Habitat for Humanity - Steuben County

Help Us Open the Door

Open the Door to Homeownership

Since 1993, Steuben County Habitat for Humanity has built 43 homes to help 43 families purchase an affordable home and realize their dream of homeownership.

Our latest Habitat home is located in Bath, NY. In the Spring, we will be building a home in the City of Corning.

Open the Door to Education

SC HFH offers and/or collaborates to provide educational workshops about home maintenance, budget counseling and credit repair. Each Fall, we offer a Power Tools for Women Workshop that is taught by women. This workshop helps women learn new skills and enhances confidence.

Studies show that safe housing increases children’s academic performance, decreases absences and correlates to higher high school graduation rates.

Open the Door to Independence, Safety, and Aging in Place

In the past 2 years, Steuben County Habitat for Humanity has completed over 30 critical health and safety repairs primarily for disabled veterans and seniors. These repairs have allowed homeowners to stay safely and independently in their homes.

SC HFH’s Ramp Program has provided 9 wheelchair ramps to those in need. These ramps have helped both the disabled homeowner and their caregiver(s).

Open the Door to Savings and Sustainability

The ReStore accepts items donations from the public. These items are then sold at prices well below retail. In addition to helping the community afford needed items for their home, tons of material is kept out of the landfill. Proceeds from the ReStore support the mission of SC HFH. In the coming months, we will be opening a second ReStore in the Hornell area.

The Tool Library, located at the Corning ReStore allows the public to purchase a year’s membership for $30. The membership entitles them to borrow up to 3 tools at a time for a week. This service provides a means for homeowners to make needed repairs or complete a DIY project at a lower cost.

Who are We 

Habitat for Humanity is a global housing organization that has grown to become a leading nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in nearly 70 countries. 

Steuben County Habitat for Humanity has built or repaired over 43 homes for families since its inception in 1993. In the past 5 years, we have also helped 18 area veterans make critical repairs on their homes.  We operate the ReStore, Tool Library and other programs.