Habitat for Humanity, Buffalo
Our Mission Seeking to put faith into action, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Our Vision A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Christopher Kennedy serves as the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Buffalo. He is also a four-tour Veteran and Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve. Prior to joining Habitat in 2022 Christopher has been a Management & Organization Consultant for the Erie County Department of Social Services, Director of Operations at the Veterans One-stop Center of WNY, and worked as a Commercial Loan Servicing Coordinator at Largo Real Estate Advisors. Christopher has served on the Board of Directors of the WNY Veterans Housing Coalition since 2011 where he previously served as Board Chair. At the WNY Veterans Housing Coalition Christopher led the organization through its first Strategic Plan, a corporate turn-around, and an executive succession. Christopher completed his Masters in Business Administration from Canisius College and his BA in Political Science from SUNY Geneseo. At Habitat Christopher is working to increase housing production, integrate efforts with the community, and develop construction trades workforce development and community education programs.
Habitat for Humanity Buffalo makes homeownership possible for local families. Since 1985, we have assisted more than 300 families in achieving their dream of homeownership. Families in Habitat Buffalo’s homebuyer program are able to purchase a decent, safe, affordable home. This is attainable for low-income families because Habitat Buffalo subsidizes the cost of the house through grants, donations, and volunteer labor. The homebuyer repays an affordable, 30-year mortgage, which supports the Fund for Humanity, a revolving account used to build additional homes