December 2025

Greetings!

As we reflect on the year, we are filled with gratitude for your continued support and dedication to the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County. With your help, we’ve been able to continue making spirits bright, one home at a time. Whether you’ve given financially, volunteered on-site, or supported our families in other meaningful ways, you are the reason we can expand affordable housing opportunities here in Monroe County.

In 2025, we broke ground on 12 homes, helping families build a strong foundation for a brighter future. At Habitat for Humanity, that foundation includes more than building houses. Through coaching, education and support, Habitat provides opportunities for individuals and families to create stable and self-reliant futures.

As we wrap up another year of building together, we want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. From our family to yours, we wish each of you a warm and happy holiday season.

Please note that the Habitat administrative office will be closed from Wednesday, December 24 – Sunday, January 4. We will reopen following regular business hours on Monday, January 5.

In partnership,

Wendi Goodlett

President and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County

Pictured are our sponsors from Novo Nordisk on-site with Brandy and Michael, their family, and our team of Crew Leaders and volunteers.

Save the date! More Than Houses is March 10, 2026

Join us for our annual More Than Houses event at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Monroe County Convention Center. This special evening will include a buffet dinner and an opportunity to hear directly from Habitat families and leaders about the impact your support is making in our community. It’s also a chance to learn more about the Habitat program and how, together, we can continue expanding affordable housing opportunities in Monroe County. More Than Houses is free to attend, and there will be an opportunity to make a contribution during the event.

Your presence at More Than Houses demonstrates your commitment to building strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter in our community. We hope you can join us!

Will we see you there?

I'll be there!

I regretfully cannot attend - hopefully next year!

Take advantage of the new Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit program!

This program allows individuals and businesses to offset income or business taxes in the year the donation is made. The tax credit is equal to 50% of the donation made to Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County. Eligible AHTC gifts include cash, checks, stocks and bonds, approved land, and new, in-kind construction materials.

Visit our website or contact our Development Director, Annie Eakin, at eakin@monroecountyhabitat.org or (812) 331-4008 Ext 6 to learn more about how to make an AHTC gift!

Our Homeowner Application Window Opens Soon!

Through our Homeownership Program, we provide coaching, education, and support to guide you through the home-buying journey. When a qualified local family is in need of a home, they may partner with us to build and purchase an affordable home right here in Monroe County.

Applicants must have lived in and/or worked in Monroe County for at least a year, and meet three important criteria:

A need for housing
An ability to pay an affordable mortgage
A willingness to partner with us

To be accepted into our program, all applicants and any adults (aged 18+ or older) who will live in the home must attend a homeowner information meeting.

Meeting dates and times include:

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 // Monroe County Public Library (Southwest) // 3:30PM Spanish // 5PM English
Thursday, January 22, 2026 // Banneker Community Center Gymnasium // 5PM English // 6:30PM Spanish
Saturday, January 31, 2026 // Monroe County Public Library (Downtown) // 11AM English // 12:30PM Spanish

If you or someone you know is interested in applying for our program and meets the criteria and eligibility, consider attending one of our homeowner information meetings and submitting an application to our program.

Visit our website to learn more about our program and application process!

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County | 213 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408

Save the date! More Than Houses is March 10, 2026

Take advantage of the new Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit program! ﻿

Take advantage of the new Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit program!