Cuyahoga Land Bank, Land Bank Charities and Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity have successfully worked together for years. The success of this partnership has created safe, affordable housing solutions for families across Cleveland. Recently, as Habitat is working its way through its 400-Home Initiative, we’ve had the pleasure of participating in several heartwarming home dedications and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. The $33 million-Initiative is aiming to build 100 new homes, rehabilitate 50 existing homes and repair or enhance 250 additional homes in Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties between 2023 and 2027 to help underserved populations.

Cuyahoga Land Bank’s collaboration with Habitat for Humanity stems from a shared vision: to transform neighborhoods and empower individuals through homeownership. The Land Bank’s mission aligns perfectly with Habitat’s commitment to building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. We contribute by providing land, facilitating property acquisition and supporting the rehabilitation or new construction of homes. Habitat’s dedication to community-driven development combined with our expertise in land revitalization creates a powerful synergy that delivers tangible results.

These recent home dedications represent more than just the completion of construction projects. They signify new beginnings for families, offering them the stability and security of a permanent home. By creating affordable housing options, we are not only addressing a critical need but also investing in the long-term health and vitality of our neighborhoods. A testament to the power of collaboration and the tangible impact partnership can create, these recent ribbon include: 

Completion of Four Modular Homes: On Saturday, January 25, we joined Habitat on Cleveland’s near-West side as they celebrated completion of four modulars.

New Home Built: On March 14, Habitat dedicated a home in the Kinsman area.

New Family in the Buckeye Neighborhood: On Tuesday, April 1, Colleen and her family took the keys to their brand-new, officially blessed home in the Buckeye neighborhood. This project was done in partnership between Habitat and the Land Bank, along with Union Mortgage Homes. 

Ten More Modulars!: We cheered on Habitat’s Initiative progress and watched the families take the keys to these ranch-style, aging-in-place homes located around Cleveland in early April. 

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