Cedar Valley Habitat Newsletter

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all the dads who work hard to build strong foundations and who go to great lengths to try to create a better future for their families.

Construction Updates

Thank you to Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, Collins Community Credit Union, Dupaco Community Credit Union, Farmers State Bank, Hills Bank, Linn Area Credit Union, Veridian Credit Union, and Wells Fargo for helping kick off construction at 10th Street.

Transamerica at

5th Ave Location

Women Build event

at 5th Ave Location

ImOn at

Day of Caring

Transamerica at

Day of Caring

Farmers State Bank

at 10th Ave Location

National Homeownership Month

June is Homeownership Month, established in 1995 to highlight the importance of housing. Every year, the United States government takes this time to renew their commitment to expanding access to safe, affordable homes in America.

Read the U.S. Housing Supply Action Plan

Bags For A Build

Our 10^th annual Bags For A Build bags tournament is Saturday, July 15 at Sag Wagon! Registration is now open and the competition begins at 11AM!

In Partnership With:

Event Located At:

Thank You To Our Event Sponsors:

Concepts Cares | DPI Quality Custom Finishes |

GreenState Credit Union | Hills Bank | Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors

Iowa Valuation Professionals | Ohnward Bank & Trust | SPS Printing |

U.S. Bank | Vigilant Home Inspections

Ackley, Kopecky & Kingery | Bouslog Insurance | Dupaco Community Credit Union |

Eastern Iowa Building | River Ridge Escrow | Veridian Credit Union

Juneteenth

Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19^th of 1865. While the emancipation of all enslaved people was a major landmark in American freedom, it was just the beginning for an equal society.

As a global organization, Habitat for Humanity is committed to ending housing inequality, a primary culprit behind the large racial wealth gap between black and white households in the U.S. In fact, home equity represents the largest portion of an American family's wealth, but only 44^% of black Americans own their homes, compared with 74^% of white Americans. To learn more about Habitat for Humanity International's initiatives to close this gap, please click the button below.

Habitat International: Advancing Black Homeownership

Women Build

July's Women Build activity

is Refinishing!

Learn how to refinish or refurbish a variety

of wood features in your home.

Tuesday, July 11 - 5:30-7:00 PM

Cost: $10

June Is Pride Month

This month, we celebrate Pride. As we come together to build a world where everyone has a decent place to live, may the joy of people being themselves and being accepted fuel our actions for equality.

Volunteer Spotlight: Erin

Erin Langdon, board member for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, was recognized as one of The Gazette’s HER Women of Achievement for 2023. Erin has been a valued member of our board for five years now, and her volunteerism with Cedar Valley Habitat reflects her deep desire to help improve the health of those in our community, given the link between stable, affordable housing and one’s well-being. We are thankful for her faithful commitment to the Habitat mission and excited that Erin and her work are being recognized in this way!

If you would like to donate your time and talent by volunteering with Habitat,

please contact Kelly Murphy at [email protected] or 319.366.4485, ext. 104.

Thank You, Map Room

Thank you to The Map Room for supporting safe, decent and affordable housing through Cheeseburgers for Charity. Thanks to all who stopped by to eat on May 16.

ReStore

ReStore is excited to announce color-coded pricing. Signs will display current discounts: 25%, 50% or even 75% off. Stop by to see this new system in action!

When you shop at ReStore, you can find great deals, help the environment, and contribute to Habitat's mission of building affordable homes in Linn and Benton counties!

Follow ReStore on Facebook to see weekly posts of what's new, and more!

Cars For Homes

Recycle your idle vehicle through Cars For Homes to help Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity build homes in Linn and Benton counties. Call 877.277.4344 or go to habitat.org/carsforhomes to donate today!

Equal Housing Opportunity Statement: We're pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.