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July 11, 2026

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Faith in Action: Roanoke Churches Complete Habitat Build Together Project

St. John’s Episcopal Church and Second Presbyterian Church are once again joining forces with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley, launching the second chapter of their shared homebuilding effort, “Build it Together.”

Habitat Roanoke Staff

June 24, 2026

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Habitat-Roanoke Opens Homebuyer Applications for Summer 2026

Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley will reopen its Homebuyer Program application window this summer for the first time in two years. Applications will be available online starting July 20, with orientation sessions offered throughout the summer to help families learn about the process,…

Habitat Roanoke Staff

April 8, 2026

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Build it Together Kicks Off a Second Round!

St. John’s Episcopal Church and Second Presbyterian Church are once again joining forces with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley, launching the second chapter of their shared homebuilding effort, “Build it Together.”

Habitat Roanoke Staff

December 19, 2025

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Habitat-Roanoke Celebrates 300th Home 🎉

Habitat-Roanoke and WSLS TV 10 proudly dedicated their 300th home on December 17th, welcoming a first-generation American family who immigrated to America from Liberia into a new five-bedroom home in Southeast Roanoke...

Habitat Roanoke Staff

December 10, 2025

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Habitat Fundraiser, “Carols by Candlelight”, December 14th.

Celebrate the season on December 14 with St. Mark's Choir and the Roanoke Chamber Brass. This year’s service features a special world premiere of I Saw a Stable by Evan Andrew Odson, a moving reminder of the importance of shelter and peace.

Habitat Roanoke Staff

December 3, 2025

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20th Annual Roanoke College R House Set For Dedication

For the twentieth time, Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley has teamed up with Roanoke College to build a home in the Roanoke Valley. Dubbed the Habitat “R” House, the eight-month long project will be handed over to a new home buyer on December…

Habitat Roanoke Staff

May 29, 2025

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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 Staff

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

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.

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Faith in Action: Roanoke Churches Complete Habitat Build Together Project

Habitat-Roanoke Opens Homebuyer Applications for Summer 2026

Build it Together Kicks Off a Second Round!

Habitat-Roanoke Celebrates 300th Home 🎉

Habitat Fundraiser, “Carols by Candlelight”, December 14th.

20th Annual Roanoke College R House Set For Dedication

Habitat-Roanoke Founder, Olivia LaMotte, Dies at age 91.

Habitat-Roanoke & Family Promise combat housing crisis

President Jimmy Carter – Face of Habitat

Ferrum Women’s Soccer Continues Teamwork Tradition

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