Helena Area Habitat for Humanity

06/11/2026

Yesterday's weather seemed determined to test everyone's commitment to volunteering. Between the wind, flying dust, and the occasional concern that someone might end up in the next county, the PVC crew had every reason to call it a day.

Instead, they rolled up their sleeves and got to work.

Despite the windy conditions, the crew made some fantastic progress installing siding on one of our home repair projects. Thanks to their hard work and dedications, this homeowner is one step closer to having a safer, more durable home.

We're incredibly fortunate to have a group like the PVC (Precision Volunteer Corps). Week after week, they show up ready to help, no matter what Mother Nature decides to throw at them. Their commitment, skill, and sense of humor make a tremendous difference for families we serve.

Thank you, PVC crew, for proving once again that it takes more than a little Montana wind to slow you down!

Interested in joining the PVC crew on Wednesdays? We'd love to have you! Reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator, Jeremy, at [email protected] to learn more about volunteer opportunities with Helena Habitat.

06/08/2026

At Helena Area Habitat for Humanity, we know that strong communities are built when people invest in one another.

That's why we're especially grateful to Opportunity Bank of Montanaand Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for their generous support through the Member Impact Fund.

Opportunity Bank believes in showing up, building relationships, and investing in the communities they call home. We see that commitment in action through their support of affordable homeownership and their ongoing investment in organizations working to strengthen Montana communities.

Thank you, Opportunity Bank, for helping turn possibility into opportunity!

06/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to Valley Bank - Division of Glacier Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for their generous support of Helena Area Habitat for Humanity!

Thanks to a $10,000 Member Impact Fund grant, more families in our community will have the opportunity to build a safe, affordable place to call home.

Thank you, Valley Bank, for believing in our mission and for being a partner in creating stronger communities and brighter futures. We're inspired by your commitment to making a difference right here in the Helena area!

06/04/2026

We're making some great progress on this home repair project!

Before we got started, we took some time to sit down with our PVC (Precision Volunteer Corps) crew to discuss an upcoming project and gather their thoughts and feedback. One of the things that makes this group so special is the wealth of knowledge, experience, and perspective they bring to the table. Their input helps us make better decisions and strengthens the work we do throughout the community.

After the discussion, it was time to get back to work on the repair project. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, we're making steady progress and moving one step closer to completing another project that will make a meaningful difference for a local homeowner.

A huge thank you to our PVC crew for not only the hard work they put in each week, but also for the ideas, wisdom, and guidance they continue to share. We truly value your opinions and appreciate everything you do for Helena Area Habitat for Humanity!

06/03/2026

Last week we were joined by friends, family, supporters, and representatives from Montana's congressional delegation to celebrate three families as they crossed the threshold into homes they helped build with their own hands.

These families didn't just receive a home. They partnered with Helena Habitat to earn the opportunity for affordable homeownership. Through Habitat's Mutual Self-Help program, they worked side-by-side for months, helping build not only their own homes, but the homes of their neighbors. Along the way, they completed homebuyer education, qualified for a mortgage, and invested hundreds of hours of sweat equity to make homeownership possible.

Moments like these remind us why this work matters. Homeownership creates a foundation for children to grow, for families to plan for the future, and for generations to build stability and opportunity.

Thank you to the volunteers, donors, community partners, and everyone who helped make this milestone possible. Because of you, three more families have achieved the dream of affordable homeownership.

And congratulations to our newest Habitat homeowners! We can't wait to see all the memories you'll make in the years ahead.

05/30/2026

So excited for these new homeowners!

Many families dream of turning a house into a home, but when you work together with the community to actually build it, it means that much more.

05/29/2026

Big thanks to the fellas from SNK Excavating LLC for diggin' in on our Lincoln Park Townhome project! They pulled this together for us in short order. Let's Go!

05/27/2026

We've been busy working on several repair projects lately, helping homeowners with important repairs that make their homes safer and more accessible.

Today, we wrapped up work on a porch and ramp project, and it's always rewarding to see a finished project that will make such a meaningful difference for a homeowner. Accessibility repairs like these help individuals maintain their independence and safely remain in their homes.

We're also getting started on a siding project, so the PVC crew has been staying hard at work. These projects may look small from the outside, but they have a huge impact on the families and homeowners we serve.

A big thank you to all the volunteers, staff, and supporters who continue to make this work possible. Every hour volunteered and every helping hand truly makes a difference in our community.

05/19/2026

While SponCon was happening at the Helena Habitat Restore on Saturday, we also had the wonderful team from Growing Friends of Helena out at the build site helping make these houses feel even more like a home.

Together with the homeowners, they planted six trees in front of the three homes we've been working on and shared valuable guidance on how to care for them and help them thrive for years to come.

Moments like these are a reminder that building a home is about more than just walls and a roof-it's about creating a place where families can grow, put down roots, and build lasting memories.

Thank you so much, Growing Friends of Helena, for your continued support, generosity, and dedication to Helena Area Habitat for Humanity!