Safer Living, Stronger Communities

Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit housing organization serving Davison and Hanson counties, recently received a $75,000 South Dakota Fund grant from South Dakota Community Foundation. Funding will assist in the implementation of a 5,000- to 6,000-square-foot ReStore in Mitchell to create a sustainable funding source for affordable housing. 

MRHH operates affordable housing programs focused on new home construction and critical home repairs for low- to moderate-income families. The ReStore will serve the community as a nonprofit home improvement store, selling donated building materials, appliances and home goods at affordable prices. It will also provide community members with workforce development opportunities in retail, volunteer engagement and hands-on skill-building.

“Opening the Habitat ReStore is an exciting step for Mitchell and the surrounding rural communities. In small towns, affordable housing resources can be limited, and every dollar matters,” said Rachel Hagenbaugh, MRHH Executive Director. “Our ReStore will make home improvement materials more accessible while creating a sustainable source of funding to help more families build, repair and maintain safe homes. We’re incredibly grateful to South Dakota Community Foundation for investing in the future of rural South Dakota.”

MRHH’s programs are a direct response to rising housing costs in Mitchell and surrounding areas. The ReStore program will allow working families, seniors and individuals living on fixed incomes to stay safe in their homes. 

“Safe, affordable housing is the foundation of a strong community,” said Ginger Niemann, SDCF Senior Program Officer. “Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity has found a proactive way to meet that need, and we’re proud to help bring the ReStore to life for families in Davison and Hanson counties.”