Although there is a lot of magic that happens during the holidays, we know that homes don't bubble up from the ground like what you may see in a holiday movie. Habitat for Humanity partners with volunteers, businesses, civic organizations, and homeowner partner families to build houses.

Habitat brings communities, like the L-C Valley, together to help families have decent, affordable places to live.

The L-C Valley HFH continues to build our 35th Habitat home in the valley.

We look forward to holding a home dedication in spring 2024, when we will continue our 30-plus year tradition of ordinary people providing extraordinary hope.

On behalf of our board of directors, volunteers and staff, we wish you a holiday season filled with love and peace.

Your gift will help us finish our 35th affordable home in the Valley!

We’re counting down the days to Dec. 12 and Avenues for Hope. This is an Idaho-only fundraiser focused on nonprofits providing housing and support services to low income or homeless individuals.

Be active on social media. Take advantage of social media! Post on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter about Avenues for Hope. We will post often in the coming weeks about opportunities to donate. All you have to do is share one of our posts. Then let people know you donated by using our "I Gave" graphic on your social media posts!

Make a donation 12/12-31. Avenues for Hope is a great tax-deductible, year-end giving opportunity because you can be certain all funds stay here in the valley we all call home.

House #35 Construction Update

The siding and outside trim are now done on Beni's home. Crews are now working on the outside grading to help route water away from the foundation. The next step, when the weather is warmer, is outside painting. The house is on schedule for a spring home dedication.

Brian Curtis is our Project Manager who moved to Lewiston from Southcentral Alaska to escape the cold and pursue an education. He has worked as a Project Manager in the defense industry and is also a former small business owner with 20 years of construction experience. He's enjoying all this beautiful state has to offer. When he has time away from work, he enjoys activities such as hiking, biking, riding ATVs, camping, and floating on the rivers. He enjoys working with Habitat for Humanity to support local families.

We are always seeking additional volunteers for all stages of construction. If you are interested in joining us on the build site, click here or call our office at 509-758-7396.

We recently finished our 12th critical home repair with our partners, City of Clarkston and Washington Department of Commerce. Read about our 12 completed projects HERE.

GREAT NEWS! We will be able to continue critical home repairs in 2024. Our partners informed us we will be awarded Community Development Block Grant funding to conduct 13 additional home repairs in Clarkston city limits.

Starting January 2024, you can find our CAHR applications on our website. We can also mail you an application, if you call our office at 509.758.7396.

Have you heard about our Donation Pickup system on our website? We have made it even easier to schedule a pickup! Whether you use your computer or your smart phone, our new system is easy to use.

We always appreciate your donations to the Store that Builds Homes!

Caleb Carlyle, Vice Chair