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Aiken Newcomers Club Donates $7,500 to Local Charities
Acts of Kindness4d ago

Aiken Newcomers Club Donates $7,500 to Local Charities

A South Carolina social club just turned tea parties and fashion shows into $7,500 for animals, housing, and community services. The Aiken Newcomers Club proves friendship and fundraising make a perfect match.

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Spokane's 25th Annual Blitz Build Kicks Off June 3
Acts of Kindness6d ago

Spokane's 25th Annual Blitz Build Kicks Off June 3

Hundreds of volunteers will spend two weeks building affordable homes in Spokane Valley, marking a quarter-century of community-powered construction. The milestone event shows how neighbors can come together to solve the housing crisis one family at a time.

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Cleveland Volunteers Build 15 Affordable Homes for Families
Community HeroesMay 15

Cleveland Volunteers Build 15 Affordable Homes for Families

Hundreds of volunteers in Cleveland are framing walls this Saturday for 15 new affordable homes that will help local families achieve homeownership. The Pope Leo Village initiative is part of a nationwide movement creating 235 homes across America.

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Springfield Volunteers Transform Neighborhood in 3 Days
Acts of KindnessMay 12

Springfield Volunteers Transform Neighborhood in 3 Days

Habitat for Humanity is rallying volunteers to revitalize an entire Springfield neighborhood this weekend with yard work, tool donations, and community spirit. Homeowners in Woodland Heights will get help with essential repairs and keep the tools to maintain their homes for years to come.

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Women Build Week Completes Affordable Homes in Redmond
Community HeroesMay 12

Women Build Week Completes Affordable Homes in Redmond

Volunteers in Redmond are finishing three affordable homes where families will pay just $1,500 monthly mortgages while learning construction skills in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. The project shows how hands-on community work can tackle housing costs while building confidence.

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100 Volunteers Transform Ypsilanti Neighborhood Homes
Community HeroesMay 9

100 Volunteers Transform Ypsilanti Neighborhood Homes

More than 100 volunteers spent a full day repairing homes and yards for Ypsilanti residents who couldn't do the work themselves. Habitat for Humanity's Rock the Block series kicked off in West Willow, bringing new life to an entire neighborhood.

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50 Women Building Hope for Families in Elmira This Weekend
Acts of KindnessMay 7

50 Women Building Hope for Families in Elmira This Weekend

Nearly 50 women are rolling up their sleeves this Saturday to renovate two homes in Elmira, proving that building affordable housing also builds confidence and community. The Mother's Day weekend event highlights how hands-on service empowers both volunteers and families in need.

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Women Build Four Homes for Families in Tooele County
Acts of KindnessMay 7

Women Build Four Homes for Families in Tooele County

Female volunteers partnered with Habitat for Humanity to complete four affordable homes in Tooele, Utah, with three going to single mothers. The project brought together women from across the community to learn construction skills while creating lasting stability for local families.

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Volunteers Build Home at Texas Festival for Family in Need
Community HeroesMay 3

Volunteers Build Home at Texas Festival for Family in Need

Festival-goers at Corpus Christi's Buc Days are swinging hammers alongside experienced builders to construct an entire house for a mother and her two children. By the festival's end, volunteers will have framed a complete home that will give one family a fresh start.

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Eagle County Volunteers Saved $544K Building Homes
Acts of KindnessApr 22

Eagle County Volunteers Saved $544K Building Homes

Volunteers in Colorado's Eagle County donated over 5,000 hours building affordable homes in 2025, saving Habitat for Humanity more than half a million dollars in labor costs. National Volunteer Appreciation Week spotlights how giving back benefits both communities and the volunteers themselves.

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Seattle Women Build 50+ Homes for Families in Need
Acts of KindnessApr 19

Seattle Women Build 50+ Homes for Families in Need

Hundreds of women across Seattle are picking up hammers and power tools to build affordable homes for families who need them most. From May 2 to 16, volunteers with zero construction experience are welcome to join the effort that's changing lives one wall at a time.

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Valvoline Volunteers Green 5 Habitat Homes for Earth Day
Community HeroesApr 14

Valvoline Volunteers Green 5 Habitat Homes for Earth Day

Automotive maintenance company Valvoline brought its team members to Lexington, Kentucky to plant trees and lay sod at homes being built for families in need. The Earth Day project partnered with Trees Lexington and Habitat for Humanity to create welcoming green spaces where new homeowners will put down roots.

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Wisconsin Habitat Volunteers Tackle Free Home Repairs
VideosApr 7

Wisconsin Habitat Volunteers Tackle Free Home Repairs

Habitat for Humanity volunteers are painting garages, building ramps, and clearing debris for free across Wisconsin's Baraboo and Portage areas through May 30. The "Brush with Kindness" program has already lined up 15 projects and is looking for more neighbors to help.

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Wisconsin Habitat Program Offers Free Home Repairs
Acts of KindnessApr 7

Wisconsin Habitat Program Offers Free Home Repairs

Habitat for Humanity volunteers in Wisconsin are fixing homes for free through May 30, painting garages, building ramps, and clearing debris for families in need. The Brush with Kindness program has expanded from Portage to Baraboo this year, with 15 projects underway and more volunteers needed.

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Michigan's Yoopers United App Matches Volunteers to Good Work
Acts of KindnessApr 4

Michigan's Yoopers United App Matches Volunteers to Good Work

A new platform is making it easier than ever for Michigan's Upper Peninsula residents to find volunteer work that fits their skills. From roadside cleanup to building homes, Global Volunteer Month brings hundreds of ways to help.

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50 City of Hope Volunteers Rebuild Helen's 62-Year Home
Community HeroesMar 27

50 City of Hope Volunteers Rebuild Helen's 62-Year Home

After wildfire destroyed the Altadena home where 90-year-old Helen Montanez raised six children, 50 volunteers from City of Hope spent their free time rebuilding it. The project will also restore homes for Helen's daughter and granddaughter's families, all of whom lost everything in the Eaton Fire.

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300 Volunteers Build 5 Homes for Women in Virginia
Community HeroesMar 27

300 Volunteers Build 5 Homes for Women in Virginia

More than 300 volunteers gathered in Albemarle County to build five new homes for women-led families, kicking off Habitat for Humanity's month-long Women Build initiative. The project is part of a larger effort to create over 1,100 affordable homes in the Southwood community.

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Habitat for Humanity Housed 65 Million People in 50 Years
SolutionsMar 25

Habitat for Humanity Housed 65 Million People in 50 Years

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has given 65 million people access to safe, affordable housing. Now they're inviting everyone to help open doors for the 3 billion people still struggling with housing insecurity.

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Women Build Homes for 31 Families in Goldsboro
Acts of KindnessMar 21

Women Build Homes for 31 Families in Goldsboro

Volunteers hammered nails and laid floors Thursday as part of Habitat for Humanity's annual Women Build event in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The project will create 31 affordable homes by 2028 in a new subdivision honoring the community.

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Texas Hat Party Raises $100K for Affordable Housing
Acts of KindnessMar 7

Texas Hat Party Raises $100K for Affordable Housing

A Texas fundraiser featuring country music stars Pat Green and Walt Wilkins raised nearly $100,000 to build affordable homes for local families. The Hats for Homes event brought Montgomery County together for an evening of burgers, custom hats, and hope.

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