Annual Fall Staff Retreat

Our team enjoyed our Annual Fall Staff Retreat at the beautiful Hartman Reserve Nature Center. We spent the day surrounded by nature, discovering more about our unique communication styles and how we can work together even better.

This time spent connecting and learning together helps us strengthen our teamwork so we can serve our community even more effectively! Special thanks to Laura Hoy for facilitating this event.

2024 Gift of the Heart: Community Partnership Award

We were honored to stand alongside the House of Hope as we received the Gift of the Heart Community Partnership Award at AFP's National Philanthropy Day Awards Brunch. Through our collaborative Framing Hope program, we proudly partner with the House of Hope to create meaningful pathways to homeownership for single mothers in our community. We are deeply grateful for this partnership and the recognition it has brought. Together, we look forward to continuing this impactful work and making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve!

Wells Fargo Builds

Thank you Wells Fargo for your generous Wells Fargo Builds 2024 Grant! Your support of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity is making a lasting impact on our community. The grant helped us rehabilitate the home at 909 W 3rd Street, creating a safe and welcoming space for a family in need. We're grateful for your commitment to building stronger neighborhoods and making a difference in the lives of so many.

In the News

Check out the article that the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier recently wrote about a fire scene and an abandoned building that will be demolished to start new Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity projects. Both addresses are surrounded by several home-building projects that have involved Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity.

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier Article

Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, we raised an incredible $10,298.50! Thanks to Builders Select, who generously matched every donation, we reached this amazing milestone together!

These contributions will go toward siding and windows for the home at 319 Iowa Street, bringing us one step closer to making this dream a reality. We have teamed up with Hawkeye Community College’s WE Build Waterloo program to help build this home for a local family.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated and supported us on Giving Tuesday. Your kindness and generosity are truly making a difference!

Santa at the ReStore

See Santa at the ReStore! Join us on December 21st from 11 AM to 1 PM for a magical visit with Santa and some fun last-minute holiday shopping!

Treat yourself to an early Christmas present by buying one of our $5 mystery boxes! All sales on these mystery boxes are final and available while supplies last. So come on December 21st to get your mystery box before they run out!

Battle the Black Hawks

The Waterloo Black Hawks hosted an event at Maple Lanes in Waterloo, Iowa to support Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity. Participants of the event had the opportunity to get their picture taken with their favorite players, ask for autographs, and win prizes!

The event raised $250. Thank you to the Waterloo Black Hawks for hosting this event.

Rural "Chat with Habitat" Event

We want to give a shoutout to the Elizabeth Rasmussen Martin Memorial Library in New Hartford. We had a great conversation about affordable housing and our critical home repair program! The library showed us the most heartwarming hospitality, and we are very grateful.

We are Hiring!

We are looking for some individuals to join our team! We are hiring an Annual Fund Manager, a Home Repair Manager, and a Warehouse Specialist. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!

Job Openings

Apply Here!

Annual Fund Manager

The Annual Fund Manager is a new, key position within the development team, responsible for managing and executing the organization’s annual fundraising strategies and campaigns. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the work of Habitat for Humanity, be skilled in donor communications and relationship-building, event planning and execution, and bring a results-driven approach to fundraising efforts.

Home Repair Manager

The home repair manager is responsible for daily activities including, but not limited to, Critical Home Repair, Home Preservation, Weatherization, and Aging-in-Place. The home repair manager is responsible for organizing and planning repair projects for the home repair specialist to complete. The home repair manager will provide leadership to the home repair specialist and Iowa Heartland Habitat partner families in owner-occupied homes.

Warehouse Specialist

The Warehouse Specialist (WS) is responsible for the daily operations of the Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity warehouse. This role includes overseeing the procurement of consumables and select materials, managing inventory, and optimizing warehouse organization and off-site storage with a focus on cost efficiency and space utilization. The WS ensures the timely preparation of materials, supplies, and tools for daily use and is responsible for returning excess materials promptly and maintaining Iowa Heartland Habitat vehicles, machinery, tools, and equipment in proper working condition.