Villanova Students to Lend a Hand to Habitat Catawba Valley
The Catawba Valley will be invaded by Villanova Nation October 8-15 as 16 students take part in Villanova’s Fall Break Service and Justice Experience Program. A reception for the group will be held October 13 at 5:30 at the Habitat ReStore. The public is invited to attend.
Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley is one of 16 organizations, domestic and worldwide that Villanova volunteer will be serving this fall. In all, 250 students will be participating in service trips this fall.
Habitat Catawba Valley Wins National Department of Energy Housing Innovation Award
Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley is thrilled to have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for Innovation in Affordable Homes.
They recognized 34 of the nation's leading builders at the 2016 Housing Innovation Awards during the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance's Excellence in Building Conference in Dallas, Texas in September. Winners were selected by a diverse panel of builders, architects, and industry professionals for their outstanding accomplishments in designing and building Zero Energy-Ready Homes.
World Habitat Day Celebrated with Mortgage Burning
Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley celebrated World Habitat Day with two ceremonial mortgage burnings on Saturday October 1.
More than 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly took an important step in promoting the idea that everyone deserves a decent place to live by declaring that the first Monday in October would be World Habitat Day.
Thank You – Guest Registration
Thank you for registering your guest with Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley. If you need to register another guest, just return back to the form and submit the information for your next guest. Click here to return to the Guest Registration...
Thank You – ReStore
Thank you for your donation to ReStore Habitat Catawba Valley. A staff member will contact you as soon as possible to schedule your pick up.
Seven college apartment and dorm room items you can find at Habitat ReStore
It’s almost back to school time! For those of you heading to college – or have kids doing so – it’s time to start stocking up on the items that can transform a dorm room or college apartment into a space that feels like a home.
Fortunately, your local Catawba ReStore has just about everything you need for your back to school furniture and décor shopping, all at great prices. Check out all the great things you should look for during your next trip to Habitat ReStore below, as well as some DIY decorating tips that are fun and easy to create with items you may find.
ReStore Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are needed in Habitat's ReStore to help sort and price incoming donations, arrange displays, and run the cash register. Our greatest need is for those who can make a regular weekly commitment of 3-4 hours or more, but one-time or occasional volunteers...
Why Donate to the ReStore?
Remodeling, cleaning, down-sizing or just getting organized? Whatever your project, don't let the items you no longer need end up in your local landfill. When you donate to the ReStore, four things happen: You get rid of unwanted items in your home. You keep items...
Directors Corner: Hail & Farewell
The most famous words of the Roman poet Gaius Valerius Catullus, “Hail and Farewell” were written as he mourns the much too soon passing of his brother. In Latin the phrase is: “ave atque vale” translating into a more modern meaning of: “I salute you…and goodbye.”
