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Habitat-Roanoke Announces 2023 Winter Open Application Period

Roanoke, VA – Habitat-Roanoke will start the process of choosing a new cohort of future homebuyers starting with a kick-off orientation meeting at the Habitat Restore on November 9th.  In all, six orientation meetings are set with applications due no later than December 13, 2023.  Potential homebuyers interested in learning more should attend at least one of the orientation meetings, where applicants can apply to be considered.  The process to apply is intensive, which is why attendance at one orientation meeting is highly advised.  Meetings dates, times, and locations are listed below:

  1. Thursday, November 9 from 5:30PM-7:30PM – Habitat-Restore 3435 Melrose Ave. NW
  2. Saturday, November 11 from 10:00AM-11:30AM – Gainsboro Branch Library 15 Patton Ave. NW
  3. Wednesday, November from 5:30PM-7:30PM – Melrose Branch Library 2502 Melrose Ave. NW
  4. Tuesday, November 28 from 5:30PM-7:30PM – Fishwick Middle School 1004 Montrose Ave. SE
  5. Saturday December 2 from 10AM-12PM – Williamson Rd. Branch Library 3837 Williamson Rd. SE
  6. Monday December 4 from 6PM-8PM – Belmont Branch Library 1101 Morningside St. SE

For more information, contact Habitat-Roanoke at (540)344-0747 or email joyce@habitat-roanoke.org

 

 

Habitat-Roanoke and WSLS to Host "Home for Good" Kickoff Celebration in November

Roanoke, VA – Habitat-Roanoke and long time partner and sponsor, WSLS, will kick off the NBC affiliate’s ninth Habitat-Roanoke “Home for Good” with a wall raising ceremony November 9th.

Roanoke City Council Gets Update on Habitat ARPA Funds

Roanoke, VA – Roanoke City Council spent some time today visiting one of 18 Habitat-Roanoke homes that are planned for the city with the help of federal America Rescue Plan funds.  In all, $2.6 million dollars was awarded to the Roanoke affiliate in 2022, with the final home tentatively scheduled to be completed by December 2024.

The grant also provides funding for Habitat-Roanoke’s pioneering Workforce Development Program, a 53-week intensive program that includes 500 hours of classroom instruction as well as 1,700 hours of on-the-job training.  Once a construction assistant’s education is complete, each participant will earn their journeyman’s card as well as Virginia certification in residential construction.

This home, located on Mountain Avenue SE, is expected to be completed by the first week in November with a dedication ceremony set for November 18th.  In all, 8 homes will be located in the Belmont-Fallon district, one in southwest Roanoke with the remainder of the homes set to be completed in the northwest quadrant of the city.

 

Habitat-Roanoke Teams Up with Virginia Housing to Dedicate 285th Home in the Roanoke Valley

The Steelman Family is set to pay their first mortgage payment and get the keys to their new home!

RICHMOND, VA – To commemorate Virginia Housing’s 50th anniversary this past year, the Authority collaborated with Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the Commonwealth to advance their work to eliminate substandard housing. The Authority provided $1.2M in competitive grant funds to revitalize communities in five of Virginia’s localities. A total of $325K of these funds, known as “The Virginia House” grant, was awarded to Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley to build a home in the Belmont-Fallon community located in Southeast Roanoke.

The goal of the “The Virginia House” grant, initiated in July 2022, is to assist selected Habitat affiliates by supporting the construction costs and loan subsidies needed to make homeownership affordable for participating low-to-moderate income families. A portion of the grant funds have also been reserved to create a sustainability fund to assist Habitat homeowners facing financial hardship to prevent mortgage delinquencies.

In the City of Roanoke, “The Virginia House” grant helped finance construction of a single-family home for a family of six. In partnership with Habitat-Roanoke, the homeowner completed Virginia Housing’s Homebuyer Education course and contributed 365 hours of sweat equity toward the construction of the home.

Habitat for Humanity will host a dedication event at the home (located at 1016 Bullitt Ave SE) for the family on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 10 a.m. The ceremony is open to media.

“Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity has always meant a great deal to us. To commemorate our 50th Anniversary this past year, we felt it was very important to do even more with this incredible organization to provide homes across Virginia. We look forward to each project and the positive impact it will have on the families and communities involved,” said Susan Dewey, CEO of Virginia Housing.

“We are honored to be one of the five recipients of the Virginia House grant,” says Karen Mason, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley. “This investment in the Roanoke Valley is driven by a shared commitment to help more families achieve financial security and stability. We are grateful for the work of Virginia Housing throughout the commonwealth.”

By investing in the power of home, Virginia Housing transforms where and how thousands of Virginians live and thrive, strengthening communities and the economy. Founded in 1972 as the Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA), Virginia Housing has worked for over 50 years in partnership with the public and private sectors to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing. While receiving no state taxpayer dollars, Virginia Housing raises money in capital markets to provide mortgages to first-time homebuyers, financing for rental developments and neighborhood revitalization efforts. Virginia Housing invests in innovations in affordable housing and makes homes for people with disabilities and older Virginians more livable.

For more information about Virginia Housing’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity, visit VirginiaHousing.com/News.

Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in southern Georgia. Since its founding in 1976, the Christian housing organization has grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

Since 1986, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley has built nearly 300 homes to completion, serving more than 1,113 individuals. Serving the cities of Roanoke and Salem and the counties of Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke, Habitat-Roanoke homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Their vision is to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. For information on how you can volunteer, donate or learn more about Habitat-Roanoke’s Homebuyer Program, visit www.habitat-roanoke.org.

Branch Donates

Branch Golf Tournament Donates over $40K to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

 

Roanoke, Virginia, June 6, 2023 – Branch held their inaugural Branch Gives Classic Golf Tournament, benefiting Habitat for Humanity on June 4 & 5, 2023 at Ballyhack Golf Club (Roanoke, Virginia). The support of corporate sponsors American Global, Ascendum Machinery, and Carter Machinery, as well as countless community partners, volunteers, donors, and advocates, raised $42,357 to benefit the organization.

During the tournament closing ceremony, Branch presented the check to Karen Mason, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley to support their mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. The donation will benefit Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley as well as Habitat in the five regions where Branch offices are located.

Mason shared that the donation will be applied to complete the renovation of a vacant home constructed in 1900, located in SE, Roanoke, Virginia. The renovated four-bedroom, two-bath home will provide safe and affordable homeownership for a local family. Branch employee-owners are scheduled to volunteer in the home in July, August, and September.

Branch supports 501(c)3, human services organizations in all the markets they live and work, with Habitat being their primary charity. “It’s a special privilege to support events that align so closely with our own values of community engagement, building relationships, and making a positive impact. This event goes beyond the sport—it’s about gathering with purpose and building stronger, more resilient communities. We are building from the ground up.” Said Branch, CEO, Donald Graul.

 

About Branch
Headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, Branch touches all aspects of the built environment. As a full-service construction solutions partner, Branch is committed to exceptional performance and to developing business relationships sustained by mutual benefit and respect.

Branch has total revenues of over $500 million and a workforce of more than 1,000 employee-owners. Through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Branch ensures every employee has a vested interest in its success. Visit www.branchgroup.com to learn more.

About Ballyhack and Dormie Network
Ballyhack Golf Club, the #5 Private Golf Course in Virginia as named by Golf Digest, is a 190-acre Lester George design nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ballyhack is part of Dormie Network, a national network of private destination golf clubs. Dormie Network membership includes access to and full member privileges at every club: ArborLinks in Nebraska City, Nebraska; Dormie Club near Pinehurst, North Carolina; Ballyhack Golf Club in Roanoke, Virginia; Victoria National Golf Club in Newburgh, Indiana; Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey; Briggs Ranch Golf Club in San Antonio, Texas; and a seventh course built from the ground up in the Nebraska Sandhills, with a planned opening of 2024. Each offers a premier golf experience in a relaxing and accommodating environment ideal for business or leisure. Learn more

 

WSLS HOME FOR GOOD

Habitat for Humanity Roanoke Valley and WSLS kick off our 8th Home for Good campaign.

http://wsls.com/news/local/2022/06/07/wsls-habitat-home-for-good-project-kicks-off-this-week/

 

It's Party Time!!

Habitat for Humanity Roanoke Valley and Carilion’s Community Outreach Program partnered together to provide health screenings’ for our current families that are in our housing program. We decided why not make it a party? Take a look at our families making a difference in their health for their future.

HFHRV And Carilion Outreach Party Summary

Spring has Sprung!! See what's growing at Habitat!!

One new way our Habitat families complete their sweat equity hours this Spring is through our partnership with Carilion Clinic’s Morningside Urban Farm. Participants learn about gardening and get to  enjoy the produce they harvest.

Apostles Build - April 2021

These are boards from each of our 22 Apostles Build partner churches and then a 23rd from The Journey FM, our media sponsor.

These boards will be open to view while the rest of the first floor walls are built and while the second floor is built. They will, however, eventually be covered with wall board, plaster and paint, but their blessings will remain a part of this home forever.

In case you missed it, here’s a link to HFHRV’s latest newsletter…

https://user-23310503727.cld.bz/Habitat-for-Humanity-Roanoke

Giving: Women's Foundation announces $360,000 in grants

The Roanoke Women’s Foundation celebrated its 16th year of philanthropic giving Thursday by announcing the recipients of its 2020 grants.

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Habitat for Humanity in Roanoke Valley now open

Joe Tucciarone Habitat for Humanity Restore Director discusses how they adjusted when the doors were closed and Niki Voudren Director of Resource Development for Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley talks about how they continue to work together to utilize their time while they were closed and how they continue to build homes in the community.

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