News & Updates

April 22, 2024

Home is the Key

Each April, our Home is the Key campaign highlights the importance of home and draws on the strength and support of you -- Habitat's tremendous community -- to help more families in need of affordable housing. Initiated in 2017, Habitat's Home is the Key campaign occurs each April during National Fair Housing Month to highlight the critical need for affordable housing and building inclusive communities across the US. During this month, we have focused on sharing our families stories -- stories of hard working members of our Loudoun community striving to provide a better life for their children and build a strong future for generations to come. Check these stories out on our social media.

To share the words from Tijuana Plascencia, 26-year Habitat homeowner, “Thank you. Just thank you. It’s good people like you that make it possible for me and others to take a step up and that's all we need. We're not asking for a handout, just a step up. When you see what we can accomplish… see what I've accomplished, what everybody can accomplish. That's all because of your donations. If it wasn't for you, Habitat for Humanity wouldn't be here. So, thank you.

A Note from the Retiring CEO/President

On a different note, I am happy to announce that I am stepping down from my position as CEO/President of Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. It has been a wonderful journey working to bring homeownership to our neighbors in Loudoun. Our team has grown the affiliate to offer new programs through Home Repairs and the Tools for Life Learning Center. We have continue to provide homeownership opportunities in a challenging real estate market. We were lucky not to miss a beat during COVID.

Our future is focused on expanding impact in our community.

Through partnerships with local developers, we are ready to build more houses to provide increased homeownership opportunities for families and individuals living and working in Loudoun County. The Prince Street project, located in Leesburg, will use modular house construction, solar energy and a community land trust to help create affordable housing inventory to support families today and families in the future. Our Tools for Life Learning Center will expand to provide education and planning tools to individuals wanting to own a home. Advocacy work at the state and local government will focused on ways to increase funding to support attainable housing goals here in our county.

This month, Judy Singer joins our team to lead our affiliate into the next chapter. I'm hanging around part-time to focus on communications and advocacy work of the affiliate. Look to meet Judy in next month's email. As always, thank you for your continued support of the Habitat mission in our county.

Habitat At Work Around The County

Creating Homeownership Opportunities

• Prince Street, Leesburg- Habitat is gearing up for construction at the Prince street lot and is actively meeting with local contractors to solidify plans for the site work, placement, and completion of this exciting project! 
• Home Repairs In Your Neighborhood! Habitat is seeking applications to the Home Repair Program for individuals and families in need of safety repairs. If you or someone you know is interested please visit, https://www.loudounhabitat.org/homerepair. 

Home Repairs That Make A Difference

Repairs were recently completed for an older couple living in Aldie. The couple's adult children recognized a significant need in their parent's life and helped them to complete the Home Repair Program application. The family reflecting on their time in the program, had this to say, "The Loudoun Habitat Home Repair Program made a significant impact on my parent's lives by addressing major issues in their home and improving accessibility and safety. Features like the ADA toilets and grab bars can greatly enhance comfort and independence, while increased lighting in the living room can contribute to a more pleasant and functional living environment. It's heartening to know that programs like this exist to support individuals and families in improving their homes and quality of life." 

National Volunteer Week

People are the key at Habitat.  Every hand can make a difference with Habitat for Humanity. We are so fortunate to have a wonderful group of volunteers, helping us make the dream of affordable housing a reality. Thank you to all for all your hard work and dedication to Loudoun Habitat for Humanity! 👏👏

This week is National Volunteer Week, and we're kicking it off by spotlighting David Chinn.

David is a volunteer Crew Lead with Loudoun Habitat for Humanity’s Construction Program. David assisted the Construction Manager in guiding other volunteers during Team Build activities and helping to complete construction projects outside of our group event days. Not only is David knowledgeable enough to complete the projects independently, but he has a unique skillset in leading and teaching others. He ensures that every volunteer on the jobsite learns something new at their own pace and helps them make a significant contribution to the project. David feels personally invested in seeing each project completed on time and goes above and beyond to show up and help out. David contributed 618 volunteer hours in 2023, more than any other construction volunteer. On average, David’s time would have cost Habitat an additional $24,720.

Donate Your Vehicle

Through our Cars for Homes program, you can donate your car, truck or boat to raise funds to help build safe, attainable homes, right here in Loudoun County. To learn more and to donate, click the button below.