Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity

06/10/2026

June is Homeownership Month, and in today's staff meeting we discussed how redlining has impacted our community right here in Toledo.

Decades of disinvestment have led to significant disparities in health, education, neighborhood safety, and intergenerational wealth building for our Black neighbors.

Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity is joining Habitat affiliates across the country as we work to dismantle systemic biases and create pathways to homeownership for *all* of our neighbors.

How are we doing this?
⚖️ Advocating for equitable policies
🏡 Repairing homes to keep community members in their homes
💲 Accessing state and federal funding to reinvest in neighborhoods
✍️ Providing financial education to invest in new homeowners
🗺 Strategizing our work to revitalize historically redlined neighborhoods
🤝 Learning from and partnering with incredible organizations like The Fair Housing Center who work to end housing discrimination

To learn more about redlining and how it impacts Toledo, check out this documentary from The Fair Housing Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6zDeOP1bPE&t=124s

U.S. Habitat affiliates are working to dismantle the systemic bias ...

06/09/2026

Thanks for building with us,

This hard-working team spent their Saturday on our Faith Build house! Pretty soon, Rachel and her family will be moving in and making it a home.

06/08/2026

For too many of our Lucas County neighbors, the American Dream is out of reach. But you can help change this reality.

Give a gift today to help a neighbor achieve their dream of homeownership! From June 1 - July 4, we're seeking to raise 250 gifts. Whether it's $10, $100, or $1,000, each gift will make a direct and immediate impact in our community.

When you give to Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity, you are giving the gift of freedom and independence to our neighbors. This direct and immediate impact is an investment in our community.

Thank you for keeping the American Dream alive in Lucas County!

Give a gift today: https://mvhabitat.charityproud.org/Donate/Index/43305

06/07/2026

Our hearts and prayers are with the Old West End neighborhood and all who were impacted by the violence that occurred yesterday.

As we take time to check in on our loved ones, our neighbors, and our community, know that there are resources to help process and debrief. Please see below for information from the Old West End Association about opportunities happening tomorrow, June 8.

06/06/2026

Still can't get over how awesome our 2026 Blitz Build was! Over 300 volunteers came together to build 30 playhouses for local families, making it a day to remember.

Thank you to everyone who made this day possible! Whether you sponsored part of the day, volunteered, or "liked" a post on social media, you are the reason the Playhouse Project builds homes, community, and hope in Lucas County! 💙

06/04/2026

The best part of the day? Right here.🥺

06/04/2026

The part where it all comes together 🏔️✨

06/04/2026

Working hard to bring these playhouses to life 🥳

06/04/2026

👏 Everyone’s feeling excited to build playhouses for the kids today. Great energy all day long!