Support Hope Building

Help build a workforce. Help build a future.

Hope Building is more than a construction training program – it is a pathway to stability, dignity, and long-term employment for men and women in substance use disorder recovery across Eastern Kentucky.

Your support helps turn recovery into opportunity – and opportunity into lasting change.

Why Philanthropic Support Matters

Hope Building is funded through a blend of earned revenue and charitable support.

Homes constructed by Hope Building trainees are sold on the open market, and those proceeds help offset the cost of training. However, home sales alone do not cover the full cost of operating a year-long, intensive workforce development program.

Philanthropic contributions make it possible to:

Provide paid, on-the-job training
Offer professional supervision and instruction
Cover tools, safety equipment, and work gear
Support trainees as they transition into long-term employment
Maintain a program small enough to be high-accountability and high-impact

Your gift fills the gap between what the market can support – and what people in recovery truly need to succeed.

What Your Support Makes Possible

Hope Building trainees:

Earn a paycheck while gaining real-world construction experience
Complete coursework and earn certificates through Hazard Community & Technical College (HCTC)
Build homes for Eastern Kentucky’s workforce and, at times, for flood-impacted households
Graduate with job skills, references, confidence, and a work history

They aren’t just learning a trade. They’re rebuilding their lives – and contributing to our region’s economy.

Ways to Support Hope Building

Financial Contributions

Make a charitable gift to support the ongoing operation of Hope Building. Donations can be designated specifically for the Hope Building Program through HDA’s secure giving platform.

Make a Gift to Support Hope Building

Program Sponsorships

Individuals, businesses, and organizations may choose to support Hope Building through program or crew sponsorships, helping underwrite training, equipment, or instructional costs. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

Gifts In-Kind

Donations of building materials, tools, work wear, or vehicles directly support trainees and reduce program costs.

Learn More About Gifts In-Kind

Questions or Interested in Supporting Hope Building?

1. Is there a cost for home repairs?
Yes – but repairs are made affordable. Most homeowners receive a combination of grants and low-interest loans based on income, household size, and the type of repair needed. We will explain all costs before any work begins.

2. Do I have to own my home to qualify?
Yes. The home must be owner-occupied, meaning you own the home and live in it. We are not able to repair homes you plan to move into or homes owned by someone else.

3. What kinds of repairs can you help with?
We focus on critical health and safety repairs, accessibility improvements, and major home rehabilitations. This can include roofs, floors, plumbing, electrical issues, ramps, HVAC (through a subcontractor), and more. Cosmetic repairs are generally not eligible.

4. How long will it take to hear back after I get started?
Due to high demand – especially following recent flood disasters – response and wait times are longer than usual. After you submit the Get Started form, our staff will contact you when your request reaches the next step. We appreciate your patience.

5. Why are there two forms?
We use two forms to make the process easier and more efficient for homeowners. The Get Started form is a short first step that lets us understand your situation and determine which repair programs may be a good fit. After reviewing that information, an HDA staff member will contact you to talk through next steps. The Home Repair Intake form is the full application and collects detailed information needed to determine eligibility and funding options. Most people begin with Get Started – our team will help you from there.

6. Does flooding affect my eligibility?
We assist homeowners who were affected or impacted by flooding, whether repairs are flood-related or not. Flood-related needs may qualify for specific funding sources, but all requests are reviewed individually.