building homes, communities and hope
Did you know?
- Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity provides access to education, house construction, and mortgages for low-to moderate income buyers to purchase a new home without being cost burdened.
- In Indiana, 74% of low-income households spend half or more of their income on housing.
- In Indiana, the average hourly wage necessary to afford a two‐bedroom unit (“housing wage”) is $22.18.
- In 2025, 14 of Indiana’s 20 most common occupations paid less than the state’s housing wage for a two bedroom unit, impacting a large portion of the state’s
workforce.
- Research shows that Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program leads to benefits beyond housing:
- Improved quality of life and mental health
- A decreased reliance on social services
- Improved academic achievement of children
Increased prosperity of families as well as the entire community
- Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope
Serving in Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, and Marion counties, Greater Indy Habitat provides the access, education, house construction, and mortgage for low-to-moderate income buyers to purchase a home without being cost burdened. Visit https://indyhabitat.org/volunteer/ to learn more and sign up as a volunteer for future building opportunities. No previous experience needed!