Although September 14th (the day our tools were stolen) is a day we won't soon forget, our spirits were soon lifted from the numerous well wishes, prayers, in-kind and cash donations that came flowing in from our community. Today we are all smiles. The Board, Staff...
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Another safe and secure home
Maria Rauch had a serious problem, when she arrived at our door for help. Maria lives with her son and grandson. Wear and tear had taken their toll on two windows in her home. The windows would no longer operate properly, making things unbearable in both the Summer...
Building supplies… and BBQ? Now available at the Habitat ReStore
Everyone knows the Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore as one of the greatest shopping experiences in Verde Valley. Well now, we've made a great thing... EVEN BETTER! As an additional attraction for our totally awesome customers, we have brought in the good...
Verde Valley joins together to help replace stolen tools
On Friday, Sept 14th, sadly, we were robbed of the majority of our power and hand tools, that we use to build & repair homes in the Verde Valley. Hardest hit was our Critical Home Repair Program (CHRP) that works to make much needed repairs to homes of our most...
A little rain didn’t stop Habitat for Humanity from our mission!
It was wet Monday on October 1, 2018. Our outside venue, to celebrate the kickoff of our Sedona Tri-Plex build along with World Habitat Day celebration, was looking like a bust due to the hurricane. But a little rain wasn't going to keep this Habitat team from...
It’s the Great Pumpkin!
This year we are so happy that Mountain View United Methodist Church chose Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity as the location to have their...
Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity asks for help in identifying this individual
Sadly, last Friday night, September 14th, Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity's mission work was stopped dead in its tracks, by a thief who broke into our facility to steal thousands of dollars in construction power tools used in the service to others. Without these...
Leading by example, two Realtors help support affordable workforce housing in Sedona/Verde Valley
A huge thank you to two very generous Realtors, Jeanette Sauer and Ed Pennington with Russ Lyon | Sotheby's International Realty for each donating $1000 from their home sales in July. Ed and Jeanette have beautiful servant hearts and wanted to share the goodness they...
Tony and his wife’s home gets a new coat of paint!
It was a warm day indeed, but to no avail, our volunteers got up extra early to help out Tony & his wife who received a notice from their landlord to paint their home... or else they may be asked to move out of the trailer court. Tony had begun painting the home...
CHRP “Smitty” gets a new set of stairs!
Everett Smith is almost blind and has a hard time walking. He does not need a wheelchair or ramp, but needed to improve access to his home. Upon inspection of his property, our CHRP team leader, Cullen Hollister decided that we needed to replace one set of steps by...
Habitat welcomes a new Volunteer Coordinator
We are happy to announce our newest team member at Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity. Lisa is a true "DeLight" to have at service to our volunteer program. Lisa has lived in Verde Valley since 2010 and is a true solutions seeker with a bubbly personality and passion...
Newest Homeowner Selected with a SURPRISE!
What a beautiful day it was May 30th, 2018 to surprise our newest homeowner that had been chosen for a Habitat home. Two Homeowner Selection committee members, Lucy Estrada and Phyllis McDaniell joined VV Habitat Executive Director, Tania Simms and Cindy Kofile,...