Charitable construction · Maryland & DC
We put the skills of Maryland's home building industry to work for nonprofits that shelter the homeless and others at risk — donating the labor, materials, and expertise so every saved dollar goes back into their mission.
DWG NO. HBCF-1984 · PROJECT: SHELTER · SCALE: STATEWIDE · REV: 40+ YEARS
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For nonprofits
If your organization shelters vulnerable Marylanders and a renovation or build is standing between you and your mission, tell us about it. Our board reviews new project requests regularly.
Request project assistance →For builders & trades
Lead a project as a Project Captain, bid on current work, or join as a trade partner. Your crew's ordinary Tuesday is a life-changing week for a shelter.
See bid opportunities →For donors
Every dollar stretches further here — cash gifts are multiplied by donated labor and materials. Maryland donors may also qualify for Community Investment Tax Credits.
Ways to donate →About HBCF
With each project, we invest in our nonprofit partners through in-kind contributions of construction services — and they invest the savings into expanding the services that keep vulnerable populations safely housed and on the path to stability. From simple renovations to large builds, we save our partners thousands in construction costs.
Accredited under the Standards for Excellence — our Seal of Excellence reflects the highest standards of nonprofit governance and accountability.
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How our program works
Nonprofits submit a project request describing their facility, the work needed, and the people they serve.
Our Board of Directors evaluates each request, then scopes the project with construction professionals and assigns a Project Captain.
MBIA member companies donate the labor, materials, and management to get it built — and the savings go back into services that keep people housed.
Featured project
Believe In Tomorrow provides hospital and respite housing to critically ill children and their families. The long-awaited renovation and addition to their Ocean City respite house is complete — built by generous contractors, businesses, and local residents.
General contractor Beachwood Inc. led the build with MBIA members including 84 Lumber, Beazer Homes, Stanley Martin Homes, Chesapeake Plumbing & Heating, James Hardie, and many more.
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Signature event · 2026
Our biggest fundraiser of the year — food, friends, and the whole Maryland building industry in one room, raising the money that powers next year's projects.
Get tickets & sponsorshipsAnnual gathering
Meet our nonprofit partners, hear what's ahead, and find the project that fits your company — plus giving drives and volunteer opportunities all year long.
See the calendarLive feed · MBIA & HBCF calendar
Get involved
Lead a charitable build from scoping to punch list. Experienced builders wanted.
Volunteer →Current projects seeking contractors and trades. See what's out for bid now.
View open bids →Plumbers, electricians, framers, roofers — every trade has a place on our jobs.
Join the roster →Maryland Community Investment Tax Credits can multiply the value of your gift.
Learn more →Follow along
Need help?
HBCF works through nonprofit partners, but we keep a directory of crisis resources across Maryland — and nonprofits can request construction assistance any time.