About Us
Vision: Habitat for Humanity is the leading organization in Kentucky working to eliminate poverty housing and improve communities
Incorporated in 1993, Kentucky Habitat for Humanity (KyHFH) State Support Organization’s mission is to support and encourage an effective network of Kentucky Habitat for Humanity affiliates through the creation of new affiliates, resource development, advocacy, capacity building, mentoring, and prayer.
Since 1993, KyHFH has organized and assisted in the funding of a number of regional and statewide projects including:
- Homecoming ’94—new low-income houses were built by affiliates in the state.
- Jimmy Carter Work Project ‘Hammering in the Hills' 1997—Based in Pikeville, Kentucky, 2,000 volunteers, alongside President and Mrs. Carter, built 50 homes in Pike County, KY. A tithe check in the amount of $100,000 was taken by 20 Kentucky volunteers and presented to President Carter in 1998 at the Jimmy Carter Work Project in Popotal, Mexico.
- Mayoral Build 2001—in conjunction with the Kentucky League of Cities, KyHFH initiated a program to involve local government leaders in the work of Habitat affiliates.
- Homes and Hope Celebration 2003—Kentucky Habitat for Humanity affiliates and volunteers came together to build and celebrate the 1,000th home, built in Franklin County, KY.
- Freedom Blitz—Sending ambassadors to Northern Ireland and hosting the Irish in Simpson County.