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Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Construction
Des Moines, IA 1,406 followers
Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
About us
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity (GDM Habitat) brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. GDM Habitat is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We are about building with people in need regardless of race or religion. We welcome volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds. Many residents of Greater Des Moines struggle daily with the lack of decent and affordable housing. More than 10,000 low-income families in our community are stuck in cost-burden rental situations they cannot afford. In neighborhoods with Habitat’s focus, more than one out of four homes are in need of repair to preserve the home or keep it at a basic level of safety. In Polk County, thousands of working families do not earn enough to qualify for a traditional mortgage. The average monthly payment for very low-income families would consume half of their monthly income. Rent is no better, the average monthly payment is a cost burden for 75% of this population. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, GDM Habitat builds and rehabilitates simple, decent houses alongside our homebuyer families.
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http://www.gdmhabitat.org
External link for Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
- Industry
- Construction
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Des Moines, IA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
- Specialties
- affordable housing, neighborhood development, property rehabilitation, financial education, thrift store, homeownership, and volunteer engagement
Locations
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Primary
2200 E. Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50320, US
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4033 NW Urbandale Dr
Urbandale, Iowa 50322, US
Employees at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
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Elaine Olinger Collet
Director of Volunteer Engagement at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
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Jenna Ekstrom
Nonprofit leader sharing stories and impact with the community to create meaningful change. | Marketing & Communications | Advocacy | Fund…
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Don Burton
Director, Home Preservation at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
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Danny Akright
Director Of Communications at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Updates
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Thanks for coming out on Friday, "Grand Valkyries"! Every volunteer is taking this house one step closer to being a home.
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Woke up this morning a little stiff and sore, but for a very good reason. I got to spend the day yesterday with amazing colleagues from Grand View University and our honorary Grand Valkyrie, Jen Nelson ♥️🤍🖤) working on the Women Build home for Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. Our team came in near the tail end of the project - primarily painting and assembling some kitchen cabinets. I was excited to learn we were painting as I find painting oddly therapeutic. 🖌️😍 This will be such a beautiful home and I’m so excited for their move-in day. What an incredible organization! Thanks to my superb teammates and to all who have donated so far - every dollar matters! (Link to donation page in comments)
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Thank you to the volunteers from Athene who assembled cabinets in our warehouse last Friday! We're grateful for every hand that helps build homes, communities, and hope. Full album on our Flickr: https://lnkd.in/eBR75YZx
Athene Cabinet Build - July 19th, 2024
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Our CEO, Lance Henning, served on a panel for the Capital Crossroads (CXR) Quarterly Meeting on Monday. We are excited that workforce housing continues to be a focus for the Regional Council!
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So grateful for our volunteers who helped during last week's Rock the Block®️: Kemin Industries, John Deere, American Equity, Forest Ave Outreach, Athene, Baker Group. Full album on our Flickr: https://lnkd.in/gmXze6az
Rock the Block, Sheridan Gardens - July 10th-12th, 2024
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Very thankful for our local Wells Fargo partners here in Central Iowa!
The Wells Fargo Foundation is providing more than $6.3 million in grant funding to support new home construction, renovation and repair projects across the U.S. this year in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity. The 2024 #WellsFargoBuilds program will build or improve more than 280 affordable homes in 175 communities across the U.S. Learn more in the full press release. https://lnkd.in/ehNCWXzg
Wells Fargo Foundation awards $6.3 million to support build, repair projects across the U.S. with Habitat for Humanity
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