The Playhouse Project is a unique opportunity that allows Habitat MidOhio to partner with sponsors to build a playhouse for a local family in need—providing children with a safe place to play and imagine what home means to them. Funds raised go toward building new houses right here in Central Ohio.

Are you interested in receiving a FREE outdoor playhouse for your family? Do you meet the following criteria?

Have children between the ages of 1 and 10
Have an outside space to fit a playhouse in (cannot fit through fences)
Can commit to attending an in-person playhouse reveal
Can bring/rent a truck to transport your playhouse home

Please complete our online Application and Agreement or download and complete the 2026 Playhouse Application and return it to Gail at AGibson@habitatmidohio.org

Thank you for your interest!
Due to overwhelming response, we are temporarily pausing on accepting new applications.
Please check back in June or July!

Sponsor a Playhouse

Turn a day of teamwork into something unforgettable—build joy from the ground up.

Rally your company, organization, faith group, or friends to sponsor a one-of-a-kind playhouse with Habitat MidOhio. We’ll pair your team with a local family and share their children's interests so you can design something truly personal. Then, roll up your sleeves and bring it to life. The best part? Presenting the finished playhouse to the family at the end of the day - no cost to them, and an experience your team won’t forget.

Choose your build:

Single Playhouse Build — $3,000
Join us at Habitat's Columbus warehouse or Newark ReStore for one of our monthly pre-scheduled build days from spring through fall.

Blitz Builds (team of up to 10):

Franklin County Blitz — $3,500
June 11-12, 2026 | ScottsMiracle-Gro Field (additional event sponsorships available)
Faith Blitz — $2,500
June 27, 2026 | TBD (additional event sponsorships available)
Licking County Blitz — $3,000
Date & location coming soon

Whether you join a Blitz or host your own build, you’ll get a high-energy, hands-on team experience that makes a real difference—helping create safe, joyful spaces for kids to play and families to thrive.

Spots fill quickly—secure your team’s build today by completing the sponsor interest form below.

We make it easy

Habitat MidOhio provides everything you need: materials, tools, paint, safety gear, and expert guidance from start to finish. Want to add your own creative flair? Bring custom colors, decals, or design elements to make your playhouse stand out.

Playhouse Sponsor Interest Form

Business/Organization/Group (Required)

Main Contact

First Name *

Last Name *

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Phone Number (Required)

Email Address (Required)

Which of the following builds would you like to participate in?

Build at a Blitz Event
Single Playhouse Build at Columbus Warehouse
Single Playhouse Build at Newark ReStore

Volunteer with us

As with any Habitat program, volunteers will play a key role in making The Playhouse Project a success! Check out the opportunities below to see how you can participate in this program. If you believe you have a skill set or idea that could benefit The Playhouse Project that is not listed below, don’t hesitate to reach out!

The Playhouse Project Captains: These volunteers will coordinate groups of 8-10 volunteers in painting and assembling playhouses. Captains will be trained so they can independently lead a sponsor group in the assembly and decoration of a playhouse. Captains must be at least 18 and possess excellent people skills, in addition to some basic construction knowledge.

Playhouse Kit Creation: Prior to a Playhouse Project build, the wooden playhouse kits must be created and primed. Volunteers 18 and up who have some basic woodworking skills can join our kit creation crew, which works throughout the year to produce all of the walls, bases, roofs, and trim pieces at the Habitat warehouse.

Playhouse Priming: Once the kits have been created, volunteers are also needed to prime all the pieces prior to a playhouse build. Groups of 8-10 will come to the Habitat warehouse for priming sessions, typically in 2-4 hour shifts. The minimum age for priming is 12.

To learn more about volunteering with the Playhouse Project, please email volunteers@habitatmidohio.org. To sign up for current volunteer shifts, please visit the link below:

Playhouse Photos