About
Building a Stronger Illinois, Together
Habitat for Humanity of Illinois is the Affiliate Support Organization for 32 Habitat for Humanity affiliates across Greater Illinois and Chicagoland. We exist to strengthen the capacity of local Habitat organizations so more families can access safe, affordable homeownership and critical home repair services in the communities they call home.
By bringing together two Affiliate Support Organizations – Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity of Illinois – into a single statewide entity in 2026, Habitat Illinois creates a more unified, coordinated, and effective support system for local affiliates. Through advocacy, training, resource development, strategic partnerships, and operational support, we help local Habitats expand their impact while preserving the trusted relationships they have built within their communities.
Illinois families face growing barriers to affordable homeownership. Rising housing costs, limited inventory, and increasing development challenges require stronger collaboration and greater statewide coordination. Habitat Illinois meets this moment—building the infrastructure, partnerships, and resources needed to support affiliates today while preparing for the future of affordable housing.
Working alongside local Habitat affiliates, volunteers, donors, corporate partners, and community leaders, we are helping create more opportunities for families to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.
What We Do
Habitat Illinois supports local Habitat affiliates by:
- Advocating for policies that expand access to affordable homeownership and housing stability
- Securing and distributing resources that increase local impact
- Providing training, technical assistance, and peer learning opportunities
- Building regional and statewide partnerships with corporations, foundations, and government agencies
- Strengthening collaboration and innovation across the Habitat network
- Elevating the collective voice and impact of Habitat for Humanity throughout Illinois
Our Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
All Are Welcome
Habitat for Humanity has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. In short, Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds and also serves people in need of decent housing regardless of race or religion.
Non-Proselytizing Policy
As a matter of policy, Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means that Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.
Raising Concerns
Habitat for Humanity in Illinois is an independent organization that is overseen by a board of directors and governed by its own policies. If you have a complaint about Habitat Illinois, please contact us at info@chicagolandhabitat.org to discuss the issue or concern.
If you believe your concern cannot be adequately addressed or resolved, or if your concern relates to leadership (board president or CEO), notify Habitat for Humanity International by following the process outlined on Habitat.org.