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$10,000 small dark blue gift + $10,000 small green gift = $20,000 large bright blue gift

Let’s Meet the Match

We need your help this Giving Tuesday to meet a $10,000 matching gift goal! Double your difference and support local families building the last...

News November 24, 2025
Habitat's volunteer coordinator Brittany Bandstra presents the 2025 John Homstad Volunteer of the Year award to Sheila Hoff.

2025 John Homstad Volunteer of the Year: Sheila Hoff

We’re thrilled to announce the 2025 recipient of the John Homstad Volunteer of the Year award – Sheila Hoff! Sheila is a local realtor...

News November 19, 2025
On the left: Linda, Habitat's first homebuyer, stands with her two children at their future home in 1991. On the right: Dalonda stands with her two daughters at the 200th home dedication in 2025.

Open Doors for the Next 200

Thanks to supporters like you, we are celebrating our 200th family moving into a safe, affordable home through our ministry! Yet, there are so...

News October 21, 2025
Twin home neighbors Vickie and Dalonda along with Dalonda's two daughters pose by a commemorative 200 homes key sign with the Habitat home emblem.

Celebrating 200 Homes

On October 3, we had the pleasure of celebrating our milestone of 200 homes by welcoming home twin home neighbors Dalonda and Vickie! Learn...

News October 13, 2025
graphic of a neighborhood with three houses

2025 Homeownership Program Application Info

The 2025 Homeownership program application round will be open October 1-31, 2025! Review the following options for getting an application and pick which will...

News September 18, 2025
Dalonda, one of our future homebuyers, cuts firewall material.

You Dreamed Big

We asked you to dream big with us last Christmas, and you answered the call raising over $86,000! Now your gift is hard at...

News July 15, 2025
Portraits of the new Habitat homebuyer partners captioned "Habitat's 2025-26 Homebuyer Partners"

Introducing our new homebuyer partners!

We're excited to announce that our Family Selection committee and Board of Directors approved and welcomed 10 applicants into the Homeownership program for the...

News May 22, 2025
Rebecca smiles in her new kitchen surrounded by her children.

Welcome Home, Rebecca!

On May 2, we welcomed Rebecca and her family into their new Granite Valley home built in partnership with CTE Academy! Learn more about...

News May 7, 2025
A class of adults listens intently to someone in front of them.

HEROs Help

Housing Education Resource Organization (HERO) certificates are awarded after completing homebuyer education. Learn how they can help future homebuyers and Habitat applicants!

News April 2, 2025

An Impactful 2024

Our 2024 Impact Report is here, and we’re so excited to share what we’ve accomplished together! With the help of our amazing community of...

News February 7, 2025
Portrait of President Jimmy Carter

Honoring President Carter

Today is the National Day of Mourning for President Carter, a man who spent his life serving others and championed the work of Habitat...

News January 9, 2025
Ali and Rumiya look at each other and smile while holding up the keys to their new home.

Home for the Holidays

On December 6, we welcomed Ali, Rumiya and their family into their new home built in partnership with Harrisburg High School! It was a...

News December 31, 2024