Builders Giving Back

The charitable efforts and funds of the Home Builders Care Foundation are focused exclusively on projects and project-related costs.  

We collaborate with established nonprofit organizations to build and renovate community-based shelters and supportive housing facilities that are owned* by these organizations in our service area.   We do not directly assist individuals, nor do we provide direct housing or housing placements.

As builders and related trades, we do what we do best and our nonprofit partners, as social service providers, do what they do best. Click here to view our building industry association's membership.

HBCF's Charitable Construction Program is Divided into Three Project Levels:

1. TURN KEY PROJECTS -   the goal of this basic program is to make it easier for nonprofits to complete small projects – usually with only one trade - by offering resources and funding to help get them done quickly. For example - our first Turn Key project helped a nonprofit needing a simple flooring replacement in some of its apartments for formerly homeless women.  Currently, the maximum request amount for a Turn Key Project Grant = $7500.  All Turn Key Project Grant Applications must include a minimum of two (2) bids/proposals for the project work to be done.  Ready to go?  Click here for TurnKey Grant Application information.
2. CLASSIC PROJECTS -   our standard mid-level projects are typically more comprehensive than Turn Key Projects, are valued at a higher level, and take more time to complete. For a classic project, we typically engage a builder, suppliers and subs and secure in-kind discounts of labor and materials to get projects completed. Two examples of classic projects include an accessible kitchen renovation at a group home and a complete HVAC system overhaul for energy-efficiency at a transitional youth home. The average value range for a Classic Project is $20-$75K    Click here to view our general project application form.
3. MARQUEE PROJECTS - Our top-level marquee projects have more visibility, a longer timeframe, and are much more complex. These types of projects sometimes span a year or two. Often there is predevelopment work and multiple stakeholders. For large-scale projects, a dedicated project manager is often utilized to coordinate, manage and supervise the processes as needed. Some examples of our marquee projects include the construction of a new home for BoysHope GirlsHope Baltimore in 2010, a 3,750 sq ft addition to the Home Builders Care Assessment Center in 2008-09, and a whole house renovation at Patriot Point in 2019-20.  Please complete the form below to schedule time to discuss your potential project with us or complete our general application.

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Classic Project Application

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