Executive Director: Elvith Santoyo-McNaught since April 2025

About Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, Illinois

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County is part of Habitat for Humanity International, a global nonprofit housing organization.

We operate on Christian principles that seek to put God’s love into action by helping families build and improve places to call home.

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and building pathways to stability through constructing, rehabilitating, and preserving safe, affordable homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing education, training, and resources that empower individuals and families.

We build more than houses — we create hope, community, and opportunity.

Board Members (From left to right)
Jordan Knight, Don LeFebvre, Jeff Johson (Treasurer), Jay Barshinger (Secretary), Kelsey Johnson, Jennifer DeWolfe, Sarah Baldwin, Rich Schramm, Michielle Erickson, Ken Becraft, Gary Wagher (President).

All Are Welcome

Nondiscrimination Statement
Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, Illinois, follows a strict nondiscrimination policy: No one will be turned away on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, political affiliation, or familial status.

Non-Proselytizing Policy
Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize. This means Habitat will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must either adhere to or convert to a particular faith, or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, Illinois, is an independent, locally operated affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI: habitat.org).

Habitat for Humanity of Knox County, Illinois, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 

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