About Us

Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller and is headquartered in Americus Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta.

To-date, Habitat has built over 500,000 homes worldwide. There are more than 1,800 local affiliates in the United States and over 550 in other countries dedicated to the Habitat mission. Habitat International is well established and ranks in the top 20 of the leading 400 nonprofits nationwide.

Habitat for Humanity of Hendricks County is one of the affiliates, separate from the Greater Indianapolis Habitat. Our coverage area includes only the Hendricks County limits. We build in all towns throughout the county, whenever and wherever we can acquire land that is reasonably priced. It is also a consideration that the land we build on be located in town, primarily due to utility restrictions in the outer, more rural areas.

Executive Director

Craig Brighton, 317-272-1405, ext. 4 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Craig has been with Habitat for Humanity of Hendricks County since he began serving on the board of directors in 1995 and then moving to the Executive Director position in 2001. He brings special knowledge in the construction area, having been a local architectural engineer and builder for 20 years. Craig spends countless hours directing the staff, attending board and committee meetings, managing construction and meeting with church and business partners.

Construction Superintendant

Barry Womack, 317-272-1405, ext. 22 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Barry has been with Habitat for Humanity of Hendricks County since 2011, and is a part-time supervisor on all of our construction sites.

Resource Development Assistant

Marcia Gentleman, 317-272-1405, ext 2 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Marcia is new to Habitat, starting in February of 2011. She serves as the part-time volunteer coordinator, fundraiser and public relations specialist.

Office Manager and Partner Family Support

Rachel Hyatt, 317-272-1405, ext 1 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Rachel came to Habitat in November, 2010 after a long career with the airlines. She serves as the part-time office administrator and works with our partner families during the selection process and with their workshop training.