Hammers and Hope

Building Homes, Communities, & Hope Since 1990

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Breaking Ground on Norwood Hills

Get ready to build something great! Within the next month, we’ll break ground on two brand-new homes on Saxman Avenue in Morgantown. These thoughtfully designed three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes will provide safe, affordable, and welcoming spaces for their future homeowners. We anticipate the homes will be completed and move-in ready by late spring 2026. Preapplications will open soon for qualified families who meet our criteria for need, income, and ability to pay. Qualified applicants will have the opportunity to purchase a home through a 20- to 30-year mortgage. Stay tuned for more information about the application process on our website and social media sites.

 

New Website Launched

We’ve refreshed our website to better connect everyone with our mission. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, join a committee, or apply for homeownership, everything you need is now easier to find and use. Check out our new homeownership page, updated volunteer sign-up tools, and new sections for news and upcoming events—all designed to keep you informed and let you know how you can get involved.

Stay connected and see what’s new at monvalleyhfh.org!

 

Robinson Street is Move-In Ready

Hammering has stopped, the paint has dried, and three beautiful homes in Fairmont are ready to welcome their new families! These three-bedroom, two-bathroom homes represent more than just construction – they’re the foundation for generational change.

Two homes are still available! Do you know someone in Marion County who dreams of homeownership? Encourage them to visit monvalleyhfh.org and click the Homeownership tab to submit a preapplication. Remember, Habitat offers a hand-up, not a hand-out, with our 0% interest mortgages and affordable payments for low-to moderate-income families.

 

Grant Support

Special thanks to the following groups for supporting our mission:

• Westfield Insurance Company and United Security Agency for $4,500.
• Erie Insurance for a generous $2,000 grant supporting our Norwood Hills project.
• Fahe awarded us a $50,000 unrestricted grant for construction and future program expansion.

 

Planning for the Future 

Our momentum continues to build! We’re currently developing a comprehensive grant proposal to submit to the Federal Home Loan Bank for a project we hope to launch in 2026. We’re grateful to work with John and Michelle Connor of Full Quiver Consulting and Michael Biafore of Biafore Landscape Development, LLC (chair of our construction committee) as we craft a plan for this exciting opportunity.

 

 

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Donate Today

Your generosity fuels our work. There’s never a wrong time to give and your impact lasts a lifetime. Your support helps us continue the work of building safe, healthy, and affordable homes. Every donation, whether from individuals, businesses, foundations, faith communities, or local organizations, plays a vital role. Together, we’re not just constructing houses—we’re creating lasting opportunities for stability and hope for families.

Every gift moves us closer to a future where everyone has a decent place to live.

Donate online or by mail at PO Box 504, Morgantown, WV 26507 and help build that future—one home, one family, one community at a time.

Thank you for being part of this important work.