Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity recently kicked off its 2019 Annual Appeal fundraising campaign. Donations made to the Annual Appeal will help with costs for Habitat’s current home build in Wilkes-Barre that will house a local, low-income family.

WVHFH is a non-profit organization that builds simple, decent homes to sell to families in need. Each family will contribute hundreds of hours of “sweat equity,” working side by side with volunteers to help build and then buy their own home on terms they can afford.

If you would like to donate to the Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity’s Appeal, click on any donate button located on our website!

Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity recently presented awards at the dedication of a home in Nanticoke to honor those who have made significant contributions to the build over the past year.

Kathleen Nestorick received the Golden Hammer award. Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity gives this honor to a person who has shown exceptional commitment to help further the mission of Habitat. Nestorick donated the property on which Habitat built the house in Nanticoke.

Jim Zarra received the Herm Shiplett Award. Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity gives this honor to a volunteer who has demonstrated an outstanding level of commitment and support to Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity.

Attorney David Harris received the Gottfreid Csala Award. Harris received this award for providing professional expertise and knowledge to further the mission of Habitat.

From left, are Bob Borwick, board president, Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity; Karen Evans Kaufer, executive director, WVHFH; attorney David Harris, Jim Zarra and Kathleen Nestorick.

Wells Fargo was named the presenting sponsor for the 11^th Annual Spencer Martin Memorial Bike Ride for Habitat that took place Sunday, May 5th. The Bike Ride is Habitat’s largest fundraising special event honoring the late Spencer Martin, a long-time volunteer and board member for Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity.

“Our Wells Fargo team was proud to get on their bikes and support Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity,” said Kevin Engelman, Community Bank district manager for Wells Fargo. “Our company is a long-time supporter of Habitat across this region. The work they do provides decent housing to deserving families and gives people a chance to actively participate in the growth of this community.”

“The funds raised from our Bike event allow us to provide housing to families who otherwise would not have the opportunity for homeownership, said Karen Evans Kaufer, executive director of Wyoming Valley Habitat for Humanity. We are delighted to have Wells Fargo partner with us in our mission to eliminate poverty housing.  Providing this support helps the entire community by improving neighborhoods one house at a time.”

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Wells Fargo, and all of our other sponsors for making the Spencer Martin Memorial Bike Ride a success! Through your generosity, we are able to continue our mission to eliminate poverty housing in Wyoming Valley!

BIKE 2019 – Medium