impact Partner for Habitat For Humanity Chicago.
Illinois affiliates operate 20 Habitat ReStores throughout the state. ReStores are retail stores that sell quality used and surplus building materials, appliances, furniture, and home accessories at a fraction of retail prices. Proceeds fund the construction of additional Habitat homes in the community.
Habitat for Humanity affiliates build and repair houses throughout the State of Illinois. On average, the 36 Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Illinois serve approximately 170 low-income families each year through new construction, rehab of existing homes and home repairs. Find a local affiliate to join the building efforts.
Habitat for Humanity’s advocacy is working to influence public opinion and decision-makers in all sectors to adopt policies and practices and transform systems that lead to the creation and preservation of housing for all, toward the goal of ending poverty worldwide. Take action and advocate for affordable housing.