Be the key to hope for safe dwelling in Livingston County

afe home should never be out of reach. Yet every week, families in Livingston County come to Habitat because their homes are no longer safe to live in. Floors have collapsed. Heat has failed. Roofs leak. Water no longer runs. Seniors and individuals with disabilities, and those in financial need, are trapped behind mobility barriers.

These are our neighbors who need our help. Thank you for being part of the solution. Because of your support, last fiscal year, we served 38 neighbors and completed more than 175 urgent repairs. We are now on track to complete additional projects this fiscal year, helping seven additional families through December 31st.

Restoring heat, rebuilding roofs, repairing unsafe flooring, replacing failing water systems, installing ramps to regain independence, and transforming bathrooms for safe access. Each repair protected a family from displacement and preserved the homes’ stability. The need continues to grow.

We receive about 21 applications each month from veterans, seniors, and families who can’t move forward without help. Many are living in conditions that threaten their health and safety. Rising material costs make these repairs harder to afford. Since 2020, building supply costs have increased 41%, rose another 10% in 2022, and incrementally increased by 4.5% in 2025.

Insights To Our Community
Livingston County is home to 13,788 (7%) Veterans.
28% (76,445) of homeowners in Livingston County struggle to afford basic living costs. 21.3% (41,956) of our population in seniors. 5.1% (9,900) of residents live below the federal poverty line and can’t afford essential repairs. Your support is essential. A gift today restores heat, running water, safe flooring, mobility access, and secure roofs that protect families through Winter.

Where Does Your Gift Go?
Your gift makes the good work possible! Our mission for the A Brush With Kindness Program focuses on critical home repairs so individuals can live safely and securely in their residence. Our Homes Of The Brave Partnership takes a wrap-around approach and serves Veteran Households In Need. Habitat Can Handle It installs Grab Bars for a safer Home. Our PHR Program serves two families every year that need total home support.

Did you know?

Ramps begin at $2,500
Roof replacements costs between $8,000 to $15,000
Bathroom modifications for individuals with disabilities can start at $3,000
Furnaces range from $4,000 to $ 9,000

Every dollar counts! When donations slow, progress slows and hope halts for families waiting for safety & stability.

Livingston County Habitat For Humanity relies on the generosity of the community to meet our mission. We are not a government agency. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and donations given to us are tax-deductible.