Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas Announces New Partnership with Baptist Health

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas is proud to announce a partnership with Baptist Health, strengthened by the recent approval of a Baptist Health employee for a future Habitat home. As part of this partnership, Baptist Health donated the  home, formerly a rental, to Habitat for Humanity. It is now undergoing a full renovation, or “rehab,” to ensure it meets Habitat’s quality, safety, and efficiency standards. The revitalized home will provide the homebuyer and her children with a strong foundation for a more stable future.  

The approved homebuyer, a single mother of two, has worked at Baptist Health for two and  a half years. Her work schedule allows her to complete Habitat’s required “sweat equity” hours, participating directly in building her future home and contributing to other Habitat events and projects.  

Her new home, located only a mile from Baptist Health, will significantly shorten her  commute, making it easier to balance her work, parenting, and community involvement.  

"This collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas goes beyond a simple donation; it represents a true partnership built on shared values," said Cathy Dickinson,  Baptist Health chief human resources officer. "We are thrilled to see one of our employees  benefit directly from this opportunity for affordable homeownership, while also reinforcing Baptist Health's deep commitment to the broader community."  

Construction on the home is underway, with a dedication ceremony upon completion.  

About Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas

Serving Pulaski County, HFHCA builds strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.  Since 1989, HFHCA has built 258 homes for low- to moderate- income individuals and  families and rehabbed more than 800 homes in blighted neighborhoods. For more  information about Habitat, visit www.habitatcentralar.org.

About Baptist Health

For more than a century, Baptist Health has delivered all our best in health care through Christian compassion and innovative services. Baptist Health, Arkansas’ most comprehensive health care organization, is here For You. For Life. – with more than 300 points of access that include 12 hospitals; urgent care centers; a senior living community; over 75 primary and specialty care clinics; a college with studies in nursing and allied health; and a graduate residency program. It is also the largest private not-for-profit health care organization based in Arkansas, providing care through the support of approximately 12,000 employees, groundbreaking treatments, renowned physicians and community outreach programs. Baptist Health is certified as a Great Place to Work and is honored by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026. For more information about Baptist Health, visit Baptist-Health.com, call Baptist Health HealthLine at 1-888-BAPTIST or download the myBaptistHealth app. Find us on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.