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HomeLab is an initiative by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity that helps community members build the skills and confidence to care for their homes. As a hands-on learning space, it will offer classes focused on practical home maintenance and prevention, helping participants learn how to identify and address issues early. This supports long-term housing stability and homeownership.

Not only will you be able to attend classes, but you can also rent HomeLab for your next event! This welcoming, versatile space can be reserved in full or by individual rooms to fit your needs. It's perfect for meetings, workshops, trainings, and small gatherings. HomeLab is truly an ideal place where people can come together for connection.

We invite you to join us at HomeLab for the Grand Opening, with more information on classes, registration, and rentals coming soon. We hope you’ll be part of this celebration.

Event Details:

June 23rd at 1325 W 4th St
Open House: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ribbon-Cutting: 4:00 PM

This is a free event, but please RSVP.

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Thank you, John Deere, for your support!

More than 80 volunteers built over 180 wall panels in just two days at this year's John Deere Panel Build. These panels will become the walls of four future Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity homes.

This marked the sixth year of the Panel Build, and its success helped inspire John Deere's statewide Build Our Communities initiative. For the first time, Habitat affiliates across Iowa are working together, with more than 1,200 John Deere employees volunteering on home builds, panel builds, and Habitat ReStore projects.

Here in Waterloo, the impact continues as more than 500 volunteers come together for our Blitz Build, constructing two Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity homes side-by-side on Almond Street.

Thank you to everyone helping build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.

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TruStage Panel Build

A huge thank you to TruStage for joining us for a Panel Build!

With 50 volunteers, approximately 37 walls were built in just 5.5 hours. We are so grateful for your hard work, energy, and dedication to helping build stronger communities. Thank you for making an impact! Read article...

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Staff Build Day

We had a blast at our Staff Build Day working on 402 Allen St.! Twice a year, our office staff get out on the build site and work alongside our construction team. It’s a great reminder of the real impact this work has on families and our community.

Our team spent the day removing window trim, mixing cement, and laying plywood.

A big thank you to Dylyn, our Site Supervisor, for making it such a fun and meaningful day!

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[Her]oes Build Community

Thank you to the Omega/Bertch Women Build team for coming out to 1020 Wellington and helping set the walls. We appreciate your hard work and support in building strength, stability, and shelter in our community!

Building Futures

Huge thank you to Master Builders of Iowa for supporting our work with Cedar Falls CAPS through the MBI Works grant.

This partnership gives students hands-on construction experience while helping address the affordable housing need in our community. We appreciate your support and are grateful for this partnership.

Ride for a Cause at Pint Night

We’re excited to partner with SingleSpeed Brewing for an upcoming Pint Night

Ride!

On July 2nd, 10% of all taproom sales from 4 PM to close will be donated to support our mission. Guests can join a casual group ride or simply stop by for food and drinks to contribute. The ride starts at SingleSpeed in Cedar Falls at 5:30pm and will end at the Taproom at Wonder Bread.

It’s a great opportunity to gather with the community and make an impact — we

hope to see you there!

Wayne Green is our Construction Volunteer of the Month!

Wayne is not only a dedicated volunteer, but also a valued board member. Retired from TruStage, Wayne regularly volunteers on Mondays and Thursdays and is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever needed.

In his free time, he enjoys working on home projects and spending time with his family. We are grateful for Wayne's commitment, generosity, and continued support of our mission.

Thank you, Wayne, for all you do!

Ben Snyder is our ReStore Volunteer of the Month!

Ben has been a dedicated ReStore volunteer for nine years. He assists in helping customers find what they need.

In his free time, Ben enjoys watching TV and spending time with his family. He is also involved with The Arc of the Cedar Valley, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities.

Thank you, Ben, for your commitment!

Why We Build

Tina is the Board Vice President at Iowa Heartland Habitat. She was inspired to get involved after seeing a close friend go through the homeownership program over 10 years ago, and she quickly fell in love with the mission and the impact it creates.

Tina’s favorite part about Iowa Heartland Habitat is meeting families and hearing their stories. One mission moment that stands out to her is attending home dedications and seeing families receive the keys to their homes.

If Tina were a tool, she would be a level—bringing balance, perspective, and helping keep everything in line. Outside of Iowa Heartland Habitat, Tina enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, being involved in her church, reading, and attending concerts.

You're Invited to the Foxen's Home Dedication

Join us in celebrating the Foxen family in their new Iowa Heartland Habitat home.

This special milestone represents months of hard work, dedication, and partnership. We invite you to stop by, tour the home, and help us welcome the Foxen family to their new beginning.

Date: July 7

Location: 1206 Wemple St., Parkersburg

Open House: 4:30–6:00 PM

Home Dedication: 5:30 PM

We hope you will join us for this special celebration.

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Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity | 803 West 5th Street | Waterloo, IA 50702 US

Our Commitment to Belonging and Opportunity

At Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, we believe every person deserves a place to call home—and a community where they are welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive. Rooted in our faith and guided by our commitment to Koinonia, we work to expand opportunity and foster belonging through every aspect of our mission—from how we build and who we serve to the culture we cultivate within our team. As an equal opportunity employer and housing organization, we reject discrimination in any form and strive to model a world where compassion and opportunity lead to lasting change. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities—including members of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, people of all faiths or none, and people of all abilities—because when we unite through God’s love, we build more than homes—we build community and hope for all.

Non-proselytizing policy

Habitat for Humanity and its affiliate organizations will not proselytize. Nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.

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