Habitat for Humanity

Monthly Mission Focus – Habitat for Humanity

Did You Know?

Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity provides access to education, house construction, and mortgages for low-to moderate income buyers to purchase a new home without being cost burdened.

  • In Indiana, 74% of low-income households spend half or more of their income on housing.
  • In Indiana, the average hourly wage necessary to afford a two‐bedroom unit (“housing wage”) is $22.18.
  • In 2025, 14 of Indiana’s 20 most common occupations paid less than the state’s housing wage for a two bedroom unit, impacting a large portion of the state’s
    workforce.

Research shows that Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program leads to benefits beyond housing:

  • Improved quality of life and mental health
  • A decreased reliance on social services
  • Improved academic achievement of children
    Increased prosperity of families as well as the entire community

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

How can you help?

  • Join the upcoming build. Sign up online below.
  • Donations to support Habitat for Humanity may be given online at stmarkscarmel.org/give or by using the offering envelopes found in the blue attendance pads on Sundays.
  • Donate new and used items in working condition to the Habitat ReStore. Visit
    indyrestore.com/checklist for a complete list of acceptable donations and to find a store nearest to you.
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Volunteer Opportunities

Habitat for Humanity: Women Build 2026

Team: Joe Newton Legacy Crew

Join the team or simply help fund the build! The Women Build is a unique Habitat event where women volunteers solely raise all needed funds and then spend an exciting day building a new home for a family in our community. No previous experience necessary! 

• Build date:  July 8, 2026 
• Sign up here to join the St. Mark’s Team by February 22
• All builders are required to raise $350 towards the build
• Can’t build but would love to donate? Visit stmarkscarmel.org/give and select Habitat Women Build from the pull-down menu

For more information, contact Amy Adams at aadams@stmarkscarmel.org

ReStore

Are you planning a home-improvement project? When disposing of appliances, furniture, cabinets, building supplies, etc., please consider donating (new and used things that are in good working condition) to the ReStore!  Your donations are tax-deductible and Habitat will even pick them up. Click here to find the ReStore location nearest you or schedule a pick up visit.

Please contact Amy Adams if you would like to know more.