Hammers & Hardhats

We're one month until our biggest event of the year! 

PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY—bit.ly/25hammers.Tickets can also be purchased over the phone, call 319-337-8949.

Proceeds from this event support the Wai Yin Chan and Linda "Digger" Barrow Women Build. Learn more about this project at bit.ly/waiyindigger.

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!


What: Hammers and Hardhats
Where: The Courtyard by Marriott, 901 Melrose Avenue, Iowa City
When: Thursday, September 18, 6:00-8:00 pm

Can't attend in person on September 18? 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.

—Participating in our SILENT AUCTION September 6-19.

—Participating in our CASH RAFFLE. Purchase $20 raffle tickets for your chance to WIN up to $750! Tickets now on sale! Contact sammi@iowavalleyhabitat.org!
—Making a donation to the Wai Yin Chan and Linda "Digger" Barrow Women Build! Donate at bit.ly/waiyindigger.
—Volunteering on the construction of the Wai Yin Chan and Linda "Digger" Barrow Women Build home in Coralville! Sign up for available construction shifts at bit.ly/ivhfhvolunteer.

PURCHASE TICKETS
Cash Raffle

Contact sammi@iowavalleyhabitat.org to purchase tickets, which are now on sale!

If 500 tickets are sold:

1st: $750 | 2nd: $500 | 3rd: $250

If 250–499 tickets are sold:

1st: $500 | 2nd: $250 | 3rd: $100

If fewer than 250 tickets are sold:

1st: $250 | 2nd: $125 | 3rd: $75


Online Silent Auction

Join the Wai Yin Chan and Linda "Digger" Barrow Women Build committee for an ONLINE auction benefiting Women Build.

Proceeds from this event will allow IVHFH to build a Habitat home in Coralville!

Register and create your profile today, and you will be notified when items are added and bidding opens on September 6.

REGISTER HERE: https://www.32auctions.com/users/new
 
Shipley Headquarters—Same Ship, Different Day

Last month, our new Habitat warehouse was dedicated in honor of long-time construction manager, Christy Shipley. This project has been her baby over the past two years and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the finished product. 

Shipley HQ has a nice ring to it!🤩

Check out the KCRG coverage from this special day.

KCRG COVERAGE 
 
Helping Hands—Marilyn

In a quiet Coralville neighborhood, a 74-year-old woman faced a challenge many of us might never consider—simply living safely in her own home.

Several years ago, Marilyn underwent double knee replacement surgery. Now, one of those replacements has failed, and her left knee will soon need to be operated on again. Every step causes her pain. She moves carefully, unsteadily, and with the lingering memory of past falls. Her doctors made it clear: after surgery, she would not be able to return home unless it was made safer and more accessible. Marilyn couldn’t bear the idea of saying goodbye to the house she called home for 35 years. So, she gave us a call...

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đź’™Together, we build the futuređź’™

On August 6, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity hosted a Women Build Construction Class at Shipley Headquarters. There were many laughs, smiles, memories made, and new construction skills learned! Thank you to everyone who attended this class, and we hope to see you all out on our Women Build site this fall! 💙💪🏠

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