Habitat for Humanity of Evansville

11/03/2026

It was a pleasure to be featured in WNIN’s segment on Affordable Housing! Thank you for the opportunity to share the work happening here in Evansville and the impact safe, affordable housing has on local families. Watch our Director of Development, Jerry Rairdon, share Habitat's mission on WNIN's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/nJrnvry56U8?si=T6fNBc7dpOA--Owk

Tonight on WNIN NEWSMAKERS we'll learn about affordable housing programs with our guests, Gary Roan and Jason Rucker from Community Action Program of Evansville and Vanderburgh County, Inc (CAPE), Jerry Rairdon from Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, and Joshua Calhoun from HOPE of Evansville.

WNIN NEWSMAKERS, hosted by Noah Alatza, airs tonight, October 29th at 7pm on WNIN PBS.

11/02/2026

Future doctors, current difference-makers. 💙
Thank you to the IU School of Medicine students who joined us at our Volunteer Center for their day of service! Your dedication and service remind us that healthy communities start with safe, stable housing. Together, we're building homes, health, and hope right here in Evansville.

11/02/2026

We’re proud to stand alongside YouthBuild Evansville in empowering young people through hands-on learning, confidence-building, and the skills that help create stronger futures and stronger communities!

🎓 That’s a wrap on another YouthBuild Evansville graduation!

Today, we had the privilege of celebrating some pretty remarkable young people and the hard work, perseverance, and personal growth that brought them to this moment.

But if there’s one thing we’d like everyone to take away from today’s celebration, it’s that we build a whole lot more than houses, and we teach a whole lot more than trades.

We help young people discover what they’re capable of. We create opportunities for them to develop confidence, find their strengths, learn from their mistakes, and begin building futures they may not have thought possible.

And none of that happens in a vacuum. It takes a community.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who took time out of their day to celebrate with us!

To Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, your staff and Core Crew volunteers: Thank you for being so much more than a construction partner. You’ve helped build these young men and women, too. Every shared project, new skill, and word of encouragement has been part of their journey.

To Hope City Church: Thank you for your continued support of YouthBuild and for so graciously opening your beautiful church to us this year. Your generosity and hospitality mean more than you know.

To our families, friends, community partners, guests, and volunteers: Thank you for showing up, cheering on our graduates, and reminding them just how many people are in their corner.

And to our YouthBuild staff: Thank you for the countless hours, patience, encouragement, and dedication you pour into this work. The victories we celebrate today are a reflection of a team effort.

Organizations like Habitat and Hope City remind us what it looks like to put compassion into action. We’re grateful to be surrounded by people and organizations who understand that building stronger communities begins with investing in the people who call them home.

To our graduates: We’re proud of you. This isn’t the finish line. It’s another foundation to build upon. Keep learning, keep growing, and never underestimate what you’re capable of accomplishing.

One final favor for everyone who joined us today: 📸 If you took pictures or shared posts from the ceremony, please tag the YouthBuild Evansville page! We’d love to see your photos, share in your memories, and celebrate these accomplishments all over again.

Congratulations, graduates! We can’t wait to see what you build next!

YouthBuild Evansville — Building Futures From the Ground Up. 🛠️❤️

10/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers for the countless ways you support Habitat for Humanity of Evansville! Today we celebrated our amazing Core Crew, whose leadership, commitment, and generous hearts make a lasting impact on every build.

10/27/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off on October 24! We are grateful for the community support that helped make this event a success for Posey County Builds.
Congratulations to our winners:
🏆 Judy Thompson: Best Overall Flavor and People's Choice Grand Champion
🌶️ Don Menger: Bring the Heat and Most Unique Ingredient
Thank you to our sponsors, The Cox Group, Harmonie Wealth Group, Thursday Morning Breakfast Group, Willett Real Estate Services, and Graff Hill Farm, and to Riven for providing the music. We appreciate everyone who came together to support affordable housing and stronger communities!

10/23/2026

We are incredibly grateful to our longtime partner, Liberty Federal Credit Union, for helping more families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.
Thanks to a $60,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank's Community Multiplier Program and an additional $15,000 contribution from Liberty FCU, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville has received a total investment of $75,000 to support our mission.
Since 2018, Liberty FCU has contributed nearly $1.3 million to Habitat, helping fund nine Habitat homes and countless opportunities for local families. Their employees have also generously given their time on our build sites, proving that their commitment goes far beyond financial support.
Thank you, Liberty FCU, for continuing to build homes, communities, and hope alongside us. 💙🔨🏠

10/23/2026

Home Dedication #656

Last night, we celebrated a milestone that was years in the making. After months of hard work, commitment, and determination, Naneesha officially got to celebrate in her new home!

The journey to homeownership is never easy. Through sweat equity hours, homeowner education classes, and countless sacrifices along the way, Naneesha stayed focused on her goal of creating a brighter future for herself and her family. The joy in the room was a powerful reminder that a Habitat home is so much more than four walls and a roof. It's the result of perseverance, partnership, and a dream that becomes reality through dedication and hard work.

A special thank you to the Hollander Family for sponsoring this home and helping make this moment possible. For decades, the Hollander family has been a steadfast supporter of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, helping families achieve the stability and opportunity that come with affordable homeownership. Their generosity and long-standing commitment have left a lasting impact on our community. We are also especially grateful to Teri Hollander Albin, Habitat board member and dedicated advocate for our mission.

Congratulations, Naneesha! We are honored to celebrate this achievement with you and can't wait to see the memories you create in your new home. ❤️🏡

Welcome home!

10/22/2026

Yesterday we celebrated Destinie and the incredible journey she has taken to become a homeowner. Through hard work, determination, and perseverance, she completed her sweat equity hours, homeowner education classes, and every milestone along the way. Surrounded by the support of family, friends, and the Habitat community, Destinie’s story is a powerful reminder of what can happen when dedication meets opportunity. We are so proud to have partnered with her on this journey for Home #655!

This home was generously sponsored by Catholics for Habitat and the Moll Family Foundation, whose shared commitment to affordable homeownership helped make this dream a reality. We are deeply grateful for their investment in families and their dedication to building stronger communities through safe, affordable housing.

We want to extend a special thank you to Catholics for Habitat for their incredible partnership throughout this build. Their volunteers, advocacy, and faithful commitment to Habitat’s mission played an important role in bringing this home to life. Thanks to Luke Nordine, Habitat board member and dedicated partner with Catholics for Habitat, whose passion, service, and hands-on involvement have made a lasting impact on our organization and the families we serve.

Congratulations, Destinie! We are honored to celebrate this milestone with you and are excited to welcome you home. ❤️🏡

10/21/2026

We are so thankful for the incredible volunteers from Upbound Group and Rent-A-Center who joined us on the build site! A special thank you to those who traveled and flew in to serve our community. Your willingness to give your time and talents helps create strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.

10/20/2026

🌶️ Have you made plans for the Mt. Vernon Ministerial Association Chili Cookoff?
Join us Saturday, October 24, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. John's/Trinity in Mt. Vernon for an evening of great food and community fun. Sample some of the best chili in Posey County, enjoy a Chicago-style hot dog, dessert, and more, all while supporting Habitat for Humanity's work right here in our community.
Every ticket purchased helps local families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through safe, affordable housing.
Adults: $15 | Children 12 & under: $5
Think your chili is award-worthy? There's still time to sign up and compete for chili bragging rights! LINK IN BIO