Year-End Capital Campaign

As the year ends, Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley is launching a crucial push to meet our year-end fundraising goal. Your support has enabled us to make a remarkable impact in 2024, but the need for affordable housing in our community continues to grow.

Our Vision of CARE in the New River Valley

Our vision of CARE—Constructing, Advocating, Repairing, and Educating is at the heart of our work. We are not just building homes but also building stronger communities and a brighter future for families. This comprehensive approach ensures that we meet the diverse needs of our community while fostering sustainable growth:

• Constructing: We are committed to building energy-efficient, affordable housing that provides families with a stable foundation and long-term financial security.
• Advocating: We advocate for policies that expand affordable housing opportunities and support our region's low—to moderate-income households.
• Repairing: By addressing critical home repairs, we help families maintain safe, comfortable living conditions, which improves health outcomes and preserves housing affordability.
• Educating: Our programs empower homeowners and prospective buyers with the skills and knowledge to manage their finances, maintain their homes, and engage in their communities.

Why Your Capital Contribution Matters

This year, we invested over $1.63 million in local construction and repair activities, providing safe and stable housing for families who need it most. This investment built new homes and fueled economic growth in the New River Valley, supporting local jobs and businesses. However, with housing costs continuing to rise and demand far outstripping supply, your capital contributions are essential to helping us meet the growing need for affordable housing. I wanted to share two videos about the importance of what we do here in the NRV.  

https://youtu.be/h79Q6lygo04?si=RiJrhblUssVvF5lC  

https://youtu.be/D19JxlR6U8g?si=Osc-FyHHJtA3I5Am  

Airport Road Townhomes: Building for the Future

We are excited to introduce the Airport Road Townhomes project, an 11-unit development in Blacksburg that will serve as a sustainable, affordable housing model. These homes will be built with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating high-quality materials and sustainable design standards to minimize long-term utility costs for residents. The homes will also be part of the New River Home Trust, a local community land trust that ensures these properties remain affordable for generations by removing the land cost from the purchase price.

Additional Key Initiatives and Accomplishments

• Hayden Place and Stafford Drive Dedications: This year, we celebrated the completion and dedication of new homes on Hayden Place and Stafford Drive, welcoming families who have long dreamed of owning their homes. These projects were made possible through volunteers, community partners, and donors like you.
• Economic Impact in 2024: This year's efforts have contributed significantly to the local economy, generating a ripple effect extending far beyond the families benefiting from our housing initiatives. For every dollar invested in our projects, an additional 74 cents is injected into the local economy, creating jobs and driving economic growth.

How You Can Make a Difference Right Now

Capital contributions are vital for funding new construction, renovations, and energy-efficient upgrades that will make a long-lasting impact on families' lives. Your support will help us close the funding gap for the Airport Road project, accelerate timelines, and expand our capacity to serve more families in 2025. Whether you sponsor an entire home, contribute toward materials, or help fund training programs for new homeowners, your investment will transform lives and strengthen our community.

Please consider making a significant capital contribution today to help us close out 2024 strong and lay the foundation for even more Impact in the coming year.

Thank you for your continued commitment to building a better future for families in the New River Valley.