About
Since 1987, Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties has brought people together to build homes, strengthen our community, and create opportunity that lasts.
Our Guiding Principles
Our Mission
Together with our communities, Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties puts faith and love into action by building homes and hope.
Our Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Building in Tompkins and Cortland Counties. Part of a Global Movement.
Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties was founded in 1987 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Our work focuses on creating a safer, stronger Tompkins and Cortland Counties by partnering with local families, volunteers, companies, and community partners to rehabilitate and build affordable homes.
As part of a global network of Habitat affiliates, we bring the resources and credibility of an international movement to the neighborhoods and families right here in our community.
We build and repair homes. We provide homebuyer support services. We advocate for housing policy that works for everyone. And, we do it all in partnership with first-time homebuyers, looking for a place to call their own.
Our Impact In Tompkins and Cortland Counties
39
Homes Built
339
Construction Volunteers in 2025
7,221
Volunteer Hours in 2025
20
Homes Repaired
The People Behind the Mission
Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties is led by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who believe deeply that everyone deserves a decent place to call home.
Our work is overseen by a volunteer board of directors drawn from Tompkins and Cortland Counties, including business leaders, community advocates, and housing professionals united by a shared commitment to our mission.
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 with 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.
We Take Stewardship Seriously
Transparency isn’t a policy for us. It’s a value.
We believe the community that invests in this mission deserves to know exactly how their support is being used. That’s why we publish our financials every year, maintain independent audits, and pursue third-party accreditation from organizations like Candid and Charity Navigator.
Audited Financial Statements
Ready to be part of our work?
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or explore our programs — there’s a place for you in our mission.