In 1985 the United Nations designated the first Monday of October every year as World Habitat Day. The purpose is to reflect on the state of our towns and cities and the basic right of all to adequate shelter. It is also intended to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of the human habitat.

In 2022, World Habitat Day under the theme "Mind the Gap, Leave No One and Place Behind" looks at the problem of growing inequality and challenges in cities and human settlements.

Join us at the Olympic South Side Theater (1202 3rd Street SE Suite 200) in Cedar Rapids for a fun night celebrating recycled wear! This fabulously funky “trashion” show includes music, live auction, drinks & hors d’oeuvres! Special thanks to the Cedar Rapids Area Association of REALTORS for partnering with us for this unforgettable event!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Transamerica and the Transamerica Pyramid logo are federally registered service marks of Transamerica Corporation.

Local housing and finance experts will educate new homeowners and potential first-time buyers on how to buy a home, how to maintain a home, and understanding your mortgage.

Saturday, November 5

8:30 AM to 2 PM

At Horizons Family Services

819 5th Street SE, Cedar Rapids

Admission is $10 (includes lunch)

Want to sponsor a vendor table at this event? Details at the link above!

GreatAmerica (above) and Wells Fargo (below) installed siding on Hope '22

Future Habitat homeowner Misago installed siding.

Cedar Valley Habitat Crew Leader volunteers and the Construction Leader from the Iowa Habitat Mobile Response Team replaced a deck on an owner-occupied mobile home as part of the Affordable Repairs Program.

Did you know that you can donate stock, bonds, or mutual fund shares to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity? Ask your broker about the benefits of charitable contributions.

Habitat is hosting STEAM Saturday at NewBo City Market! Kids can participate in one of three activities that will teach them to think critically about home design and construction. Activities are available for kids ages 3-10+

STEAM Saturdays: Habitat Home Design

October 15, 12PM - 2PM

Free event- no registration required!

Parental supervision required.

November's Women Build Class will be building a holiday decoration using pallet pieces from the demolition class!

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Weiss Home Improvement Warehouse (1720 Robins Road Suite 200, Hiawatha, IA 52233)

Scott is one of Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity's construction "Crew Leaders." He began volunteering with Habitat in 2016, a year after he retired. "I have always admired the people I knew who had found the time to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity while they had a regular job," says Scott. "Now that I had time on my hands I decided to jump in and caught "habititis" and have been a fairly regular volunteer since then."

"I enjoy volunteering for Habitat for Humanity because I have alway loved working with my hands and Habitat work is exactly that. You quickly get to see progress and work with interesting folks. It just makes you feel good that you are helping out families in need. An additional benefit is that I get the chance to pass along some of my practical home owning labor skills to folks who have never done anything like this and might not have ever had the chance to experience them."

Alliant Energy’s first Community Solar project benefits not only businesses and residential customers, but also those in need! Through their partnership with Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity, they’ll issue up to $600,000 in bill credits to Habitat for Humanity’s participating residents.

ReStore's anniversary is October 31. This year, ReStore celebrates 17 years of great deals that raise funds for Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity. Thank you to the shoppers, donors, volunteers and staff who make ReStore great!

Fun fact: according to Brides.com, the 17th wedding anniversary is typically observed with gifts of furniture. This must be our year!

Now Hiring!

Sales associates & warehouse associates

Full time or part time

$14-$15/hour

Health, dental & vision insurance

paid time off

401(k) matching

To apply, come to ReStore and pick up an application!

Meet the new store manager: Rachel!

Rachel has worked at ReStore since April and has now stepped up to run the store. "I chose to work at ReStore because it's one of my favorite stores," says Rachel. "I love the mission and I enjoy coming in to work with a a great crew every day. My favorite finds at ReStore are all the real wood furniture and good deals on gardening tools!"