Our mission has always been about more than building houses; it is about creating safe, stable, and livable homes for everyone in our community. We cannot achieve this mission without partnerships.

We believe every family deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Without proper housing, it’s hard for people to invest in their own futures—or the futures of their children.

For many families in our community, the dream of homeownership can feel distant. For our homeowners, everything changes the moment they walk through their new front door. At our Annual Banquet, we reflect on these life-changing moments.

It takes more than blueprints and building permits to turn an empty lot into a home. At Central Valley Habitat for Humanity, every project is a team effort—and our trade partners are a vital part of that team. From the first foundation to the final coat of paint, they bring skill, heart, and a shared belief in what’s possible when a community comes together.

Community, partnership, and purpose were on full display at our 5th Annual Golf Tournament, hosted at the beautiful Spotswood Country Club in Harrisonburg, Virginia. What began as an early morning tee-off at 7:30 a.m.

At Central Valley Habitat for Humanity, we believe every family deserves a safe, stable place to call home. For Shea, a single mother to her 12-year-old daughter Lyla, this belief became a life-changing reality. Shea’s story begins with uncertainty. Growing up frequently moving, she was determined to break the cycle for her daughter.

Jessy knows what it means to build something from the ground up—not just a house, but a future. At one point, Jessy and her children lived in a shelter, facing uncertainty. Without a vehicle and with limited options, she relied on the support of others to help her move forward. Step by step, she built a better life, transitioning from a small townhouse.

At Central Valley Habitat for Humanity, we believe that every home we build is more than just walls and a roof—it’s a place where families can thrive. But none of it would be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, like Neal Alexander, who bring skill, heart, and commitment to each project. Neal's journey with Habitat began about five years ago…

VMRC, is all about people, with the organization providing continued care for over 700 seniors, allowing them to fully live out their lives with joy and security, something that we at Central Valley Habitat understand intimately through our own housing initiatives.

At Central Valley Habitat for Humanity, our mission drives everything we do. Aside from fulfilling dreams by building safe and stable homes, we also operate our Harrisonburg ReStore, a vital part of our community efforts. The ReStore turns…

Owning a home represents not only the realization of a dream, but also a powerful testament to determination and faith, and nobody understands this better than Hiwot. Hiwot, an Ethiopian mother of four, came to the United States to provide better opportunities for her children and herself.

For Evelyn, who has called her Habitat house ‘home’ for over 30 years, having a home has provided stability for her family. Over three decades ago, Evelyn, a single mother with two young daughters, found herself at a crossroads, searching for stability and a place to call her own. She was renting a home that wasn't in the best shape.

For over 35 years, Central Valley Habitat has been tirelessly working to address the need for affordable housing in our community. Our Annual Banquet unites the community to celebrate past victories and the families who are now in stable homes, but it's not just a reflection on achievements. We also come together to look ahead to the coming year and the work still to be done.

Every year, Bridgewater Retirement Community celebrates Founders Day to commemorate another year of providing vital services. This year, the celebration took on a special meaning as it became a volunteer effort with Bridgewater Retirement Community Residents and Staff working together. We caught up with Craig Landis, a dedicated board member of Bridgewater Retirement Community and an active participant in our Critical Home Repair Program, to highlight the importance of this event.