More than three decades of impact.

In 1989, a small (but passionate) grassroots group of individuals in the building industry began on a journey to tackle one of our nation’s biggest problems: homelessness.

Why? Because each and every day in communities across our country individuals and families are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and they had a solution.

Together, through construction, community engagement and education, they established HomeAid with a bold vision to be a vital force in creating safe and dignified housing for those most vulnerable in our community – those without a home.

What began as a simple remodel of two small farmhouses to end homelessness for families grew into a collaboration across this country of local and national builders, trades, suppliers, financial institutions, and community partners completing over 1,000 developments and effectively ending homelessness for over 500,000 people.

Through HomeAid’s unique ability to maximize relationships between the building industry and local service providers HomeAid became a national pioneer in developing housing and programmatic facilities for those experiencing homeless. And as a result, a future where individuals and families are able to overcome homelessness and build a new life became a reality.

Today, Homeaid is developing every conceivable type of project both residential and commercial but more importantly, these life-changing projects include vital community resource centers, emergency shelters, interim housing and ultimately permanent supportive and affordable housing.

Nothing is outside of HomeAid’s bold vision because we see a future without homelessness, and we are here to build it.

Scott Larson
CEO, HomeAid

Who We Help

HomeAid has completed 1,043 housing developments and has served over 520,000 people who otherwise would have been unhoused.

Additionally, HomeAid’s public relations and community education programs work to support new initiatives in Affiliate markets, that will not only house those who need housing, but also to provide training and skills to those who want to work in the building industry.

Through the generosity of our partners, HomeAid has built more than 1,000 construction projects valued at more than $250 million, of which nearly 50 percent was donated in-kind by the building industry. These shelters provide more than 13,500 beds per night nationwide, with each bed serving an average of three people per year.

HomeAid identifies long-term, reputable non-profits who need additional capacity to house and provide resources and services to people experiencing homelessness. HomeAid pairs these nonprofits with our building partners, who donate their time, materials and labor to rehabilitate and build new spaces for those they serve.  Our model allows us to serve a variety of populations and needs, including:

• Individuals and families experiencing chronic homelessness

• Youth who have aged out of foster care

• Those fleeing domestic violence and spousal desertion

• Children who have experienced homelessness due to a family crisis

• Adults living with a life-threatening illness such as HIV/AIDS

• Individuals and families suffering from drug and alcohol abuse and addiction

• Developmentally and physically disabled individuals

• Families and individuals who are homeless as a result of job loss or illness

• Veterans

• Those with behavioral or mental health challenges

• Unaccompanied youth

• Transitional aged youth

• People unable to secure decent, safe housing at an affordable rate

• Those incarcerated or formerly incarcerated

• Victims (survivors) of human/sex trafficking

• Pregnant teenagers

• Victims of natural disaster

These are people who have experienced a life-altering event and need a second chance to get back on their feet — a place to regroup, catch their breath and regain independence. Every HomeAid project includes support services that help residents move toward self-sufficiency, such as education, job skills training, financial counseling, and physical and emotional support.