Habitat for Humanity to build new home in Warren

Groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for March 31 on Burton Street

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:23pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a Habitat for Humanity home blueprint repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the vibrant energy and community-driven spirit of the affordable housing project.Habitat for Humanity's new home build in Warren aims to make affordable homeownership a reality for local families.Warren Today

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley will break ground on a new Habitat house at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31 at 2608 Burton St. in Warren. The home will be for the most recent Habitat family who qualified for the homeownership program earlier this year. Expected speakers include Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley Executive Director David Redig, Warren Mayor Doug Franklin, and Habitat sponsor partners.

Why it matters

This new Habitat home is part of a community revitalization project in Warren, with support from local organizations and congregations. Habitat for Humanity aims to provide affordable homeownership opportunities and help build stronger communities.

The details

The Warren house project began with interest from St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. James), which wanted their congregation to be involved in a community revitalization effort. Habitat worked with Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership to acquire the Burton Street lot, which is located across the street from the church. The future homeowners will receive an affordable mortgage through Habitat with a 0% interest rate and will put in their own time and labor to help build the home.

  • The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4 p.m.
  • The home is scheduled to be completed this fall.

The players

Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley

A local chapter of the nonprofit organization that builds and renovates homes for families in need of affordable housing.

David Redig

The Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley.

Doug Franklin

The Mayor of Warren, Ohio.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish (St. James)

A local church congregation in Warren that wanted to be involved in a community revitalization project.

Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership

A local organization that worked with Habitat for Humanity to acquire the lot for the new home.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to be back helping to build homeownership in the Warren community. This family has started a journey that includes financial education and homeowner classes. They will put their own time and hard work into the home, truly making it something they can call their own.”

— David Redig, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley

What’s next

Volunteers interested in participating in the Warren build can contact Habitat for Humanity at 330-743-7244 or visit habitatmahoning.org.

The takeaway

This new Habitat for Humanity home in Warren represents a community-driven effort to provide affordable homeownership opportunities and revitalize the local neighborhood. The involvement of the St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish and other local organizations demonstrates the power of collaboration to address housing needs and strengthen communities.