Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County’s mission is to eliminate poverty housing by building simple, decent, affordable homes in partnership with qualifying families. Habitat homeowners pay interest-free, no-profit mortgages, which are used to build more Habitat houses. Because houses are principally built with volunteer labor, mortgage payments are affordable for low-income partners.

Why we do what we do

In Monroe County, Indiana, where 1 in 5 people are living in poverty, unaffordable housing holds our community back from being a place that families can call “home."

Make sure your year-end donation counts!

The Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County office will be closed from December 24 - January 1. In order to make sure your year-end donation is able to be processed and count towards your 2011 tax deductions, you can make your gift in any of the following ways: Give online on or before Dec. 31st! You can donate securely on our website. All gifts received online before 11:59 p.m. on December 31st will be tax-deductible for the 2011 year. You can make a gift in honor of someone you know and we... Read More »

2010-2011 Annual Report Available!

The 2010-2011 Annual Report for Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County is available for viewing online. Click here to read the online version or visit the News and Media page. We are thankful to all our donors and strive to accurately report their generosity. If the reporting of your name or giving level does not match your expectations, please let us know by calling 812-331-4069 or emailing habitat@monroecountyhabitat.org. Sometimes gifts given through other agencies do not arrive in the intended... Read More »

Share in the Spirit of the IU | Whirlpool Blitz!

Hundreds of Indiana University students have already volunteered to make the Knapp family’s dream of homeownership come true. The Habitat home, sponsored by Whirlpool Corporation, will be completed on Saturday in a dedication ceremony at noon. Jeff Fettig, CEO of Whirlpool, along with IU Provost Karen Hanson will participate in the ceremony and hand over the house keys to the Knapps. The house will then be moved to its permanent location on Sunday. View the latest video footage from the... Read More »

Facts about the Future B-Line Neighborhood

Today there are more families living in poverty than in more than 50 years*. And with the highest poverty rate in the state of Indiana, Monroe County families are struggling. We at Habitat for Humanity work with these families every day. For each Habitat family that becomes a homeowner, another three await, dreaming of taking the last step out of poverty. Eliminating poverty is a moral imperative, and Habitat’s mission can be accomplished while protecting the environment and building a stronger... Read More »

Habitat Happenings

Student Opportunities

Student Opportunities As a student of Indiana University or Bloomington High School North, you can also get involved with Habitat for Humanity through your school’s chapter. Both chapters have build spots reserved for large groups throughout the year, and are always welcoming of new members. In addition to building, each chapter hosts special events to raise awareness and support for Habitat for Humanity. Habitat chapters are a great way to meet like-minded people, and they’ll keep... Read More »

Homeowner Information

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Habitat Homeowner, a monthly information meeting is a great place to start. We'll cover the necessary qualifications, the homeownership process, and any questions you may have. Visit our Events Calendar to see when our next homeownership information session will be held. Meetings are held at the Habitat office, 213 E. Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. Please phone the office at 812-331-4069 to confirm the date and time of meeting. Applications... Read More »

Great ReStore Finds

Habitat ReStore receives new items such as appliances, furniture, building materials, and other home improvement goods each day. Visit often to find a treasure for yourself or a friend. All proceeds from the sales at ReStore go to help build more affordable homes right here in Monroe County. To see more of what's new in ReStore, visit the ReStore page or follow us on Facebook. Read More »