H.I.T. Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization serving low-income residents of Preble County Ohio. Our three programs are Affordable Housing, Senior Home Repair, and Homeless Services. H.I.T. Foundation was founded in 2003. Inspiration for Home Is the Foundation came during our founder?s drive home from work almost 20 years ago. As she drove past several homes, she was reminded that many people in our small, rural community lived in poverty. She wondered how many children lived in those homes and how poverty and inadequate housing affected their lives. We believe that everyone in Preble County should have a safe and affordable place to call HOME.  

HOMELESS SERVICES: In March 2015, H.I.T. Foundation began offering Homeless Services for Preble County residents. In October of that year, the foundation opened the emergency homeless shelter which is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The shelter serves as a temporary housing facility for clients experiencing a housing crisis. Clients meet regularly with shelter staff and a case manager to work toward their housing goals. 

SENIOR HOME REPAIR: H.I.T. Foundation is committed to keeping senior adults in their own homes for as long as possible by providing major home repairs, yard cleanups, minor handyman services and accessibility modifications. 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING: H.I.T. Foundation owns and manages 59 rental properties throughout Preble County. The goal of affordable housing is to serve low-income households that meet attainable earning qualifications. Our rental rates are below fair market value and we maintain our commitment to quality property management and support services.