Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity recently kicked off its 2019 Annual Appeal fundraising campaign. Donations made to the Annual Appeal will help with costs for Habitat’s current home build in Wilkes-Barre that will house a local, low-income family.

WVHFH is a non-profit organization that builds simple, decent homes to sell to families in need. Each family will contribute hundreds of hours of “sweat equity,” working side by side with volunteers to help build and then buy their own home on terms they can afford.

If you would like to donate to the Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Appeal, click on any donate button located on our website!

Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity recently presented awards at the dedication of a home in Nanticoke to honor those who have made significant contributions to the build over the past year.

Kathleen Nestorick received the Golden Hammer award. Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity gives this honor to a person who has shown exceptional commitment to help further the mission of Habitat. Nestorick donated the property on which Habitat built the house in Nanticoke.

Jim Zarra received the Herm Shiplett Award. Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity gives this honor to a volunteer who has demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment and support to Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity.

Attorney David Harris received the Gottfreid Csala Award. Harris received this award for providing professional expertise and knowledge to further the mission of Habitat.

From left, are Bob Borwick, board president, Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity; Karen Evans Kaufer, executive director, WVHFH; attorney David Harris, Jim Zarra and Kathleen Nestorick.

Dear Friends,

Please join us as we kick off The Pittston Project. The city of Pittston has welcomed us into the community with the donation of land on East Oak Street. The Pittston Project will provide a home for a local family who might otherwise not be able to achieve the dream of homeownership. Please consider joining your friends and neighbors with a contribution to help The Pittston Project.

A Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity house costs $65,000 to build, is about 1100 square feet in size, and has three bedrooms.  We use volunteer labor and charitable gifts to ensure our homes are affordable to low-income families in Wyoming Valley. This home will also be restored to the tax rolls, making a difference right here in the community.

WVHFH knows that good housing is the key to helping a child turn into a productive adult who, in turn, helps strengthen our community. Our tried-and-tested partnership lets families become part of their own housing solution. Of course, these homes are not handouts. Each family will contribute hundreds of hours of “sweat equity,” working side by side with our experts and volunteers to help build, then buy their own home on terms they can afford.

Thank you for helping Habitat build homes…and hope.

Donations for The Pittston Project can be made by clicking the donate now button! Thank you for helping Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity improve local communities one Habitat home at a time!