Throughout 2021, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity continued to experience challenges to its traditional ways of working. With the help of our community, IVHFH responded with incredible agility, resilience, and compassion. We are excited to share with you a brief year-in-review.
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Homeownership-built 5 new homes and remodeled an additional 2 homes.
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Helping Hands-completed 38 emergency home repairs, carried out 18 critical home repairs, and constructed 4 accessibility ramps.
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ReStore-through sales of donated goods, the Iowa City ReStore raised $500,000 while diverting 865 tons of usable goods from the landfill.
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Donors-590 individuals donated $306,000 through individual contributions and fundraising events.
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Cans for Habitat-270,000 cans were donated and recycled raising over $13,700 for emergency home repairs.
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Volunteers-590 individuals volunteered 6,500 hours on construction sites, in the Iowa City ReStore, in the Habitat for Humanity office, and on various IVHFH boards and committees.
To all of our volunteers, donors, homeowners, customers, and supporters, THANK YOU! With your help, more of our neighbors can build and improve a place to call home in 2022!