Habitat for Humanity Won’t Build Home in 2024

Door County volunteers will be working on repairs, ramps and salvage of items and materials for resale this year rather than building a new home for Habitat for Humanity. File photo.

Due to financial factors and not identifying a partner family, Door County Habitat for Humanity will not undertake new home construction this year.

“Although this news may come as a disappointment, it is grounded in a fundamental commitment to fiscal responsibility and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our local mission,” said Lori Allen, executive director. 

Traditionally, Door Habitat built one new home annually. During 2022-23, Habitat completed two new homes and a remodel. 

“The rise in home costs continues to stress our financial resources,” Allen said. “In today’s economic climate, competition for funding is fierce, and we must ensure that every dollar is used wisely to maximize our impact.”

Allen said Habitat will focus this summer on ReStore operations and sales, critical home repair, ramps and deconstruction of home renovations to recycle, reuse and resell valuable building resources. 

“As stewards of the funds and resources entrusted to us by our donors, volunteers, and community partners, we must make the difficult decision to prioritize financial prudence and accountability,” Allen said in a statement sent April 14. “The decision not to build a home in 2024 was not made lightly, but rather as a result of careful consideration and future strategic planning.”