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  • Come out for a unique view of Kinnick Stadium, heavy appetizers, a silent auction, a live auction hosted by Brent Wears of Wears Auctioneering, and more—all to support affordable housing solutions in our community!

    Proceeds from Hammers and Hardhats support the Liz Swanson Women Build.

    What: Hammers and Hardhats

    Where: The Courtyard by Marriott, 901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City

    When: Thursday, October 8, 6:00-8:00 pm

    If purchasing more than one ticket or a table, please email your guest names to sammi@iowavalleyhabitat.org

    Thank you, donors! Your gifts, including your gift of time, no matter the size or number of hours, make a difference! A special shout out goes to members of LIZ'S HARDHATS CREW who have made a contribution of $1,000 or more to support this project:
    • Adam Pretorius
    • Action Sewer & Septic SERVICE, INC
    • Alan & Liz Swanson
    • Andy & Phoebe Martin
    • Ann Parker
    • Anonymous
    • Austen Fiala
    • Barbara Haring
    • Ben & Whitney Russell
    • Beverly & Jay Davidson
    • Beverly Robalino
    • Blank & McCune
    • Bruce Alexander & Mary Losch
    • Bruce & Dedi Walker
    • Carrie Norton
    • Chad Andrews, Andrews Financial Group
    • Chet Rzonca & Carol Twedt
    • Chuck & Kim Swanson
    • Constance Organ
    • David Rust & Joy Smith
    • Dawn Oliver Wiand
    • Del Disselhorst Trust
    • Don Merryman
    • Dorina Forkenbrock
    • Dr. Phyllis Chang & Judy Gerlitz
    • Eve Casserly
    • Gary & Lori Kruse
    • Gerald Stebbins
    • Gladys Olsen
    • Harman Family Charitable Trust
    • Hills Bank & Trust
    • Ivan Hasselbusch Trust
    • Jacquelin Gibbs
    • Jane Hagedorn
    • Jane McCune
    • Jean Lloyd-Jones
    • Jeanne Stoakes
    • Jean Trainor
    • Jill Jones
    • Jim & Judy Houghton
    • Jim & Jan Down
    • Jim & Janet Ross
    • Joan & John Pieper
    • Joe Bainbridge
    • John Fuller & Kathy Fait
    • John P. LePeau &
    • Nancy Sisty LePeau
    • Jude & Val Langhurst
    • Julie Fitzpatrick & Jan Jensen
    • Kamalendu & Docela Chatterjee
    • Karen & Wally Chappell*
    • Kazi & Lee Alward
    • Kevin & Julie Monson
    • Kristi Ferguson
    • Laura Davis
    • Lois James
    • Margaret & Dennis Reese
    • Marion Barrow & Kari Breeding
    • Mark & Bonnie Penno
    • Mary Noble
    • Mark & Joanne Lynch
    • Megan Alter
    • Meg Eginton-Carmichael
    • Michael Lensing
    • Michael Schultz
    • Mike & Candy Conlan
    • Mike & Mary Noel
    • Nancy Rose
    • Pamela Kautz
    • Pam Ries & Amber Wojnicki
    • Pat Heiden & William Waldie
    • Paula Overland Brandt
    • Paul Weller & Sara Rynes-Weller
    • Peggy Doerge
    • Philip & Barbara Peterson
    • Ray & Retha Haas
    • Rick & Gail Hanson
    • Royann Maraz
    • Sandra Schult
    • Sarah Richardson
    • Shuttleworth & Ingersoll
    • Stephen Kemp
    • Steven Reimer
    • Steve & Victoria West*
    • Sue & William Forde
    • Susan Hughes
    • Terry & Pamela Behning
    • The Kenneth K. Kinsey
    • Family Foundation
    • Tim & Anna Conroy
    • Tom Novak, Scattered Seeds
    • Tom Rocklin & Barbara McFadden
    • Valerie Gaeth
    • Wesley & Teresa Morrow
    • Yvonne L. Slatton Estate
    • Zion Lutheran Church 
    *In Loving Memory of Wally Chappell & Victoria West

    SILENT AUCTION ONLINE! In addition to a live auction at the Hammers and Hardhats event on October 8, our online auction will open on September 28. The link to the silent auction will be available closer to the event.

    Can't attend in person on October 8? We invite you to support our project by:

    Sponsoring our event! Contact Tami Bonnett at 319-519-6121 or tami@iowavalleyhabitat.org to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
    Making a donation to the Liz Swanson Women Build!
    Volunteering on the construction of the Liz Swanson Home in Iowa City! Volunteer shifts will become available this fall. In the meantime, email sammi@iowavalleyhabitat.org for questions about getting involved.

  • $19,384

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  • (23 remaining of 40)
    $65 fee

    Single Ticket

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    (3 remaining of 3)
    $600 fee

    Table of 10

    If interested in purchasing a table, please contact sammi@iowavalleyhabitat.org

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    (2 remaining of 3)
    $750 fee

    Table Sponsor (Table for 10 Guests Included)

    If interested in sponsoring a table, please contact sammi@iowavalleyhabitat.org Event sponsors are critical to the success of our event! Your contribution is a meaningful way to demonstrate your support—inspire other community members through your generosity!

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In Support of Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity
We envision a world in which each person has a decent place to live. Locally, we partner with both current and future homeowners, local businesses, residents, and social service organizations to construct and renovate safe, decent, affordable housing in Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Louisa, and Washington Counties.  We also secure affordable financing so that homeowners in our program save thousands of dollars over the life of their mortgage.   Globally, we work to remove barriers to decent housing by supporting Global Village trips and tithing to Habitat for Humanity global builds.  Together with our community, Habitat homeowners gain the strength, stability, and self-reliance needed to build better lives and stronger communities.
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