named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Affordable Homeownership
Builds and sells affordable homes to income-qualified, first-time homebuyers who contribute 350 hours of "sweat equity" and receive financial counseling.
Corporate Team Building & Volunteering
Organizes volunteer days for corporate groups on construction or home repair sites, including tools, training, and project coordination.
Home Repair
Provides critical home repairs such as ramps, handrails, porch repairs, and accessibility modifications for low-income homeowners in Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
Homebuyer Support
Offers financial workshops and classes on budgeting, credit repair, debt management, and mortgage literacy to prepare families for homeownership.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 2 activities
- Constructs and rehabilitates affordable homesBuilds and rehabilitates safe, energy-efficient, affordable homes for income-qualifying families in Tompkins and Cortland Counties, including modular construction and new builds, with mortgage payments structured to not exceed 30% of household income.
- Operates a homeownership program with sweat equity requirementProvides a homeownership pathway for first-time buyers in Tompkins and Cortland Counties who meet income eligibility criteria, requiring approximately 350 hours of sweat equity through construction work, volunteering, and participation in program activities.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Delivers financial education and coaching for homeownershipOffers financial readiness training, budgeting workshops, credit repair, mortgage education, and one-on-one coaching—available in person and online—to help prospective homeowners prepare for mortgage qualification and long-term financial stability.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Manages a community land trust to preserve affordable housingPreserves long-term housing affordability by holding property titles in a land trust, currently preserving 11 properties in Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizes and supports volunteer engagement programsCoordinates construction and support volunteer opportunities including monthly women-led workdays, corporate volunteer days, and individual volunteering, with over 7,221 hours contributed in 2025, and provides training and post-event summaries for groups.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Provides critical home repairs and accessibility modificationsOffers repair services including ramps, handrails, porch and deck repairs, weatherproofing, and exterior improvements for income-qualified homeowners to enhance safety, accessibility, and home stability.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$0
Contributions & grants$0—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$0
Program expenses74%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$45K
Investments$276K
Liabilities$74K
Net assets$0
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -100.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- BETHANY HUEY — DIRECTOR
- CARISSA WEIDMAN — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS ROSCOE — PRESIDENT
- CHRISTOPHER PACE — DIRECTOR
- HALEE LITTLE — TREASURER
- JOHN WINTERS — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN CARTMILL — VICE PRESIDENT
- SARAH WISDORF — SECRETARY
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Avangrid Partner — Corporate partner involved in a house sponsorship or build day, as shown in a photo caption.
- Beginnings Credit Union Partner — Financial and volunteer sponsor of the Women Build program, supporting its operation and growth for over 15 years.
- Civic groups Partner — Civic groups engage in volunteer efforts, project sponsorship, and community outreach with Habitat.
- Corporate volunteer groups Partner — Corporate teams participate in hands-on building activities as part of community investment and team-building initiatives.
- Faith communities Partner — Faith communities organize volunteer days, sponsor projects, and raise awareness in support of Habitat's mission.
- Habitat for Humanity Network — Local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, partnering with families, volunteers, and organizations to repair and preserve homes.
- Habitat for Humanity Network — Local affiliate of the Habitat for Humanity network operating in Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, part of a global network of Habitat organizations.
- Habitat for Humanity International Network — Member of the Habitat for Humanity international network.
- Helper Helper Partner — Volunteer management platform used for volunteer registration, scheduling, and communication.
- Honor Societies Partner — Volunteer partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties through service activities.
- Huber Partner — Corporate partner associated with a volunteer event in July 2025, as shown in a photo caption.
- Insero Partner — Corporate partner whose employees volunteered on a Habitat build day, as shown in a photo caption.
- Lions Clubs Partner — Longstanding volunteer partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
- Partner Families Partner — Co-participants in building and revitalizing homes and communities
- Rotary Partner — Longstanding volunteer partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties.
- Student organizations Partner — Student organizations participate in group build days and other volunteer activities with Habitat.
- community partners Partner — Accepts referrals from community partners to connect their clients with the financial education program.
- corporate sponsors Partner — Corporate sponsors supported the Women Build 2026 event through fundraising participation.
- lending and community partner organizations Partner — Collaborates with lending and community partner organizations to deliver financial education workshops to prospective homeowners.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Co-Production Through Sweat Equitymethodology: sweat_equity_modelBy requiring future homeowners to contribute labor ("sweat equity") to build their own and others’ homes, we foster a sense of ownership, build construction and financial skills, and strengthen community ties—increasing long-term housing stability because participation builds investment and readiness.
- Community-Engaged Construction for Collective Ownershipmethodology: community-engaged_constructionBy engaging volunteers, faith groups, and corporate teams in hands-on building, we strengthen community cohesion and expand housing capacity because shared labor fosters shared responsibility and broadens support for affordable housing as a communal value.
- Integrated Financial Empowerment for Homeownership Readinessmethodology: financial_empowermentBy embedding practical financial education and counseling into the homeownership process, we build long-term financial capability and housing stability because real-world, context-specific learning increases the likelihood of sustained homeownership and economic resilience.
- Targeted Home Repair for Health and Independencemethodology: individualized-need-assessmentBy assessing and prioritizing home repairs based on individual household needs related to health, safety, and accessibility, we improve well-being and prevent displacement because tailored interventions address the most critical barriers to independent living.