Places like thrift outlets and salvage operations can offer some of the deepest discounts available. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to break down the art of bargain shopping with tips and resources to save money when shopping for everything from clothing to lawn equipment and iPhones.

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.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity CEO John Litten has been named a 2025 Crain’s Notable Leader in Philanthropy. This honor recognizes his leadership and deep commitment to community.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Thrift stores across Northeast Ohio have long offered shoppers a way to save money while supporting local causes.

"So many people think that President Carter founded Habitat for Humanity. Well, that's not the case," said John Litten, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.

CLEVELAND — Leaders of the global nonprofit organization Habitat for Humanity are among the many remembering the life and legacy of the late President Jimmy Carter after he left the Oval Office.

The Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is remembering Former President Jimmy Carter as a man who cared deeply about people and not being afraid to get dirty or pick up a hammer.

Cleveland's Habitat for Humanity office is one of hundreds across the U.S. and more than 70 countries where you can find evidence of the former president’s impact.

There are around 25,000 empty residential lots scattered across Cleveland’s neighborhoods and building has almost come to a stop, according to Rick Barga, manager at the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund.

CLEVELAND — Modular homes are popping up across Cleveland as builders try creative ways to address a widespread housing shortage.

The City of Cleveland and the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund announced today they have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to modular home manufacturers across the United States and internationally to establish a manufacturing facility in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Mayor Justin Bibb and other city leaders believe part of solving the shortage of affordable new housing in Cleveland could be the creation of a modular home construction site, and they have taken the first steps toward attracting a manufacturer.

With around 25,000 vacant plots available from the city of Cleveland and the county land banks, the city and the Site Readiness for Goods Jobs Funds are trying to find a solution...

The city of Cleveland and the Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund announced today they have issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to modular home manufacturers across the United States and internationally to establish a manufacturing facility in Cleveland.

It could help kickstart Cleveland's meager pre-fab home market and help fill thousands of vacant lots

In a strategic bid to tackle the city's workforce and housing issues, Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb, along with city and county partners, has invited modular home manufacturers.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity begins its effort addressing Cleveland’s affordable housing shortage.
New modular homes are helping address the need for more affordable housing inCleveland.

For every 100 households with “extremely low income,” Ohio has only 40 affordable units. That statistic dropped 6% from 2022 to 2023, according to the Coalition of Homelessness and Housing in Ohio and the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- New modular homes are helping address the need for more affordable housing in Cleveland.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has begun the process of creating 19 modular homes throughout the city.

The event is the nonprofit organization’s largest fundraising of the year and will aim to raise money to fun its mission of construction, and rehabilitating homes throughout the city.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northeast Ohioans are invited to go the extra mile to raise money to help provide affordable housing to Clevelanders.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is encouraging Lorain County residents to join its annual fund-raising walk.

Greater Cleveland Habitat is serving Lorain County and recently completed its first home in Elyria.

Finding affordable housing in Northeast Ohio can be tough.

Over the last decade, with the work of faith leaders, volunteers and community groups, Cleveland's Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood has gone through a major revitalization.

Leon sits down with John Litten, President & CEO of Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, to talk about their Vehicle Donation Program and 5k walk. run. mosey.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is seeking donations of old cars, boats, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and other vehicles.

Joe Pollard has been removing trash and cutting the lawn of a vacant home in the Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood on Cleveland’s East Side since 7 a.m.

It's not his property. He lives down the street.

“The house did have somebody living in it and all the sudden they moved out and trash was in the driveway,” Pollard said. “The garbage cans were running over.”

Hundreds of Cleveland-area nonprofit organizations strive to improve the quality of life for thousands of Clevelanders, but they can’t do it alone.

These nonprofit organizations rely in part on the generosity and benevolence of other people who choose to donate or bequeath financial support toward the mission of these organizations, who also strive not only to help those they serve but to build friendships and mutually beneficial relationships with their donors.

High school student Niyukuri Blaise spent most of Monday ripping up musty carpet in the attic of a home that's seen better days in Cleveland's Mt. Pleasant neighborhood.

His summer job is to rehab this house along with a handful of other students, part of a partnership between local nonprofits Youth Opportunities Unlimited and the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.

Everyone can find something at the ReStore, 300 Rice Industrial Parkway in Amherst.

“We have definitely worked hard on this store,” said Laura Potter-Sadowski, director of ReStores for Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. “We have amazing volunteers who love to put stuff out.

If you're looking to get rid of your car, Habitat for Humanity may be able to help.

CLEVELAND — In recent months, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has seen a sharp increase in Clevelanders donating their vehicles to the organization.

In an interview with The Morning Journal, our Director of Development, Kim Pride, gives a detailed summary of our Cars for Homes program and how it is positively impacting the lives of Clevelanders.

In an interview with News 5 Cleveland, our President/CEO, John Litten, and Stan Taylor, Associate Director of Critical Home Repair at Greater Cleveland Habitat, narrate how the Critical Home Repair program is transforming lives and neighborhoods in Cleveland.

In an interview with FOX 8 News, Cleveland Clinic caregiver, Wanda Dove, shared how she benefited from Greater Cleveland Habitat's Critical Home Repair Program. She narrated how Greater Cleveland Habitat replaced her roof and installed new gutters at no expense in her time of need.

In an interview with Spectrum News 1, our Associate Director of Critical Home Repair, Stan Taylor, gives a detailed summary of our new Critical Home Repair program and how it is positively impacting the lives of Clevelanders.

Recently, Greater Cleveland Habitat president John Litten was featured in an interview in Crain's Cleveland Business Magazine. The interview touched on Habitat's interest in modular homes and the potential they can have on affordable housing in Cleveland, such as a project in the works in Collinwood. "Ideally, the Collinwood houses will be modular ranches," said John.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity launched our 400 Home Initiative back in August--Community Leader Magazine explores its impacts.

After receiving ARPA funding this year, Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity has been getting some increased attention in the media. Check out this article which features comments from our President, John Litten as well as insights into the various victories and hurdles in increasing access to affordable housing in Cleveland.

Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity will break ground on its 400 Home Strategic Initiative on Tues., Aug. 29th, at 10:30 a.m. at 10707 Crestwood Ave. in Cleveland.