“In that service to others we may find that coming together in friendship, building up community, we too can find true meaning in our lives.” — Pope Leo XIV
Habitat for Humanity Detroit is proud to announce the launch of the Pope Leo Village campaign. This new, multi-city initiative is sponsored and inspired by an anonymous donor committed to Pope Leo’s vision and commitment to serving others. This campaign will center on the construction of 14 new Habitat Detroit homes on Detroit’s west side. The goal of the Pope Leo Village is to inspire and activate young people and Catholics – along with all of our fellow Metro Detroiters – to volunteer and financially support the work of Habitat for Humanity.
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Why the Pope Leo Village?
We believe it takes a village to build homes, community, and hope, and we are actively growing ours. You are the heart of that village. Every volunteer hour, every dollar donated, every swing of a hammer, every shared laugh over lunch—it all matters. We’re a true community of builders and neighbors, crafting not just houses, but a more connected and welcoming world for everyone.
How to Get Involved
Moved by the spirit and generosity of this campaign, all Detroiters are invited to join us! You can support this important work in many ways, including donating, fundraising, and volunteering.
Who Can Volunteer
Open to all ages 18+ Ideal for faith communities, youth groups, service clubs, and friends/families No prior construction experience needed – training and tools will be provided. We especially welcome faith communities to take part.
Donate Today to Support our Work
Interested in Volunteering? Please email [email protected] for more information.
Upcoming Pope Leo Village Events
Planning is underway for this project to begin in 2026. Please stay tuned for more information.
It Takes a Village
Join this peer-to-peer fundraising challenge created in honor of Pope Leo, and help support the work of Habitat for Humanity Detroit. Peer-to-peer fundraising allows community members to create teams or individual fundraising pages and gain support from friends, family, coworkers, churches, etc. Through mobilizing your network, you can help Habitat Detroit advance our mission of putting God’s love into action. Enjoy exclusive benefits by setting goals and reaching milestones!
About the Campaign
The Pope Leo Village campaign is a new, multi-city initiative, sponsored and inspired by an anonymous donor committed to Pope Leo’s vision and commitment to serve others. It will center on the construction of new homes in Detroit’s Berg-Lahser neighborhood.
The goal of the Pope Leo Village is to inspire and activate young people – and all our neighbors in Metro Detroit – to volunteer and financially support the work of Habitat for Humanity Detroit.
FORM A TEAM AND CREATE YOUR TEAM PAGE
Follow the link to our website, where you can create your own fundraising page as a team or individual. Get creative with your team name, and set a fundraising goal!
ASK YOUR NETWORK FOR SUPPORT
Reach out to your friends, family, coworkers, church, etc. Share a link to your team page over text, email, or social media!
SHARE OUR MISSION AND WHAT WE DO
Use the materials in our fundraising toolkit and browse our website to share information about our mission and the Pope Leo Village campaign. Let our mission guide your fundraising.
GET CREATIVE WITH FUNDRAISING
Create fun and engaging experiences unique to your community. Feel free to be creative and think of your own fundraising ideas! Here are a few to get started: Car washes, Bake sales, Social media challenges, Returnable can drives, Raffles, Pass around a Habitat Hard hat during Mass (we can provide you with one!)