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little houses
build big houses.
The Playhouse Project is a unique team-building opportunity that brings local businesses, organizations, and community groups together to make a lasting impact. Sponsors don't just fund a playhouse—they roll up their sleeves and build it together, creating a meaningful day of teamwork, community engagement, and giving back.
Once completed, sponsors experience the joy of presenting the finished playhouse during a special reveal to a local family, where children receive their brand-new playhouse completely free of charge. It's a memorable moment that connects sponsors directly to the families they're helping.
While the playhouse creates unforgettable memories for one family, the impact reaches much further. Funds from each sponsorship help Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity build and repair affordable homes throughout Lake and Geauga counties—because little houses help build big houses.
Bring Your Team Together for a Greater Purpose
Get your company, faith group, family, friends, or organization involved in Habitat's mission by sponsoring a Playhouse Project! Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity will match your team with a local Lake or Geauga County family and provide information about the child's interests, allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind playhouse they'll cherish for years to come.
Sponsorship Options
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Build at your location: $3,000
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Build at our Eastlake ReStore: $2,500
Your team of 8–12 participants will enjoy a fun, hands-on construction and team-building experience while making a meaningful difference in the community.
No construction experience is necessary. Habitat provides the playhouse kit, tools, materials, instructions, and guidance throughout the 5–6 hour build.
Before build day, you'll receive information about the child you're building for so you can personalize the playhouse around their favorite colors, characters, hobbies, or interests. Feel free to bring decals, stencils, paint colors, or other decorative touches to make it truly unique.
When the sawdust settles, your team will experience the most rewarding part of the day—presenting the completed playhouse to the family. Watching a child's excitement as they receive a playhouse built just for them is an unforgettable experience.
Best of all, your sponsorship does even more. In addition to providing a free playhouse to a local family, sponsorship proceeds help Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity build and repair affordable homes throughout Lake and Geauga counties.
Please visit the Q&A section at the bottom of this page for additional information for sponsors and playhouse recipient families.
Apply to Receive or Sponsor a Playhouse:
Playhouse Project
Q&A for Recipients
Is my application to receive a playhouse guaranteed to be accepted?
While we cannot guarantee acceptance, we review all applications thoroughly. If your application is not selected for the upcoming sponsor's build, it will remain in consideration for future opportunities.
What is my responsibility in getting my playhouse to my house?
Playhouse recipients are required to arrange and manage the transportation of their new playhouse to their property.
When should I have to arrive to pick up my playhouse with my child(ren)?
You and your children need to be present at the playhouse build for the big reveal, which happens at the end of the day. Typically, around 3:00 PM, but this time will vary for each build and you'll be informed of when to arrive. Our sponsors work hard all day to build your playhouse, and seeing the joy on your children's faces when they see their new playhouse for the first time is the highlight for everyone involved!
How much does the Playhouse cost my family?
Playhouse recipients receive the playhouse for FREE! You are only required to arrange transportation of the playhouse to your home.
Playhouse Project
Q&A for Sponsors
Who can sponsor a playhouse?
Playhouses can be sponsored by church groups, companies, other non-profits—any group!
How many volunteers should I recruit to build a playhouse?
You should recruit 8-12 volunteers. Your team will engage in team-building activities such as reading the playhouse manual, practicing great communication skills, teamwork, patience, and having fun!
Why should my team sponsor a playhouse?
Sponsoring a playhouse is a meaningful way to support Habitat's mission and make a positive impact in your community. By sponsoring, you’ll contribute to a unique and personalized playhouse for a local family in need, creating lasting joy for a child and building stronger community connections through team-building and volunteerism.
How long does it take to build a playhouse?
Typically, it takes about 6 hours to build a playhouse, including a lunch break.
How creative can we get with our playhouse decorations?
You can get as creative as you like with your playhouse decorations! You will receive a summary of the recipient family's application, including the children's ages, interests, and abilities, allowing you to customize the playhouse to suit their preferences. Some sponsors go "all out" with elaborate and imaginative decorations. While we provide basic colors for the playhouse, any additional decorations are the sponsor’s responsibility.
Questions? Email our Playhouse Project Coordinator and Director of Development: