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March 4, 2025

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Habitat-Roanoke & Family Promise combat housing crisis

On March 1st, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley officially turned over the keys of two homes to Family Promise of Greater Roanoke, in a first-of-a-kind joint effort between Habitat-Roanoke and another affordable housing non-profit.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

December 31, 2024

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President Jimmy Carter – Face of Habitat

"Our affiliate joins Habitat organizations across the globe in honoring the late President Jimmy Carter for his contributions to Habitat for Humanity and families around the world. We are deeply saddened by President Carter’s passing, and our prayers are with the Carter family." - Karen…

Habitat Roanoke Staff

November 8, 2024

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Fall Homebuyer Application Opportunity Cancelled

We are disappointed to announce that our fall homebuyer application opportunity has been cancelled. We apologize to all that have shown interest in applying for our program. Your next opportunity will be in May 2025.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

August 15, 2024

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Ferrum Women’s Soccer Continues Teamwork Tradition

For the ninth straight year, Ferrum College’s Women’s soccer team has come to the Roanoke Valley to assist Habitat-Roanoke on a house build, while at the same time, putting in work to help build their team.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

June 28, 2024

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Habitat-Roanoke Hosts 256 Volunteers on Terrific Tuesday

Habitat-Roanoke was at full throttle June 25th with a total of 256 volunteers in the field hammering away at the affordable housing crisis.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

June 14, 2024

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19th Annual R House is Underway!

Roanoke College, supported by students, Habitat staff, and the Habitat Builders Club officially “broke ground” on the 19th Annual R House, the college’s annual service project that introduces incoming students to the Roanoke Valley.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

May 22, 2024

Women Build Success

For the first time in five years, Habitat-Roanoke held a week long “Women Build” event, which drew nearly 100 women volunteers who contributed more 700 total labor hours toward a house that will soon be home to a large extended family.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

April 25, 2024

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Open Application Window for Homebuyer Program Begins May 1st!

May 1st marks the opening of Habitat-Roanoke's first Homebuyer Program opportunity of 2024. Six orientation sessions have been scheduled for interested homebuyers. Applications are due June 12th at 4PM.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

March 20, 2024

Women Build Returns to the Roanoke Valley!

For the first time in five years, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley is hosting a Women Build event in 2024. The month-long event is set for May, with a focus on Women Build Week scheduled for May 6th-11th.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

February 20, 2024

Lead Safe Habitat: Sponsoring With a Purpose

Habitat-Roanoke has kicked off a new sponsorship opportunity meant to specifically address the health and well-being of children that occupy its historic renovations.

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Habitat-Roanoke & Family Promise combat housing crisis

President Jimmy Carter – Face of Habitat

Fall Homebuyer Application Opportunity Cancelled

Ferrum Women’s Soccer Continues Teamwork Tradition

Habitat-Roanoke Hosts 256 Volunteers on Terrific Tuesday

19th Annual R House is Underway!

Women Build Success

Open Application Window for Homebuyer Program Begins May 1st!

Women Build Returns to the Roanoke Valley!

Lead Safe Habitat: Sponsoring With a Purpose

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