April Volunteer Updates from Habitat

William "D'Grouch" Laubengayer Build Dedication Ceremony

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity and the family and friends of William "D'Grouch" Laubengayer invite you to celebrate the completion of the Habitat homes built in William's honor on Saturday, April 26, at 10:00 a.m. at 2602 and 2612 Blazing Star Drive in Iowa City.

Click the button below to learn about William, better known on Habitat build sites as "D'Grouch," and his impact on our organization and the lives of many. Christy Shipley, IVHFH Construction Manager, wrote this reflection of her friendship with William.

ABOUT D'GROUCH

VIDEO: Build Site Update!

Hear from Construction Manager Chris. In the video linked below, he provides our supporters with an update on the happenings at the Memorial Build site and what volunteers can expect as they join the construction crew for upcoming volunteer shifts.

We still need YOUR help on our build site! We are very close to completion, which will soon allow two Habitat families to move into their new homes.

Volunteers work with us every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with morning shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and afternoon shifts from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

CORE SPOTLIGHT

This month, we are highlighting a member of our construction CORE! Our CORE construction volunteers have completed over 8,000 hours of volunteer work on our various build sites. They assist with the entire building process, including framing, painting, trim work, cabinet installation, energy efficiency upgrades, and other related tasks. We are so thankful to have them as part of our Habitat family!

Bruce Alexander

Bruce is a long-time construction volunteer! He has volunteered with us since the founding of our affiliate in 1992, dedicating countless hours to our build sites and our organization. We are forever grateful that he volunteers with us at Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity! Click to read more about Bruce and what IVHFH means to him.

ABOUT BRUCE

VIDEO: TOOL OF THE MONTH

Our April Tool of the Month is the Milwaukee Narrow Crown Stapler. It is primarily used to attach the aluminum soffit located on the underside of the porch and roof overhangs. We are currently utilizing this tool on our Memorial Build site as we complete the exterior work. To learn more about using the Narrow Crown Stapler, click the button below to hear our Construction Manager, Chris Weckmann, guide you through the process.

WATCH HERE

🌟 Volunteer Group Spotlight 🌟

University of Iowa Theta Tau Fraternity

The University of Iowa's Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity has become a familiar presence on our build sites over the years. They have been volunteering with us for over a decade, and we are incredibly grateful for all their assistance. Over the years, they have volunteered over 200 hours on our build sites. A big thank you to the University of Iowa Theta Tau members for their continued dedication to our organization.

Are you a student at the University of Iowa and interested in learning more about this student organization? Contact Farris Elkhatib at farris-elkhatib@uiowa.edu.

WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE IOWA CITY RESTORE?

Cans...Cans...and more CANS!

Did you know that every time Iowa City ReStore volunteers fill up a truckload of cans, we receive roughly $1,000 that helps fund our mission?

Thank you, Spotix, for volunteering in our Iowa City ReStore. This crew helped our two CORE volunteers, Len and Gary, sort through more than a thousand cans and cleared out the can shed TWICE! Donations of deposit-elegible aluminum cans and plastic bottles help build our homes and provide more families with an opportunity for affordable housing.

Check out the Iowa City ReStore Facebook Page to stay updated on store inventory, special sales, donation needs, and volunteer opportunities.

DONATE TODAY!

As a volunteer, you give an incredible gift—your time. Want to make a more significant impact? Consider donating to our organization to ensure families can build and improve a place to call home.

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Shop ReStore

Every purchase made at the Iowa City ReStore funds IVHFH home builds, repairs, and modifications for Iowans in need.

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