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Redlining to Homeownership: How Habitat Is Rebuilding Cleveland

Most people think Habitat for Humanity gives houses away. That belief is wrong and it’s hurting the conversation around housing, poverty, and community development. In this episode of Keepin’ It Cleveland, I sit down with John Litten, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cleveland, to break down what Habitat actually does—and why their work is about dignity, ownership, and long-term impact, not handouts. We talk about: • Why Habitat homes are not free and what families must do to earn them • How 0% interest mortgages work and why they matter • The lasting effects of redlining in Cleveland • How building and rehabbing homes can reduce crime and increase neighborhood value • Why John calls Habitat’s work “first-chance housing,” not second chances • What real community investment looks like beyond charity This conversation is about more than housing. It’s about correcting false narratives, restoring opportunity, and rebuilding communities the right way—slowly, sustainably, and with accountability. If you care about Cleveland, housing equity, or how nonprofits can create real systemic change, this episode is for you. 👉 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders shaping Cleveland 👉 Share this episode with someone who still thinks Habitat gives houses away 👉 Leave a review if conversations like this matter to you