Putnam County Habitat for Humanity, Ohio is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope.
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People Helped
1000
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Volunteer Hours
250
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Dollars Raised
$10000
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Program Participants
100
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Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort and has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity has two programs that offer applicants the opportunity for safe, decent, affordable housing: Home Ownership and Critical Home Repair.
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Upcoming Events
NEW HOMEOWNER APPLICATIONS
Putnam County Habitat for Humanity (PCHFH) will begin accepting applications for the 18th partner family with the organization's New Homeownership program. The next enrollment period is August 1 to September 15, 2026, for a new home that will be built in Continental. The home will be completed in 2027. To be considered as an applicant for this new home, interested individuals must complete the current New Homeownership application and return it to the PCHFH office with the following documents:
● Last two consecutive years of most recent federal tax returns files (first two pages only, signed by applicant(s))
● Eight weeks of pay stubs for each applicant
● Documentation of other household income (e.g. social security, disability, food stamps and child support)
You may request a printed application by calling 419-523-9621 or by visiting the PCHFH office at 150 N. Oak Street, Ottawa, OH 45875 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.CRITICAL HOME REPAIR (CHR) TEAM MEETING
First Wednesday of every month, 4 p.m.
at Ottawa Presbyterian Church, 150 N. Oak Street, OttawaPCHFH BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Second Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. (No Meeting in July) at Ottawa Presbyterian Church, 150 N. Oak Street, Ottawa -
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Consider giving up just a few hours of your time to learn valuable skills, meet some incredible new people and change the lives of local families forever. Want to flex your skills year-round? Our Critical Home Repair Team performs handyperson tasks, from installing walk-in showers to repairing flooring. Want to be part of a new house build, maybe with your co-workers, church or civic organization? Volunteer with our New Homeowner building program. Call 419-523-9621 for details or download a volunteer form from the top of this page.
