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 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.
Lake & McHenry Habitats are Merging!
Habitat for Humanity Lake County and Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County are merging in 2025 to form a stronger, unified organization dedicated to creating even greater impact in their communities. This merger is a powerful step forward, enabling them to expand their reach, increase efficiency, and enhance the lives of even more families by providing access to safe, affordable housing.
Habitat of DeKalb County moves 100-year-old farmhouse to Sycamore as gift to single mom
After months of planning, Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County relocated a 100-year-old farmhouse from DeKalb to Sycamore on October 23rd to serve as a new home for Heaven, a 29-year-old single mom.
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.