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We build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

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A Hand-Up, Not a Handout

Central Valley Habitat for Humanity is an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. HFH does not build homes for people, but with them as equal partners. Habitat homeowners build alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

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Our Mission

219+ Families Served

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A Word From Our Former Director

“The work is not done until everyone has a ‘decent place to live.’ We have identified many families who qualify through their need and we get calls daily. We hope that you will join us in working toward our powerful, productive, and rewarding goal. After all, CVHfH has a place for everyone to help put God’s love into action in our community.”

— Dr. David Wenger, Former Executive Director of Central Valley Habitat for Humanity

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37 Years Serving The Community

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Learn by Doing

Central Valley Habitat for Humanity is a place for everyone, with opportunities to volunteer on and off the construction site. Volunteers can work with us in many different capacities, including committees, construction coordinators, sponsors, newsletter folders, and more! Whether you are a skilled electrician or an unskilled volunteer wanting to work on the site for the first time, we will teach you!

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Volunteer FAQs
How to Volunteer

500+ Volunteers

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Events

Celebrate community and commitment at our Annual Banquet, showcase your skills at our Golf Tournament, and share the joy of new beginnings at one of our House Dedication’s. Don't miss out on these special occasions to support and be part of our mission to build a better future.

Our Recent Impact

News
Helping Seniors Age in Place
Helping Seniors Age in Place

Our mission has always been about more than building houses; it is about creating safe, stable, and livable homes for everyone in our community. We cannot achieve this mission without partnerships.

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Alda’s Journey to a Home of Her Own
Alda’s Journey to a Home of Her Own

We believe every family deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Without proper housing, it’s hard for people to invest in their own futures—or the futures of their children.

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Celebrating 37 Years Of Central Valley Habitat
Celebrating 37 Years Of Central Valley Habitat

For many families in our community, the dream of homeownership can feel distant. For our homeowners, everything changes the moment they walk through their new front door. At our Annual Banquet, we reflect on these life-changing moments.

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Shannon Porter Named as New Executive Director
Shannon Porter Named as New Executive Director

Harrisonburg, VA — The Board of Directors of Central Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) is proud to announce the appointment of Shannon Porter as its next Executive Director, effective August 11, 2025. Porter brings over two decades of nonprofit and public service leadership to the role, along with a deep commitment to collaborative community building and housing justice.

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