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Union Home Mortgage Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for Q4 2025

On February 24, 2026, the Union Home Foundation, a vital part of Union Home Mortgage, revealed the organizations that will benefit from its grants in the final quarter of 2025. With a mission devoted to empowering families through necessary tools and resources, the foundation has stepped up to support ten nonprofits from various regions, distributing a total of $53,500.

Union Home Foundation’s continued dedication to community enhancement is evident as the organizations selected for funding have each demonstrated significant contributions towards financial literacy and housing access. Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage and also the Board Chairman of the Union Home Foundation, expressed his gratitude, stating, “Supporting these ten outstanding organizations feels like the right way to close out our tenth year of the Union Home Foundation.” It is essential for their work to resonate in the communities where partners operate.

Additionally, Ashley Ali, the Director of Corporate Communications, highlighted the success of last year’s endeavors, emphasizing the foundation’s excitement to support both new and returning nonprofit partners in fostering positive change in 2026.

Grant Recipients Overview

1. Cleveland, Ohio
- Providence House: Awarded $10,000 for its Family Preservation Crisis Nursery services. They provide emergency shelter and trauma-informed care to families in crisis, enabling them to gain stability over time.
- CHN Housing Partners: Received $10,000 for its Lease Purchase Program, designed to guide families earning 60% or less of the area median income toward homeownership via financial counseling.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Ohio: Awarded $5,000 to support the Life and Workforce Readiness program that aims to equip youth with essential life skills crucial for career success.

2. Durham, North Carolina
- Housing for New Hope: $7,500 allocated for the Housing Access Fund, which aids individuals in finding and maintaining stable housing through the Supportive Housing initiative.

3. Houston, Texas
- Houston Furniture Bank: Received $2,500 to assist with the No Kids Sleep on the Floor Project, ensuring children in need have beds.

4. Indianapolis, Indiana
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana: Awarded $10,000 for its Big Futures program, supporting high school students and young adults with career skill development and financial literacy initiatives.

5. Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Avivo: Received $2,500 to help end homelessness through critical support services, including the state's first indoor tiny home community.

6. Mobile, Alabama
- Dumas Wesley Community Center: Awarded $2,500 to support transitional housing programs for homeless women and children.

7. Shawnee, Kansas
- Explore Educational Funding Foundation: $1,000 to facilitate financially focused educational field trips for K-12 students from low-income backgrounds.

Conclusion

The Union Home Foundation has distributed over $2 million since its inception in 2015, illustrating its commitment to empowering communities across 22 states. Its mission remains a beacon for families to achieve economic self-sufficiency through financial literacy and housing stability. For more information on their impactful work and partners, visit Union Home Foundation.