Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Opportunity with Habitat for Humanity

Join us in making a difference in our community! We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity and its mission to provide affordable housing to those in need. Together, we can change lives in the name of Jesus Christ.  Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Join us today!

HABITAT FAITH BUILD HOUSE DEDICATION SET FOR DECEMBER 10TH

On Saturday, December 10th at 10:00 AM the 2022 Habitat Faith Build House will be dedicated. Come help celebrate Elizabeth and her family’s journey to home ownership. The ceremony will take place at the home at 1033 Shaw Street in Des Moines and last approximately 30 minutes. 

Habitat staff will be there to provide any instructions when you arrive, and guests are welcome to tour the home after the ceremony. Everyone is welcome to attend. Parking will be along the street and surrounding side streets.

WDM UMC provided $2,500 in financial support for the Faith Build House which was built largely by volunteers through a partnership with Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and several local congregations. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEERS
On November 18th volunteers Paul Gesell and Stacy Rugg from WDM UMC, and Ashley Poortinga spent the day painting the interior of the Habitat House located at 1609 56h Street in Des Moines. 
The house is expected to be completed in December. 

Contact Paul Gesell – pges1@q.com  Ph. 515-221-1769 for information on Habitat for Humanity

It’s official!   The Tesfamichael & Abrahtsion family have moved into their home.  Not only did we provide financial support for building this home, but some of our members helped paint and hang cabinets at this Habitat for Humanity home back in early December.

We’ll be supporting Habitat for Humanity & Thrivent Faith Build again this year.  Look for more news to come on how you can participate in this and other outreach opportunities this year.

Habitat Home Dedication Set for October 29, 2021

Back in October 2019 members of WDMUMC gathered in our church parking lot to conduct a Panel Build for Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. During this event, we constructed all the exterior and interior wall panels for a future Habitat home. Our church had committed the necessary funds to make this project possible. After delays due to COVID, that home is now complete and ready for occupancy.

 

On Friday, October 29th at 10:00 a.m. the new home at 1907 Capitol Ave. in Des Moines will be dedicated in an outdoor ceremony in the front yard. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be along the street and surrounding side streets. Guests will be welcome to tour the home after the ceremony.

 

Pastor Andrea Kraushaar and Paul Gesell will be taking part in the ceremony representing WDMUMC as a Bible is presented to new homeowners Nirpa, Bhima, and their family.

 

Come and see the fruits of your labor, and join Nirpa, Bhima, and their family as they celebrate their new home!

 

Need Affordable Housing?

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is looking to partner with families and individuals who are in need of affordable housing. We provide affordable homeownership opportunities to those with low or moderate income. In August, we will host a series of meetings where interested persons can learn more and apply for our homeownership program. Are you willing to work with us to help distribute our opportunity to those who may need it?  Click picture for more information.

Our Latest Habitat Build

Click on the picture to see more pictures of the Thrivent Build.