Ed McLaughlin

Habitat for Humanity for Rhode Island, South County, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable housing opportunities and promoting equal housing without discrimination. It runs the Ramp Up RI program to build accessibility ramps for income-qualified residents and operates an operations center and a ReStore donation center that sells donated furniture, building materials, and home goods at reduced prices, with proceeds supporting affordable housing efforts. The non-profit company is based in Charlestown, RI. The organization brings people together to build homes, community, and hope, and offers homeownership programs, including applications for energy-efficient new homes. Habitat actively engages volunteers in construction, ReStore operations, office roles, and community advocacy, emphasizing inclusivity and environmental responsibility by diverting substantial materials from landfills. The company was founded in 1990 by Ted Seymour.