Every Habitat project begins with a family, but it doesn't stop there. A finished home, a completed repair, or an accessible space becomes the starting point for another family to partner with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity. When Kayleb's family moved into their Habitat home, everything changed. Daily routines became simpler. Life felt more stable. There was finally time to just be together as a family. Not far away, Dylan's family partnered with us in a different way—through a home repair that created a safer, more accessible space for Dylan to grow in independence and dignity in the home he already loved. Hope Builders ensured we were ready for those moments; ready to build, ready to repair, ready to partner. By making monthly donations, Hope Builders help us keep building, repairing, and planning for what comes next. In 2025, 41 Hope Builders contributed nearly $14,700, providing steady support so we can commit not just once, but again and again. When one family reaches a milestone, that monthly support helps us turn our attention to the next family—whether that's building a new home with a family like Kayleb's or making an existing home safer and more accessible for a family like Dylan's. That steady support is what lets us keep building belonging, one family at a time. Become a Hope Builder! Visit bit.ly/ivhfhdonate and select "monthly" to begin your recurring gift. OR, set up a recurring ACH donation by contacting tami@iowavalleyhabitat.org. | 
