Asheville Habitat for Humanity

Benefit Concert for Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
2015-12-04 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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 | North Carolina
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 | North Carolina
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 | North Carolina
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 | North Carolina
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 | North Carolina
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 | North Carolina
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!

Key Presentation for the Hearts & Hammers House
2015-04-17 12:30 - 13:00 | CP#4-5_HomeownersHouse_3.9.16 (2)
Habitat will hold a key presentation to dedicate the Hearts & Hammers House and congratulate the Jones family. The media and public are invited to attend.

National Volunteer Appreciation Week
2015-04-12 - 2015-04-18 | North Carolina
National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 12-18, 2015, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals.
National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference.
National Volunteer Week, a program of Points of Light, was established in 1974 and has grown exponentially each year, with thousands of volunteer projects and special events scheduled throughout the week.

Habitat Student Build House #2 Wall Raising
2015-03-27 13:30 - 14:00 | CP#4-5_HomeownersHouse_3.9.16 (2)
Students from Asheville Christian Academy, Carolina Day School, and Christ School are joining together to sponsor this house. The students, together with Habitat staff, volunteers, and the future homeowner, Tricia Wolfe and family, will raise the first wall on this home on Friday, March 27th at 1:30 in Habitat’s Hudson Hills subdivision in West Asheville. This event is open to the public.

MANNA Sale at the ReStore
2015-03-21 09:00 - 18:00 | Photo-Dec-11-2-57-03-PM-1030×773
Bring 5 cans, get 25% discount on purchases at the ReStore that day.

Information Session for Homeownership
2015-01-31 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.
Please note: in the case of inclement weather, Habitat will follow Asheville City School closings.

Habitat Student Build Workshop
2015-01-24 09:00 - 13:00 | #3 (4)
Private meeting for the student leaders and faculty involved in the Habitat Student Build House.
NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
