Vision
A world in which everyone has a decent place to live.
Mission
Seeking to put God's love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
History
In 1988, a group of community and congregational volunteers formed Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity. As the scope of work grew, the MVHFH ReStore opened in 2004, helping to fund home builds and provide a place for the community to donate gently used furniture, appliances, and home goods. In 2008, the affiliate shifted focus from building new homes to repairing and preserving existing homes, creating the Home Repair Ministry.
Since our formation, the MVHFH affiliate has built 231 homes and completed 100 home preservation projects.
MVHFH is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI). HFHI is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. While MVHF’s work is focused on Lucas County, Ohio, we share with HFHI the vision, mission, and commitment to serving all people.
Tithe
Did you know that every Habitat affiliate gives 10% of undesignated gifts to one the 65 countries in which Habitat for Humanity is active? This is called our Tithe. Based on the biblical model of tithing, this 10% helps increase the impact of donated monies and helps us work towards our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
For every dollar that Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity tithes:
25% goes to Ethiopia
25% goes to Haiti
25% to Guatemala
25% goes to Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Response program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement:
Creating spaces of belonging. Seeking to honor and embrace the various beliefs, unique identities, and lived experiences of our team, our program participants, and community, we commit to creating spaces of belonging for everyone, without barriers. We recognize that diversity within our organization adds value; we are better for it. Further, we believe the work of putting God’s love into action requires us to respect, honor, and affirm each individual and family with whom we come into contact. Therefore, we will ensure that all will enjoy equal access and opportunity to meaningfully participate in building homes, community, and hope.
