Habitat for Humanity of Ohio

10/24/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ryan Miller, Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio
[email protected]
614.580.4600 (M)

Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Welcomes Reginald Temple to Board of Directors

COLUMBUS, OH — Habitat for Humanity of Ohio is proud to announce the appointment of Reginald Temple, Regional Community Development Officer at WesBanco, to its Board of Directors.

Temple brings more than a decade of experience in advancing community and economic development initiatives. At WesBanco, he leads efforts to align community engagement and lending practices with the organization’s mission while ensuring compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act and Fair Lending regulations. His work emphasizes measurable outcomes that support both economic growth and equitable access to opportunity.

“Reginald’s expertise in community development and his commitment to equity will be an incredible asset to our statewide work,” said Ryan Miller, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Ohio. “We look forward to the perspective and leadership he will bring to our board.”

Habitat for Humanity of Ohio is a statewide nonprofit serving 40 local Habitat affiliates across Ohio. Based in Columbus, the organization strengthens local affiliates through resource development, advocacy, and training—all with the goal of helping more families partner in building simple, decent, and affordable homes.

Temple shared his enthusiasm about joining the board: “Housing is the foundation for strong communities, and I’m honored to support Habitat for Humanity of Ohio in its mission to expand access to affordable homeownership. I look forward to working with partners across the state to help families achieve stability and build brighter futures”

For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Ohio and its work, please visit www.habitatohio.org
10 N. High St. Ste. 260, Columbus OH 43215 • (614) 427.2457 • https://habitatohio.org/

Habitat for Humanity is a world leader in providing safe, decent and affordable shelter in 1,400 communities and 70 countries.

10/24/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ryan Miller, Executive Director
Habitat for Humanity of Ohio
[email protected]
614.580.4600 (M)

Habitat for Humanity of Ohio Welcomes Rachel Kerns to Board of Directors

COLUMBUS, OH — Habitat for Humanity of Ohio (HFHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Kerns to its Board of Directors. Kerns currently serves as Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Portage County, where she leads a board, staff, and volunteer team committed to “changing lives with homes.”

Over the past decade under Kerns’s leadership, Habitat for Humanity of Portage County has built or improved more than 40 homes and organizations while also launching Neighborhood Revitalization efforts that have helped seniors, veterans, and neighbors with critical home repairs. Her team regularly partners with community organizations—including Rebuilding Together, Neighbor to Neighbor, The Miller House in Kent, Leadership Portage County, Catholic Charities, United Way, and others—to deliver projects that strengthen neighborhoods.

“Rachel brings the rare blend of strategic leadership, on-the-ground build experience, and deep community partnership that strengthens Habitat’s mission statewide,” said Ryan Miller, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Ohio. “Her record of growing program impact, mobilizing volunteers, and forming cross-sector partnerships will be an asset to Ohio’s 46 affiliates.”

“Housing is the foundation for stability and opportunity,” Kerns said. “I’m honored to serve on the HFHO board and to support affiliates across Ohio as they partner to build stronger communities.”

For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Ohio and its work, please visit www.habitatohio.org
10 N. High St. Ste. 260, Columbus OH 43215 • (614) 427.2457 • https://habitatohio.org/

Habitat for Humanity is a world leader in providing safe, decent and affordable shelter in 1,400 communities and 70 countries.

02/08/2023

Exciting news for Ohioans! Habitat for Humanity of Ohio has been awarded $25 million as part of a larger American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The funding will bolster a statewide effort by Habitat for Humanity to address the shortage of workforce housing across Ohio and provide repair services for the elderly and disabled.

Click here to read the full press release: https://habitatohio.org/file_download/inline/e83e8470-5aab-4d76-a150-b3f81303edbb

**Picture shown is of recent repair project completed by Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati to make a family's bathroom wheelchair accessible.

11/22/2022

We are proud to partner with the Ohio Department of Development and Habitat affiliates to provide much needed repairs across our great state!

Are you a homeowner who needs help with repairs or are interested in affordable homeownership? Visit https://www.habitat.org/housing-help/apply today to find your local Habitat for more information and resources.

05/31/2022

There are several AmeriCorps positions available at Ohio affiliates. Click below for more information about options and how to apply.

You can help strengthen communities in your area or across the country through a year of service with Habitat AmeriCorps.

04/11/2022

Did you know that there is a new way to show the world that you support our mission? Ohio license plates are now available with our logo! The plates cost $30 and $20 of that is donated to Habitat for Humanity of Ohio.

These plates are only available through online ordering. Click the link below to order your plates today! https://bmvonline.dps.ohio.gov/OPlates

03/22/2022

Wow! Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio, Habitat for Humanity Greater Cincinnati, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, Habitat for Humanity - MidOhio, and to all of the other affiliates who were honored with a generous gift from MacKenzie Scott!

Habitat will use the gift to address the global housing crisis at scale and advocate for systemic change needed to increase equitable access to affordable housing.

08/19/2021

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07/08/2021

What a wonderful opportunity for these students! Way to go Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio!

Two dozen high school and college students are working and learning at Habitat for Humanity this summer as part of the Builders Academy program.

06/14/2021

Don't forget to tune at 4:00pm today for this amazing event!

At Habitat for Humanity, we know that a family should never have to spend more than 30 percent of their income on a home. But consider that even before the c...