Union Home Foundation announces 3rd quarter grant recipients

Awardees include 11 nonprofits in Arizona, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio, and South Carolina

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage whose mission is to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency, has announced its grant recipients for the third quarter of 2026. The Union Home Foundation awarded grants to 11 nonprofits in 7 states, totaling $67,000. 

In this round of funding, the Foundation provided support to organizations within its operational footprint that are making a tangible impact in their communities through the advancement of financial literacy and housing access.

"The work being done by these nonprofits goes beyond meeting immediate needs – they are creating long-term stability and success," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage. "We are honored to support their effort and the lives they impact every day."

"The incredible impact these organizations have on their community and the people they serve is inspiring," said Courtney Cook, Executive Director of the Union Home Foundation. "Their dedication to creating opportunities for stability and growth is exactly what we look for when selecting our grant recipients."

Since its inception in 2015, the Foundation has distributed more than $2 million in financial support to nonprofits in over 23 states. For more information on the Union Home Foundation, visit https://www.uhm.com/foundation/.

The 2026 third-quarter grant recipients are:

Phoenix, Arizona

Homeless Youth Connection: $7,500 in support of the Host Family Program and the Hatcher Transitional Living Program, which provide safe housing, life skill development, and supportive services for youth experiencing homelessness as they transition to stable, independent living.  

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Shelter Youth and Family Services: $2,500 in support of Shelter's Emergency Group Homes, which provide safe housing, basic necessities, counseling, and supportive services for youth ages 11-17 experiencing homelessness, abuse, neglect, family crises, or other unsafe living situations. Ultimately, Shelter's Emergency Group Homes are vital in providing immediate and critical support to homeless youths.

Louisville, Kentucky

USA Cares Inc.: $2,500 in support of the Military Assistance Response Program, which provides emergency financial assistance and education to veterans, service members, and their families, helping to cover essential housing, utilities, and living expenses.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Life of a Single Mom: $10,000 in support of Single Mom University (SMU)®, which is an online education portal equipped with 200+ life skills classes in 3 core areas – Parenting, Finances, and Health & Wellness. These resources help single mothers build financial stability and strengthen parenting skills, while providing them with the tools to achieve long-term success.

Asheville, North Carolina

OnTrack WNC: $2,500 in support of Financial Capabilities Counseling & Education programming, which provides counseling and financial education to help individuals and families build financial stability, manage debt, increase savings, and attain financial resilience.

Berea, Ohio

OhioGuidestone: $5,000 in support of the Berea Children's Home, a specialized residential program that provides trauma-informed care to children and adolescents with complex trauma, mental health needs, academic struggles, and severe emotional and behavioral concerns, which prevent them from living safely at home.

Cleveland, Ohio

The City Mission: $5,000 in support of Rothstein Village Transitional Housing for Families, which helps women and children transitioning to stable housing through financial educations, case management, and pathways to long-term housing and homeownership.

Benjamin Rose: $2,500 in support of the homeownership education programs that help older individuals and families achieve housing stability through homebuyer education, rental counseling, and financial capability training.

Garfield Heights, Ohio

Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio: $10,000 in support of financial literacy education from middle school through career launch. This programming ensures that the young people Hope Ignites serves have the financial literacy skills they need to make well-informed responsible financial decisions both as youth and young adults, and throughout their lives.

Sandusky, Ohio

Volunteers of America Ohio & Indiana: $10,000 in support of Crossroads Shelter, which provides emergency housing and wrap-around family services from individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The shelter offers individualized case management and supportive resources that help residents secure permanent housing, build stability, and regain independence.

Greenville, South Carolina

CommunityWorks: $2,500 in support of affordable housing and homeownership in South Carolina. CommunityWorks offers critical financing that makes affordable housing possible, especially as the cost of these projects continues to widen due to construction costs, tariffs, and limited government subsidy.

About the Union Home Foundation
The Union Home Foundation was established in 2015 as the charitable arm of independent mortgage banking company Union Home Mortgage Corp (UHM). The Foundation's mission is to equip individuals and families with the tools and resources to achieve economic self-sufficiency, specifically through financial literacy and housing. The Foundation has awarded over $2 million since its inception toward these programs to help guide families on a pathway towards responsible homeownership. Union Home Mortgage Corp. is a high-growth, full-service retail, wholesale, and consumer direct lender with over 200 branches across the U.S. To learn more about Union Home Mortgage and its efforts in the community, please visit https://www.uhm.com/foundation/.

SOURCE Union Home Mortgage