The Church Row Neighborhood is located between W 6th street and US 63, and extends from Hwy 218 to Kimball Ave (6 Corners). The neighborhood is home to approximately 1483 housing units including owner occupied homes, rental homes, and apartments.
Although the Church Row Neighborhood has seen more than its fair share of housing concerns, it doesn’t take long driving in the neighborhood to see the wealth of old home charm that remains in the neighborhood. Block after block is lined with a variety of housing styles; everything from 2-story Victorian style homes to row houses, to brick tudor homes.
As the name implies, there are a number of churches and denominations present in the neighborhood. The neighborhood is also home to numerous local businesses and organizations.
Of all the great assets to be found in The Church Row Neighborhood, we believe the greatest asset is the residents who call this neighborhood home. As we continue to spend time in this neighborhood we frequently witness or hear about great ways in which neighbors are working collectively to support their community in many different ways.
StoRIES of Impact
The Church Row Neighborhood
A story of hope unfolds as we explore the beginning of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity's work in the historic Church Row neighborhood.
"Companies are remiss if they are not being responsible in this space (the space of corporate responsibility)."
- Mindy Schmidt
Today, Ali and J’Kalein welcome the Community Relations Manager of John Deere Waterloo, Mindy Schmidt, to discuss corporate social responsibility and our ever-growing partnership with John Deere. Thanks for tuning in to episode four of Season Two: Building Community!
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.