About
Serving our community since
1986
Our Values
People in your community and all over the world partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.
Our Vision
A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Our Mission
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Our Principles
- Demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ
- Focus on shelter
- Advocate for affordable housing
- Promote dignity and hope
- Support sustainable and transformative development
Advocating for Affordable Homeownership
From our deep understanding of housing and its central role in providing opportunities for families, we work to reform laws in a non-confrontational, nonpartisan way.
Advocating for sustainable and inclusive policies and systems that promote access to decent housing is critical to achieving our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Putting Faith into Action
We are God’s hands and feet, here to serve others and show them His love. The tangible experiences that Habitat provides allow you to engage those around you, live your faith, and offer a unique opportunity to love your neighbor.
Faith in Action Programs
Apostles Build
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity is partnering with local Christian churches to be the hands and feet of Jesus. This ecumenical build raises walls, funds, and prayers to make a difference in the life of a local family.
Interfaith Build for Unity
Bringing together a dedicated group of volunteers from a diverse set of religious backgrounds, the IBU encourages people to put aside their differences, put their faith into action, and work together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Global Impact
In addition to supporting the local community, Pikes Peak Habitat tithes 10% of all undesignated funds to international Habitat development projects and invites volunteers to engage globally through our service trips.
Building Communities with Compassion
Since our beginning, Habitat for Humanity has been built on a foundation of faith. Our mission is to build safe, affordable housing with people in our community and around the world, and that comes from a desire to put God’s love into action.
Our commitment to inclusive faith-based service extends through our Interfaith Programs, which create spaces for people of all beliefs to build homes while forming meaningful relationships and engaging in constructive dialogue about affordable housing. For those seeking to make a global impact, Pikes Peak Habitat channels 10% of undesignated funds to international development projects and facilitates service trips abroad.
Board of Directors
The Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and guidance to help fulfill our mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Eric Stolp
Board President
Engagement Specialist
Thrivent
Faith Relations Committee
Joe DesJardin
Board Vice President
Director of Entitlements
Proterra Properties
Governance Committee
Robert Guinita
Board Treasurer
Business Banking / Commercial Lending
U.S. Bank
Finance Committee Chair
Tim Trowbridge
Board Secretary
Advocacy Committee Chair
Finance Committee
ReStore Committee
Site Selection Committee
Habitat for Humanity Colorado Advocacy Committee
Turning Words Into Action
“At Pikes Peak Habitat, we are passionate about ensuring that everyone, everywhere, has a safe and decent place to live.”
Our commitment transcends geographical boundaries, driving our comprehensive approach that combines local building projects with international tithing initiatives. By dedicating 10% of undesignated funds to support Habitat affiliates in developing countries, we demonstrate that the mission isn’t limited to El Paso County but extends to communities worldwide where housing insecurity threatens family stability and community development.
Pikes Peak Habitat Careers
Engaging Employment Opportunities
Join the team at Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity and transform your passion for affordable housing into a rewarding career. We offer diverse opportunities for mission-driven professionals and welcome applications from all candidates, even those who may not meet every qualification.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, we create a workplace where everyone is valued regardless of background or religious preference. Help us build strong, stable communities while developing your career in an organization that makes a meaningful difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Habitat for Humanity
Q: What is Habitat for Humanity?
A: Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in nearly 1,400 communities across the United States and approximately 70 countries around the world. Habitat works toward our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live by building strength, stability, and self-reliance in partnership with people and families in need of a decent and affordable home.
Q: What are Habitat for Humanity Affiliates?
A: Habitat for Humanity affiliates are local Habitat for Humanity organizations that act in partnership with and on behalf of Habitat for Humanity International. Our Pikes Peak Habitat affiliate coordinates all aspects of Habitat advocacy, homebuilding, and home repair in El Paso County.
Q: Where does Habitat operate?
A: Pikes Peak Habitat is one of 25 affiliates in Colorado. Habitat for Humanity operates in nearly 1,400 communities across the U.S. and in more than 70 countries around the world. Our operational headquarters are located in Americus, GA, and our administrative headquarters are in Atlanta, GA.
Q: How does Habitat help families?
A: People in our community and all over the world partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers, take homeownership education classes, and pay an affordable mortgage.
Q: Is Habitat a Christian organization?
A: Yes, we are a global, nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. All who desire to be a part of this work are welcome, regardless of religious preference or background. We have a policy of building with people in need of decent, affordable housing, regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds.
Q: How does Habitat homeownership work?
A: Families in need of decent, affordable housing apply for homeownership with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.
Each Habitat affiliate’s family selection committee selects homeowners based on three criteria:
• The applicant’s level of need.
• Their willingness to partner with Habitat.
• Their ability to repay a mortgage through an affordable payment plan.
As part of their willingness to partner, Habitat’s homebuyers invest at least 200 hours of their own labor, called sweat equity, working alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners.
Q: Does Habitat only build new houses?
A: Habitat for Humanity works in multiple ways to create decent, affordable housing. In addition to building new homes, Pikes Peak Habitat also renovates existing homes for low-income families in El Paso County and helps people repair and improve their own homes and neighborhoods. Our advocacy work raises awareness and support for decent and affordable housing around the world.
Habitat’s Disaster Response works with local communities to address a variety of housing needs after natural disasters. Outside of North America, Habitat works with partner organizations to serve even more families through innovative financing methods.
Q: How much does it cost to build a Habitat home?
A: In El Paso County in 2024, our average cost is $315,000 to build a new home. With rising material and land acquisition prices, our costs have almost doubled over the past two years and are expected to continue increasing. We rely on donations and volunteer work to keep our homes affordable for our partner families.
About Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity
Q: What is Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity?
A: Serving El Paso County, CO, and internationally, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing Pikes Peak Habitat’s homeowners.
We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.
Q: Does Habitat take donations?
A: Habitat depends on financial donations to fund our work. Donations directly to Pikes Peak Habitat help families build a place they can call home right here in El Paso County. Donate today or learn more:
We also operate two Colorado Springs home improvement stores, the ReStores — Northeast, 6250 Tutt Blvd., 80923, and South, 411 S. Wahsatch Ave., 80903 — which accept donations of reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, and appliances that they sell to the public. Proceeds from these sales help families build a better future.
Q: How are donations distributed and used?
A: Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity is committed to responsible stewardship of donations. In fiscal year 2022, 87% of donations went directly to serving families in El Paso County and internationally.
Q: How can I become a volunteer?
A: We offer opportunities to volunteer at our construction site, with our home repair program, and at our ReStores. In addition to signing up as an individual, you can
• Volunteer long-term and become a Core Volunteer
• Volunteer as part of a group
• Volunteer as part of a special event
About the ReStores
Q: What is a Habitat for Humanity Restore?
A: Habitat for Humanity ReStores are nonprofit home-improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Habitat ReStores are owned and operated by local affiliates, and proceeds are used to build strength, stability, and self-reliance locally and around the world.
Q: Where are the Pikes Peak Habitat ReStores located?
A: Pikes Peak Habitat operates two ReStores in Colorado Springs. Both are open Monday-Saturday, 10 am-6 pm. The donation docks are open 10 am-5 pm.
The ReStore Northeast is at 6250 Tutt Blvd., 80923.
The ReStore South is at 411 S. Wahsatch Ave., 80903.
Interested in volunteering or donating construction goods? Visit our Community Support Director to contact the ReStores.
Q: What donations do the Pikes Peak Habitat ReStores accept?
A: Our ReStores accept donations of gently used and new construction supplies, appliances, home goods, furniture, and more. We also recycle paint, porcelain, and metal. Please read the donation guidelines before bringing items to the store or arranging a pickup. Thanks for your support!
Q: Will the ReStores hold items for me?
A: Due to high turnaround and demand, the ReStores cannot hold unpurchased items for customers. Once you have paid for an item, we gladly hold it for three days (72 hours) so you can arrange for transportation and assistance, if needed. We do ask that you bring enough people to load heavy items. We rely heavily on volunteers and cannot guarantee that we will have enough people available to help with loading.