CareSource announces new contribution to Habitat for Humanity in Dayton

Grant supports creating safe and healthy homes for low to moderate income homeowners through skilled trade education

DAYTON, Ohio (CARESOURCE) – CareSource, a nationally recognized leader in managed care, is continuing its commitment to supporting safe and stable housing in Dayton, Ohio with a new $170,000 grant to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton.

The partnership, which dates back over a decade, has made a significant impact in the Dayton community by supporting critical home repair programs and empowering future generations through workforce development.

CareSource’s contribution will help fund a mobile critical home repair unit staffed in part, by Liberty High School students. They will assist the mobile unit in making minor home repairs for older adults. The students will also construct a Habitat home in the Edgemont neighborhood during the 2025-26 school year. 

Dayton Habitat will begin the project by building wall panels on the campus of Liberty High School prior to the start of on-site home construction. Through the process, students will gain valuable construction trade skills that will prepare them for careers in Ohio’s booming construction industry.

“Extending the functional life of homes allows the owners, often older adults living on fixed incomes, to age in place in the safety and security of their own home,” said Steve Ringel, CareSource, Ohio market president. “Habitat for Humanity is an organization that effectively combines compassion and pragmatism to make real, lasting differences in people’s lives. It’s a privilege to be able to serve Dayton-area families by collaborating with Habitat for Humanity.”

“CareSource’s ongoing, significant partnership with Habitat for Humanity has made lasting transformational support possible for families in need of support,” said Norman Miozzi, executive director at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton. “We’re grateful for this ongoing collaboration and fortunate for the opportunity to work with a like-minded organization like CareSource to help support families in maintaining their homes, while also preserving affordable housing in our area.”

CareSource has provided substantial financial support to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton, including multiple grants that have enabled the organization to expand its services. Most recently, the CareSource Foundation contributed $25,000 in 2023, continuing a legacy of contributions that have been pivotal in addressing housing needs and improving the quality of life for low to moderate income families and aging adults in the Dayton area.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton, serving the community for over 40 years, has built and sold nearly 400 homes through its new homeownership program. This program is unique in that all homes are purchased with a 0% interest mortgage, making homeownership accessible to first-time buyers with incomes under 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). This innovative approach has saved homebuyers approximately $200,000 per home, significantly reducing the financial burden of purchasing a home.

For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton or to get involved, please visit www.daytonhabitat.org.

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton, the first Habitat affiliate in Ohio, was founded in March of 1983. Since then, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton has partnered with over 380 families to provide safe housing through an affordable Habitat mortgage and hundreds more through our critical repair program. Our Mission: Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. To learn more about our mission or how you can get involved visit us online at daytonhabitat.org.