Donations Raised: $18,433

The 12th annual Women Build brings women together to raise funds and build a home for a local resident in need of adequate housing. This program serves to highlight and honor the many hard-working and talented women in our community. Construction on the Women Build home is open to everyone, regardless of gender, but does allow women to find an inviting environment in which they can participate in the building process.

Donations Raised: $2,819

As many followers of IVHFH are aware, Jackie’s house was unsafe; the kitchen flooring was damaged so badly that she feared the subfloor would collapse; the cabinet doors did not stay shut; the electrical wiring was outdated and a fire hazard, and the framing for one of the walls was severely rotted. The damage was so significant that Jackie gave away her heavy appliances out of fear that her floor would collapse. Remarkably, Jackie and her grandson lived for more than two years without a washing machine, dryer, and stove. She was resourceful so she leaned on friends to help her with laundry...