At Scott/Bourbon Counties Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live—a vision that drives every nail we hammer and every partnership we build. Guided by Habitat for Humanity’s mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope, we empower families through Homeownership, mobilize neighbors through Volunteerism, strengthen neighborhoods through Community Development, and restore dignity through Critical Home Repairs. But our impact is only as strong as the unity behind it. That’s why we champion a collective community front—because when we come together with shared purpose and compassion, we don’t just build homes; we build a better future for all. The success of our programs depends on this spirit of collaboration, ensuring that every effort contributes to a thriving, resilient, and inclusive community. Scroll below to take a deeper dive into not only why we need your support, but how we need your support.
Homeownership
The Bigger Picture Starts Here: The Power of Habitat for Humanity Homeownership
What you see here captures more than just a house—it reflects hope, dignity, and the foundation of a thriving community. Every nail hammered and wall raised through Habitat for Humanity builds more than shelter—it builds futures.
Affordable HOMEOWNERSHIP is a catalyst for change:
- Children thrive: Studies show that children of homeowners are 25% more likely to graduate high school and 116% more likely to graduate college compared to children of renters.
- Families stabilize: Homeownership reduces housing insecurity, improves physical and mental health, and empowers families to invest in their futures.
- Local economies grow: Every Habitat home generates $2 in local economic activity for every $1 invested, through job creation, increased consumer spending, and property taxes.
- Communities strengthen: Homeowners are more likely to vote, volunteer, and engage in civic activities—building stronger, more connected neighborhoods.
This is your invitation to be part of something bigger.
Whether you swing a hammer, donate, advocate, or spread the word—you are helping build a future where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity isn’t just building homes—it’s building hope, stability, and opportunity.
Volunteer
One Shirt. Countless Stories. Infinite Impact.
A single volunteer shirt, signed by many hands, each representing a heart committed to building something far greater than themselves. It’s not just fabric. It’s a tapestry of hope, unity, and purpose.
Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity is more than service—it’s a movement.
- Over 1 million volunteers lend their hands each year to build homes and futures across the globe.
- Since 1976, Habitat has helped over 29 million people gain access to safe, decent housing—thanks in large part to volunteers.
- Volunteers contribute millions of labor hours annually, saving Habitat affiliates significant construction costs and allowing more families to be served.
- Communities with strong volunteer engagement report higher civic participation, greater social cohesion, and improved local resilience.
When you volunteer, you’re not just building walls—you’re breaking barriers.
You become part of a story that spans neighborhoods, nations, and generations. You help families find stability, children find safety, and communities find strength.
Community Development
The Undimmable Power of Strategic Community Development
Talk about moment of unity—a team of volunteers standing ready to build more than homes. They are building futures, restoring hope, and laying the foundation for thriving neighborhoods in Scott and Bourbon Counties.
Strategic community development is not just about construction—it’s about transformation.
Habitat for Humanity’s approach brings together people from all walks of life to create lasting change. Each volunteer, each donor, each hour spent on-site contributes to a ripple effect that strengthens entire communities.
- Every Habitat home built or repaired increases neighborhood stability, reduces crime, and improves property values.
- Community development projects generate local jobs, stimulate small business growth, and increase civic engagement.
- For every dollar invested, Habitat returns up to $4 in social and economic benefits to the community.
- Families in stable housing are more likely to maintain employment, pursue education, and contribute to the local economy.
This is your moment to be part of the solution.
When you support Habitat’s community development projects, you’re not just funding lumber and nails—you’re investing in dignity, opportunity, and resilience.
Critical Home Repairs
Holding Hands, Holding Hope: The Power of Critical Home Repairs
Habitat for Humanity’s Critical Home Repairs Program is humbling in its mission and sustainable in its impact.
For our veterans and seniors, home is more than a structure—it’s a sanctuary of memories, pride, and legacy. But aging homes can become unsafe, inaccessible, and isolating. That’s where we step in.
- 8.5% of Kentucky’s veterans live in poverty.
- 38.5% of Kentucky’s seniors report having a disability, increasing the need for home modifications and repairs.
- Approximately 33,634 Kentucky veterans live in homes with one or more major problems of quality, crowding, or cost.
- 12.9% of Kentucky’s seniors live below the federal poverty level, limiting their ability to afford necessary home repairs.
This is your chance to be the reason a local veteran or senior sleeps safely tonight.
When you contribute to our Critical Home Repairs Program, you’re not just fixing roofs or installing ramps—you’re restoring dignity, preserving independence, and honoring lives of service.
In Scott and Bourbon Counties, your support means veterans and seniors can age in the homes they love—with comfort, safety, and pride.
