NEW TITLES, FAMILIAR FACES AT IVHFH
Aaron Kiesey, IVHFH Helping Hands Program Director
Scott Hawes, IVHFH Associate
Executive Director
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce some recent staffing changes! We sat down with Scott Hawes and Aaron Kiesey, who have both recently transitioned into new roles, to discuss what’s changing for them and for the organization.
 
Scott: I’m now the Associate Executive Director. I’ll be focusing on organization-wide operations with an emphasis on our ongoing partnership with the South District Neighborhood and developing our Financial Literacy and Homeowner Education program. I’ll continue overseeing Helping Hands operations as well, especially Emergency Repairs and Major Appliance Replacement (ERMAR) projects that we undertake in Johnson County.
 
Aaron: I’ve moved into the role of Helping Hands Program Director. I’ll be taking over the work of connecting homeowners with the necessary resources to remedy their housing problems, and I’ll be focusing on projects in Cedar, Iowa, Louisa, and Washington Counties.
IVHFH TO CONSTRUCT FIVE NEW HOMES THIS SUMMER
Five local families will be partnering with us to construct homes on Indigo Court in Iowa City. IVHFH is working with developer, Steve Gordon, on this exciting project! The houses are being built off-site and then moved to their destination where IVHFH staff will work with volunteers to complete construction. The first of these five homes moved in this week! We look forward to sharing more about this opportunity throughout the summer.
RESTORE NOW SELLING VISIONS QUALITY COATINGS PAINT
The Iowa City ReStore is now offering paint from Visions Quality Coatings. This reprocessed paint utilizes leftover or unused paint which is mixed with new resins and colorants. It is available in 16 different colors and 3 different finishes. Pick some up today at the Iowa City ReStore!
UPCOMING EVENTS!
  • June-July: Pop-up Diversity Markets. The summer "pop-up" markets are designed to bring together and elevate BIPOC-owned and/or woman-owned entrepreneurs, artisans and others looking for a spot to shine and sell their products & services!
  • June 9: Johnson County Livable Community Housing Action Team Aging in Place Forum. Register here.
  • June Volunteer Shifts: Sign up to volunteer on construction or in the ReStore this month!
  • October 21: Save the date for Hammers and Hardhats! IVHFH is hosting an auction fundraiser at the Coralville Marriott to raise funds for the Jane Hagedorn Women Build. More details to come! Email tami@iowavalleyhabitat.org to sponsor this event or to make a donation to our silent auction.