Welcome to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2024! This year, we are offering a new and improved Women Build experience from start to finish. Together we will build two entire houses with our special Iowa Heartland Habitat families in Waterloo.
Welcome to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2025! This year, we are offering a new and improved Women Build experience from start to finish. Together we will build two entire houses with our special Iowa Heartland Habitat families in Waterloo.
Welcome to Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity Women Build 2026! This year, we are offering a new and improved Women Build experience from start to finish. Together we will build two entire houses with our special Iowa Heartland Habitat families in Waterloo.
Women Build 2026
2024 Women Build Families
Shonda Johnson
and her children Precious, Skyveonta, and Treysean.
Shonda's Build Location
Sunnyside Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
Shonda's Blueprint
Angela Lun
and her daughter Christina.
Progress Photos
Angela's Build Location
415 Almond Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
Angela's Blueprint
2025 Women Build Families
Shykeesha and Antonio
and children NAMES
Shykeesha's and Antonio's
Build Location
708 W 3rd St., Waterloo, IA 50701
Shykeesha's and Antonio's
Blueprint
Mariah
and children NAMES
Progress Photos
Mariah's
Build Location
411 Wellington St., Waterloo, IA 50703
Mariah's
Blueprint
2026 Women Build Families
Brittany
and children NAMES
Brittany's
Build Location
264 Western Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
Brittany's
Blueprint
Taneasha
and children NAMES
Progress Photos
Taneasha's
Build Location
1020 Wellington St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Taneasha's
Blueprint
Brittany
and children NAMES
Brittany's
Build Location
264 Western Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
Brittany's
Blueprint
Taneasha
and children NAMES
Progress Photos
Taneasha's
Build Location
1020 Wellington St., Waterloo, IA 50702
Taneasha's
Blueprint
Breakfast Event
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
7:30-9:00 am
Orchard Hill Church, Cedar Falls
Every year, our amazing Women Build volunteers and supporters come together to kick off an exciting season of homebuilding! Join us for a warm, welcoming breakfast where you’ll have the chance to meet the future homeowners whose lives you’re helping change and connect with fellow volunteers who will be building alongside you.
It’s a special time to celebrate the impact of Women Build, reflect on the importance of our work, and gear up for another successful season. Plus, you’ll learn more about Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity and the incredible difference Women Build 2025 will make in our community.
Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to see you there!
Breakfast Registration Form
Breakfast Event
April 29th
7:30-9:00 am
Orchard Hill Church, Cedar Falls
Every year, our amazing Women Build volunteers and supporters come together to kick off an exciting season of homebuilding! Join us for a warm, welcoming breakfast where you’ll have the chance to meet the future homeowners whose lives you’re helping change and connect with fellow volunteers who will be building alongside you.
It’s a special time to celebrate the impact of Women Build, reflect on the importance of our work, and gear up for another successful season. Plus, you’ll learn more about Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity and the incredible difference Women Build 2026 will make in our community.
Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to see you there!
Breakfast Registration Form
Volunteer Team Sign Up
Join us for Women Build 2026! This amazing experience is all about engaging, empowering, and inspiring volunteers every step of the way. By becoming a Women Build Sponsor, you’re not just supporting a cause – you’re becoming part of something truly inspiring!
Together we will build two entire houses with our special Iowa Heartland Habitat families in Waterloo. There will be 36 task-specific volunteer days available between April-November 2026. Sponsored teams will be scheduled on a first-come first-serve basis by sponsorship level until all the spots are filled - so claim your spot today!
When you sign up, you will be able to view and choose an available date with defined tasks for that day. Task examples for Women Build 2026 will include things like: framing, windows, painting, siding, and more. Choosing a task that best fits your team will ensure the best experience possible while onsite! You will have confidence knowing what your task is and can prepare accordingly. As always, our friendly and knowledgeable site supervisors will help your team have fun and stay safe for a memorable experience.
Sign Up Now
Join the Women Build Team Challenge!
Top 2 Teams Earn $1,000 Off Their Next Women Build Sponsorship!
Gather your team, start fundraising, and compete to make the biggest impact in our community. Every dollar supports the construction of safe, stable, affordable homes for local families in need.
Gather your team, start fundraising, and compete to make the biggest impact in our community. Every dollar supports the construction of safe, stable, affordable homes for local families in need.
How It Works:
• Team leaders create a fundraising page
• Team members find and join their team
• Share your fundraising link online and on social media
• Work together to beat your fundraising goal
Challenge Details:
• A minimum of 5 teams must participate
• Each team must raise at least $250
• The top 2 fundraising teams will receive the sponsorship discount
Join the challenge, support your team, and help build hope for local families.
• Team leaders create a fundraising page
• Team members find and join their team
• Share your fundraising link online and on social media
• Work together to beat your fundraising goal
Challenge Details:
• A minimum of 5 teams must participate
• Each team must raise at least $250
• The top 2 fundraising teams will receive the sponsorship discount
Join the challenge, support your team, and help build hope for local families.
Join the Women Build Team Challenge!
Wear your Support!
Purchase a Limited-edition Women Build Crewneck!
Preorder a limited-edition Women Build crewneck that proudly says Built by Women. It’s a great way to show your support for Women Build and the impact we can make together.
Each sweatshirt is $70.
All proceeds support Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity and help provide materials, tools, and resources for local families working toward homeownership.
Preorder a limited-edition Women Build crewneck that proudly says Built by Women. It’s a great way to show your support for Women Build and the impact we can make together.
Each sweatshirt is $70.
All proceeds support Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity and help provide materials, tools, and resources for local families working toward homeownership.
Order Now
Let's Build!
If you’ve haven’t volunteered with us before, you may be wondering what to expect. We’ve put together some information that we hope will help you feel confident when you arrive to build.
Share Your Story!
New this year – share your volunteer experience and be part of all the progress from start to finish of the home build. It’s simple! Prompts and fun Q&As will inspire you to add thoughts to inspire others. It’s a memory bank with a heart. The more memories you add, the more meaningful this experience will be!
After you add your own memories – you can see the collection here on the Women Build Portal! We have collections set up for each home that is being built for our special families.
Thank you to our sponsors
