Sonnhalter partnered with Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity for its 16th Annual Tool Drive this past August and collected $36,000 worth of donations of tools and building materials. Since Sonnhalter began its efforts in 2010, it has raised $603,000 in donations benefiting ReStore and Habitat.

Champion Homes has pledged to donate the value of a brand-new modular home to Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. This collaboration will help expand affordable housing opportunities in Cleveland, with the donated home being part of a larger neighborhood revitalization project.

Through a project named for Pope Leo XIV, Habitat for Humanity will build 15 affordable homes in Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood by 2027.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is launching Pope Leo Village — 15 affordable homes on Elwell Avenue in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Woodhill community, inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s vision of service.

John Litten, President and CEO of Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, was honored as a “Hometown Hero” at the Cleveland National Air Show, recognizing his leadership and dedication to building stronger communities.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has been recognized by Mental Health America with the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. Learn how the organization is building a stronger team by prioritizing mental wellness alongside its mission to build homes, communities, and hope.

Cuyahoga County is receiving a major boost in affordable housing thanks to the Welcome Home Ohio initiative. Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has been awarded $265,418 in tax credits to help construct five new homes in Cleveland—part of a larger statewide push to build and rehabilitate more than 2,100 homes across Ohio.

Lorain City Council has cleared the way for Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity to build modular homes in the city. “The homes will be sold at their appraised value for a zero-percent interest mortgage to income-qualified buyers,” Habitat CEO John Litten told The Chronicle-Telegram.

Cleveland City Council has approved a $3 million boost for our Critical Home Repair program, helping us reach more families with urgent needs like roofs, siding, windows, and porches. This investment strengthens our ability to preserve affordable homeownership and protect longtime residents. We are so appreciative of the overwhelming support from City Council for this important program. As President and CEO John Litten told Cleveland.com, “This program is about keeping people in their homes, helping seniors age in place, and making sure generational homes don’t slip away.”

We’re proud to share that we've been chosen as the 2025 recipient of Emerald Gives, a charitable initiative from sustainability consultancy Emerald Built Environments. Through this honor, we’ll receive pro bono support to pursue LEED certification for our headquarters on West 110th Street. This year-long partnership focuses on improving energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and long-term sustainability—helping us align our daily operations with the same green building values we bring to every Habitat home. It’s another way we’re working toward a healthier, more resilient future for our team and our community.