Building stability,

opportunity,

and hope

through homeownership, resilient neighborhoods, and community collaboration.

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Building stability, equity, and hope

through homeownership, resilient neighborhoods, and community collaboration.

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Giving Tuesday

Donate today!

We’re partnering with Hawkeye Community College/WeBuild to build a home for a local family, and you can be a part of this amazing journey. Our goal is to raise $10,000 this Giving Tuesday. That is 250 donations of just $20 each with the match from Builders Select we can make our goal!

You have the power to lift entire communities. How will you use it?

Volunteer

If you'd like to volunteer with us on the build site or at the ReStore, click below to learn how. 

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Apply

Looking to apply for one of our programs, or want to see the types of programs and services we provide?

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Give

We cannot do this work without the generosity and support of people like you. If you’re considering a donation of goods, monetary gifts, or partnerships, start here.

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Upcoming Events

  • ReStore Haunted Birthday Bash

    Celebrating 10 Years!

    Join us in celebrating the ReStore’s 10th Birthday at the Haunted Birthday Bash on Friday, October 31st!
    Location: 4107 Hammond Ave | Time: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM

    Leading up to the event, enjoy 10 Days of Scary Good Deals—make sure to check out our Facebook page to see them all!

    On the 31st, come in costume and take part in:

    -Trunk-or-Treat
    -Food truck favorites
    -Games and activities
    -Raffle prizes

    There’s something for everyone—don’t miss this community celebration!

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  • Battle the Black Hawks

    Join us Sunday, November 2nd, from 11 AM–1 PM at Maple Lanes for bowling and community fun with the Waterloo Black Hawks—all in support of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity!

    Meet your favorite Black Hawks players, help fund safe, affordable housing for local families, and enjoy an afternoon of bowling and connection.

    How to Register:
    Stop by the Black Hawks’ office at Young Arena to register or sign up on game night. Registrations will also be accepted starting at 10:30 a.m. on the day of the event. Individual fans and small groups of two or three are welcome to sign up!

    Let’s strike out barriers and build brighter futures—one pin at a time!

    Adults $20 | 18 & Under $15

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  • Blueprints Financial Coaching 101

    Ready to take the next step toward homeownership?

    Join us for an interactive Blueprints Financial Coaching workshop to learn how to stay accountable, build healthy financial habits, and set yourself up for long-term success!

    November 5 | 10 AM–12 PM | Sumner Public Library

    Contact Brenda Schmidtke at bschmidtke@webuildhabitat.org or call (319) 235-9946 for more information.

    Registration

  • Blueprints Financial Coaching 101

    Ready to take the next step toward homeownership?

    Join us for an interactive Blueprints Financial Coaching workshop to learn how to stay accountable, build healthy financial habits, and set yourself up for long-term success!

    November 18th | 11:30 AM–1 PM | Habitat Office

    Contact Callie Macauley at cmacauley@webuildhabitat.org or call (319) 235-9946 for more information.

    Registration

  • FNI Survey 2025

    Take Our Survey!

    The Flourishing Neighborhood Index (FNI) Survey helps us understand how our community is doing by gathering information directly from us. Surveyors from Church Row and Walnut hope to gather insights into the neighborhood so that the whole community can have collective power and resources to build and reshape a future we want for ourselves. 

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  • Hammers & Harvest Build Challenge

    Sept 1st - Dec 23rd

    This fall, step up, stand out, and make a difference by joining the Hammers and Harvest Build Challenge—a hands-on volunteer experience for businesses in the community. Rally your coworkers, form a volunteer crew, and help us build affordable homes for families across the Cedar Valley.

    Whether you’re swinging a hammer or painting a frame, your time on site directly fuels Iowa Heartland Habitat’s mission—and keeps our builds on track through the colder months.

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    Sign Up to Volunteer

  • 2025-2026 Parkersburg Home Build

    Building Community Together in Parkersburg

    Join us for the 2025-2026 Parkersburg Home Build — a chance to engage, empower, and inspire through hands-on volunteering.

    As a sponsor, you're not just backing a project — you're building a stronger rural Iowa.

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    Parkersburg Home Build

Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and used building supplies and donated home goods ​at discounted prices.

Tuesday–Friday 9:30 am–5:30 pm

Saturday 9:00 am–3:00 pm

Closed Sunday and Monday

Who is Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity?

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing stability, opportunity, and hope within communities. This is done primarily through the promotion of homeownership–but it takes more than bricks and mortar to build a resilient neighborhood. We employ a holistic approach that considers the needs of the homeowners, neighborhood organizations, and local businesses. Our mission is to guide these communities to build not just houses, but robust infrastructures that can withstand challenges, and create neighborhoods that endure and thrive.

Our Focus Neighborhoods

Church Row Neighborhood

The Church Row Neighborhood is located between W 6th street and US 63, and extends from Hwy 218 to Kimball Ave.

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Walnut Neighborhood

The Walnut Neighborhood is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and borders the northeast edge of downtown Waterloo.

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Our Commitment to Belonging and Opportunity
At Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, we believe every person deserves a place to call home—and a community where they are welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive. Rooted in our faith and guided by our commitment to Koinonia, we work to expand opportunity and foster belonging through every aspect of our mission—from how we build and who we serve to the culture we cultivate within our team. As an equal opportunity employer and housing organization, we reject discrimination in any form and strive to model a world where compassion and opportunity lead to lasting change. We welcome people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities—including members of the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, people of all faiths or none, and people of all abilities—because when we unite through God’s love, we build more than homes—we build community and hope for all.
Non-proselytizing policy 
Habitat for Humanity and its affiliate organizations will not proselytize. Nor will Habitat work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with Habitat. This means that Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must adhere to or convert to a particular faith or listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith.
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