Counting Our Blessings

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton challenges you to put your faith into action and get involved with our Faith Family! By getting involved with Habitat's mission to build homes, communities, and hope, you are doing just that! Here is a running list highlighting some of our latest prayers, volunteer victories, and service opportunities:

We are thankful to have closed on our FIRST Faith Build this year in Miamisburg! KaCey and her daughter are settling into their new community nicely, thanks to our support!
Prayers for the successful completion of all this year's Habitat Builds, including Women Build, the PNC Build, and the CareSource Workforce Development Build.
A huge shout-out to the Knights of Columbus and St Gabriel the Archangel Family of Churches for hosting a successful panel build event this year!

Blessing Opportunities

Help Build a Home

Each Habitat home is built by volunteers. There is no experience necessary! Click the link above or contact Volunteer Director Krissy Day at kday@daytonhabitat.org or 937-965-7679 with questions.
Volunteer at the ReStore

If you love people but are not interested in helping on a worksite, you can still volunteer at our ReStore in either Dayton or Springfield. Click the link above or contact Volunteer Director Krissy Day at kday@daytonhabitat.org or 937-965-7679 with questions.
Meet Our 2025Faith Build Partner Family!

Born and raised in Dayton, KaCey is no stranger to hard work and perseverance. After hearing about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton through her daughter’s godmother, she saw an opportunity to create a better future for herself and her daughter. Read more about KaCey's story here!

Become a Faith Family Member

There are so many ways you can support our mission. Your church, faith-based organization or faith-owned business can become a member of the Habitat Faith Family by supporting us in at least one of the following ways.

Add Habitat families, volunteers, and our mission to your prayer list. If you’d like to be a part of an international Habitat prayer team, sign up here.
Volunteer with Habitat! Volunteer opportunities include construction sites and Habitat ReStore customer relations. Learn more here!
Give a monetary gift to support our mission.
Make in-kind donations of used or new items to our three ReStore locations in Dayton and Springfield. See daytonhabitat.org/restore for more information.
Organize a fundraiser with proceeds going to Habitat’s mission of providing affordable housing.
Refer families who are in need of affordable housing or critical repairs to Habitat.
Schedule a presentation by a local Habitat employee, which will explain our mission in detail and offer a Q & A opportunity.

*If you are interested in finding out more about the Habitat Faith Family program, call 937-605-5086 or send an email

Faith Family Members

We are eternally thankful for our Habitat Faith Family members. We could not spread God’s love like we have been able to do all these years without you. Below is a list of our current Habitat Faith Family members.

Our Faith Roots

Faith has been the foundation of Habitat for Humanity since its humble beginnings in 1976. Founded by a preacher and his wife, Millard and Linda Fuller, and born within a Christian fellowship community called "Koinonia," Habitat began as one of Koinonia's outreach programs, building a few homes for underserved families. Koinonia Farm still stands today, as a thriving ministry built around Habitat's rich history of community service and a thriving pecan farm. Locally, ours is the oldest Ohio Habitat affiliate, founded in the basement of a Montgomery County church in 1983.

President Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Honored at the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Awards

In November, Dayton hosted a celebration of words, wisdom, and the enduring pursuit of peace at the 2024 Dayton Literary Peace Prize Awards. This annual event, which honors authors and works that use literature to foster peace and understanding, recognized an especially distinguished honoree this year: President Jimmy Carter.

President Carter, a tireless advocate for peace and humanitarian causes, was named the recipient of the Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Distinguished Achievement Award. This prestigious honor is reserved for individuals whose lifetime contributions—in literature and beyond—have profoundly promoted the values of peace and diplomacy. Over his remarkable life, President Carter has authored more than 30 books, ranging from memoirs to reflections on faith, politics, and global justice. Each page has carried his deep commitment to building bridges between people.

While President Carter could not attend in person, his grandson, Jason Carter, made the trip to Dayton to accept the award on his behalf. The ceremony held special significance for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton, whose staff were honored to be in attendance and recognized prior to the panel discussions. Habitat has been an integral part of President Carter’s legacy, as he and his wife Rosalynn have been some of the organization’s most dedicated and visible champions for over four decades. Jason Carter shared reflections on his grandfather’s passion for Habitat’s mission, noting that being on Habitat build sites has always been one of President Carter’s greatest joys.

The Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation, inspired by the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords that ended the Bosnian War, celebrates the transformative power of literature to heal, unite, and inspire change. It remains the only international literary peace prize awarded in the United States, drawing acclaimed authors, thought leaders, and peace advocates from around the world.

This year’s awards program featured engaging panel discussions with other celebrated honorees, including Anne Berest, Victor Luckerson, and Tania Branigan, each recognized for their impactful literary works. The conversations explored the stories behind their writing, the inspirations they draw from, and their aspirations for future projects. Attendees were treated to insightful perspectives on how storytelling can illuminate shared humanity and bridge divides.

For Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton’s team, the experience was a meaningful blend of inspiration and celebration. Meeting President Carter’s grandson was a special moment, as it offered a personal connection to a man whose legacy has shaped so many lives. From his work with Habitat to his leadership on the world stage, President Carter’s dedication to building peace—both literal and literary—continues to resonate powerfully.

As the evening closed, it was clear that President Carter’s recognition was more than an award—it was a testament to the power of words and actions to create a more peaceful world.

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