Habitat-Roanoke Founder, Olivia LaMotte, Dies at age 91.
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley is saddened to announce the passing of our affiliate’s founder, Olivia LaMotte, who died early Friday morning after a long illness.
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.
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…
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.