Media and Press Releases
Media and News
We send out periodic press releases to many local news agencies, for feature stories please contact us ahead of time to coordinate interviews, photography sessions, and sound recording collection.
Recent Press Releases
Central Valley Habitat Welcomes First Full-Time Construction Manager
Introducing local builder Buddy Reid
January 29, 2019
Bridgewater, VA — Local non-profit Central Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH) has hired its first full-time construction manager in the history of the affiliate. Local builder Felix “Buddy” Reid was selected by the Habitat Board of Directors to become the affiliate’s third full-time employee. Construction Manager Release
CVHFH Receives $500,000 Forgivable Loan to Build Houses in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
Money will be used to to build in 2019
February 4, 2019
Bridgewater, VA — On Friday, February 1 Central Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH), local non-profit and affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, received a $500,000 grant from The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) through the Affordable and Special Needs Housing program. This grant will allow CVHFH to move forward toward the goal of improving communities by providing decent, affordable housing. DHCD 500K Grant Release
CVHFH Dedicates Second Duplex at Roberts Ct. in Harrisonburg
With this home, four local families become homeowners
April 9, 2019
Bridgewater, VA — In March of 2018, Central Valley Habitat for Humanity (CVHFH), local non-profit and affordable housing provider, broke ground on two duplex buildings at 979 Roberts Ct. in the City of Harrisonburg. A year later, they’re ready to dedicate the second of those homes, turning four local families into homeowners. Second Groundbreaking Release
Did you catch us on WHSV-TV3?
Our Executive Director, David Wenger, talks about our $500,000 Forgivable Loan awarded by the state.
Woman Wins Crooked House Through Raffle, Donates it to Harrisonburg Church
The story of the Crooked Playhouse and how winner Lisa Wilson donated it to Trinity Presbyterian Church!
The Habitat Way Playhouse Build Competition!
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