Asheville Habitat for Humanity

Rusty Pulliam Foundation House - Kick-Off
2016-04-13 09:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | NC
Join us as we start a new house in Shiloh, made possible in part by the Rusty Pulliam Foundation. This house will become home to Shawntale Harper and her young son.

*SPANISH* Habitat Homeownership Information Session
2016-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | #3 (4)
To begin the process of applying for a Habitat house. you must first attend an information session. You will learn about the program, have the opportunity to ask questions, and then applications will be handed out at the end of the 1-hour session. Questions? Contact Jill at 828-210-9370.

5$5K for Asheville Area Habitat
2016-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Sponsored by FootRx, this fun and family-friendly race/walk is only $5 and all entry fees go to our affiliate! We had a great turn-out last year, so please join us again this year – and bring you friends and family, too!

27th Annual Warren Haynes Presents: The Christmas Jam
2015-12-12 19:00 - 2015-12-13 03:00 | NC
To date, Warren Haynes Presents: the Christmas Jam has raised more than $1.8 million for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity! Don’t miss the 2015 show!
The 27th Annual Christmas Jam will feature Warren Haynes, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The Doobie Brothers,Joe Bonamassa, Dawes, Blackberry Smoke, Electric Hot Tuna, Bruce Hornsby, and more!
The pre-sale, including VIP tickets and travel packages, begins Friday, October 9th at 10am ET at XmasJam.com. The public on-sale begins October 23rd. Doors open at 6pm and the show begins at 7pm.
Xmas Jam By Day events and concerts will pop up around Asheville and Before The Jam Lend A Hand, will also be in full force, where volunteers can help build the houses made possible by Christmas Jam donations. Stay up-to-date on Christmas Jam info as more details are announced at the website XmasJam.com, Facebook, and Twitter.

Wall Raising for the 2015 Christmas Jam House
2015-12-11 15:00 - 15:30 | CP#4-5_HomeownersHouse_3.9.16 (2)
Join us as we celebrate with Warren Haynes and his family, this year’s Christmas Jam House partner family, Before the Jam, Lend a Hand volunteers and many community supporters! There will be a short speaking program, followed by the raising of the first wall.

Announcement of 3D Ornament Winner and Live 3D Printing Demo
2015-12-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
On December 5th at 10am in the upper showroom of the Habitat ReStore, we’ll announce the winner of the 2nd Annual “Habitat for the Holidays: 3D Printed Ornament Contest”. The winning 3D ornament will be printed in multiples and will be available for sale (100% of proceeds benefit Asheville Area Habitat). From 10AM-2PM, Spectra3D Technologies will hold a live 3D printing demonstration. Join the fun and take a look at various 3D printed obects–you’ll be amazed at what a 3D printer can produce!

Benefit Concert for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
2015-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 | CP-#10_Duath-Hamling-Eaton-Anon_1.15.17 (1)
Once again, local musician Aaron Price and West Asheville Presbyterian Church are hosting a concert with a great lineup of local musicians to benefit Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity! Admission is free and donations are accepted.
Friday, December 4th at 7:30pm at West Asheville Presbyterian Church
The lineup includes:
Kevin Smith and Planefolk
Peggy Ratusz and Bygone Blues
Whitney Moore
BJ Leiderman
Valorie Miller
Aaron Price
Hanger Hall Glee Club
MusicWorks Kindergarten Chorus

Click here to view a concert flyer.

Ten Thousand Villages Shopping Benefit
2015-11-30 - 2015-12-11 | Wicked Weed Saison V Release
Ten Thousand Villages in Asheville is hosting a holiday shopping benefit for local non-profit organizations. From Monday, November 30th through Friday, December 11th, not only will your purchase benefit artisans around the world, it will also help create change right here in Asheville. During those two weeks, mention Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at the checkout counter and 15% of your purchase will be donated to us! Join us as we support our global AND local community; use your purchasing power to change the world through fair trade!
Ten Thousand Villages’ mission is to provide vital, fair income to craftspeople in the developing world by marketing their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. The sale of these products helps to provide a fair wage for the artisans and enables them to pay for food, education, health care, and housing.
Ten Thousand Villages is located at 10 College Street across from Pritchard Park and next to the restaurant, Tupelo Honey. Their hours are 10am-8pm Monday-Saturday, and 10am-4pm on Sunday. They will close at 6 pm on Tuesday, December 8th , for their annual volunteer appreciation party.

Building A Way Home Campaign Completion Celebration and ReStore Sale
2015-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
With help from hundreds of donors, our Building A Way Home Campaign is funded! Celebrate with us! The ReStore will have a 10% off storewide sale all day, and at 11pm we’ll unveil our new Donor Recognition Wall in the ReStore, hand-crafted by local metal artist David Earl Tomlinson. There will also be live music and refreshments.

Thrivent Builds Dedication
2015-11-12 12:00 - 12:30 | CP#4-5_HomeownersHouse_3.9.16 (2)
Join us for the dedication of the Thrivent Builds House, soon-to-be home of Annie Allen. The event will be held at the home in our Hudson Hills neighborhood.

Ten Thousand Villages Montreat Benefit Sale
2015-10-25 13:00 - 17:00 | CP-#10_Eaton-Anon-Duath_Hamling_12.7.16 (3)
Shop at Ten Thousand Villages Montreat between 1-5pm on October 25th and help two causes at the same time. Asheville Area Habitat will receive 15% of net sales from the benefit event and all your purchases help create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income. Click here for more information.

The Science of Decorating
2015-10-24 11:00 - 11:20 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
Come learn from Asheville’s award-winning boutique decorator Sandra Dykes! Her 20-minute “Science of Decorating” seminar will include topics such as the importance of scale and balance (Extra Weight can be good and Gravity rules).
Voted #1 Interior Decorator in Best of WNC, Sandra can teach you a lot in just a little time and this seminar is FREE. So come by the ReStore and check it out! The seminar will be held at 11am and again at 2pm on October 24.

Three House Dedication
2015-10-15 15:30 - 16:15 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
Join Habitat staff, volunteers, community supporters and of course the homeowner families, for the dedication of three new Habitat homes:
ReStore Silent Auction House (Frisbee family)
Women Build House #10 (Demorgoli family)
Jenkins Estate House (Kensinger family)
Often held at the construction site, this time we are holding the event at our ReStore, located at 31 Meadow Rd.

Ten Thousand Villages Asheville - Holiday Shopping Benefit
2015-10-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Wicked Weed Saison V Release
From November 30 to December 11, 2015, when you shop at Ten Thousand Villages Asheville and mention Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity at check-out, they will donate15% of your purchase to our cause!
When you choose fair trade you are already choosing to make a difference with their purchase. During the benefit shopping program the impact of your purchases reaches even further to support organizations in our local community and working around the world.

Entry timeframe for 2nd Annual "Habitat for the Holidays: 3D Printed Ornament Contest"
2015-10-01 08:00 - 2015-12-01 23:55 | NC
If you missed it last year, now is your chance to enter the second annual “Habitat for the Holidays: 3D Printed Ornament Contest”! 3D printing is all the rage, and here is your chance to dip your toes in the water or, show us your skills if you’ve already got ‘em.
No experience necessary – learn via an online webinar or various online tutorials. Utilize free software to design your Habitat/Holiday themed ornament.

The winning design will be 3D printed as ornaments and sold to the public at the Habitat ReStore. Proceeds benefit Habitat’s building programs. The winner will receive his or her choice of a ReStore gift card valued at $100 or a 3Doodler 3D Pen, as well as a free 3D print of his or her ornament.
Contest runs now through December 1st. Click here for more details.

St. James Episcopal Church Used Book Sale
2015-09-24 12:00 - 18:00 | 10_duath-hamling-eaton9-anon_11-1-16-11
St. James’ Book Sale! Good Books for Good Works!
Proceeds support area non-profits including Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity. Get books for fall reading, shop for Christmas presents, and meet your neighbors. Shop September 24-27 and/or bring your books and CDs for donation starting August 16. Click here for more info including daily hours.

Asheville Housing Fair (hosted by the City of Asheville)
2015-09-19 10:00 - 14:00 | NC
With workshops focused on practical “how-to” guidance and over 20 housing resources on site to discuss your needs, the Asheville Housing Fair is the place for all things related to affordable housing opportunities. Click here to learn more.

ReStore ReUse Contest - People's Choice Voting - ends 9/18
2015-09-04 08:00 - 2015-09-18 00:00 | NC
For the 4th year, we have run the ReStore ReUse Contest. We are always blown away by the ingenuity and creativity of the entrants! We want YOU to help determine the 2015 People’s Choice Award winner! Please look at all the fantastic entries and vote for your favorite. You can vote once each day between 9/4/15 and 9/18/15.

Volunteer Orientation
2015-08-29 13:30 - 14:30 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
Interested in volunteering with Habitat? Attend a 1-hour Volunteer Orientation to learn about all the opportunities that exist in the ReStore, at the jobsites and more. Orientations are held in the Conference Room at the Habitat ReStore at 31 Meadow Rd.
Individuals who need to complete community service hours must contact Carrie Burgin to set up an interview. Please call (828) 210.9381 or email cburgin@ashevillehabitat.org.

Questions? Contact Carrie Burgin

Faith Builds Kick-Off Event
2015-08-28 12:00 - 12:45 | CP#4-5_HomeownersHouse_3.9.16 (2)
Join us as we celebrate the start of three new houses with three families and an impressive number of faith community sponsors! This event will kick-off the construction of three houses sponsored by Presbyterian and United Methodist churches (Martinez family), Episcopal churches (Drake family) and the local Interfaith community (Ender family).
Lunch will be served at noon and a special program will follow. RSVP is required for this event. Call Eva Mellert at 828-210-9385 or email emellert@ashevillehabitat.org.
On-site parking is very limited – please park here:
Deaverview Baptist Church
220 Johnston Blvd.
West Asheville, NC 28806
The church is just 0.4 miles up from our jobsite on the left.
Reminder: for your safety please wear closed-toed shoes and keep children close at hand.

Community Job Fair
2015-08-25 09:00 - 14:00 | #3 (4)
Job Fair for construction related positions and various trades:
• Full Time, Part Time & Seasonal Positions
• Skill Development & Job Training Programs
FREE EVENT
Givens Estates is beginning a new multi-phase development that will introduce 260+ new apartments into the community when construction is completed by Summer 2017. Along with the Givens team, WeaverCooke (the General Contractor for the project), and other partners throughout the City of Asheville are holding a Job Fair to make the community aware of the job opportunities during and post-construction, as well as the different workshops and programs available to gain the necessary skills and career training to help you build your future. Click here to see the flyer.

Blue Ridge Rollergirls bout benefiting Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
2015-08-08 17:00 - 22:00 | NC
5pm – Blue Ridge French Broads vs Chicago Outfit B
7pm – Blue Ridge All Stars vs Chicago Outfit A

4th Annual ReStore ReUse Contest
2015-07-01 - 2015-08-31 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) is hosting its 4th annual ReStore ReUse Contest to showcase innovative building projects constructed predominantly of used building materials.
Click here for details.

Habitat to benefit from Asheville's Downtown After Five
2015-06-19 17:00 - 21:00 | NC
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity will benefit from the sales of wristbands at Downtown After Five on June 19th.

Thrivent Builds House Wall Raising
2015-06-12 12:00 - 12:30 | CP#4-5_HomeownersHouse_3.9.16 (2)
Please join us at our Hudson Hills jobsite in West Asheville for the raising of the first wall on our 8th Thrivent Builds House!

10th Anniversary ReStore Silent Auction: Auction Close and Celebration with Homeowner-to-be
2015-05-27 14:00 - 14:30 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
The auction, like the ReStore itself, provides funds for Habitat’s building programs. The ReStore Silent Auction House currently being built in West Asheville will become home to the Frisbee family this fall. There will be a small celebration with the Frisbee family at the close of the auction – at 2pm on Wednesday, May 27th. ReStore customers and Habitat supporters are encouraged to come meet the Frisbee family and sign a guest book and a stud wall. The signed 2×4 studs will used in the construction of a Habitat house.
The special 10th Anniversary Silent Auction includes mid-century furniture such as Norman Cherner molded plywood chairs, a set of six J.L. Moller Model chairs, a L. Jacobson Model table with 2 extending leaves, and other collectible items. There are also other non mid-century items to appeal to a wider array of customers. A sampling of items can be seen here. Visit the ReStore between 9am and 6pm Monday through Saturday to view all of the items.

Jobsite, ReStore and Office closed for Memorial Day
2015-05-25 | #3 (4)
The Jobsite, ReStore and Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015 for Memorial Day.

Foot RX Black Jack 5K to benefit Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
2015-05-13 18:30 - 19:30 | NC
5k run to benefit Habitat on Wednesday, May 13
FOOT RX BLACK JACK 5K OVERVIEW
It doesn’t matter how fast you are. This is for everyone, walkers & joggers/runners alike.

Date: Wednesday, May 13. 6:30pm
Location: Fletcher Park
Cost: only $5- all proceeds to benefit AAHH!
Distance: 3.1 miles

How it works:
You’ll receive a playing card at registration, and a card at midway. You can take one more card at the finish if you so choose. The object is to hit 21. Number cards are worth their face value. Jacks, queens, & kings are worth 10, & aces can be used as 1 or 11. The number of entries determines the jackpot, which will be given away in Foot Rx Gift Certificates. If there are multiple winners, we will split the pot among the winners. Your finishing place does not matter in this race, so go as fast or as slow as you like!

Information Session for Homeownership
2015-04-18 10:00 - 11:00 | #3 (4)
Do you want to apply for a Habitat house? Come to an information session about our homeownership program! No pre-registration required, but please note, you must attend an information session before you can apply for homeownership. If this date doesn’t work for you, see our calendar for additional dates.

Down Home
2015-04-18 | Hominy Baptist Church
Annual spring benefit event. Details coming soon!
