Celebrating 40 Years Of Making A Difference With Habitat Dutchess
Have you checked in with Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County recently? If not, let's take a moment to run down all the exciting things they have planned for Spring 2026 and beyond.
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County is celebrating 40 years of making a difference in our community. It has served over 500 families through home building, repair, and education. Habitat Dutchess has also kept over 7500 tons out of the landfill through ReStore, which is celebrating 10 years of operation. They have also built and repaired over 400 homes and partnered with over 2000 volunteers.
They can't do it without you. There are so many ways you can be a part of Habitat Dutchess and their mission to ensure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Volunteering, financial support, and donating goods to ReStore are a great start. Land donations are also welcome.
Home Buyers University Helps First-Time Home Buyers
A new round of Homebuyer's University workshops has begun this month with Habitat Dutchess. The sessions are available online. The purpose is to educate first-time homebuyers about the excitement of a new home and the responsibilities that come with it.
These workshops are free. It is access to a financial education, whether you are planning to buy a home with Habitat or on your own. Even if you are setting up other goals, the experts are there every step of the way.
This Month Kicks Off Women's Build 2026
Starting this month and running through April 18th, 2026, there are opportunities for you to donate both time and resources to the Habitat Dutchess Women's Build. Volunteer to be part of a build or raise donations. You can even form a team and join Habitat on one of the many projects they have scheduled over the next 6 weeks.
These build events are all about opening doors, literally and figuratively, for women-led households across Dutchess and Putnam Counties. Find out how to volunteer, no construction experience necessary. If you can't volunteer your time, please take a moment to see how else you can help.
Don't Dump Unwanted Items, Donate Them to ReStore Dutchess
As you set out to declutter this spring, consider what you might donate to ReStore Dutchess in Wappingers Falls. Gently used household items, antiques, and more, even leftover home renovation supplies, are all items ReStore Dutchess will accept. You can even donate a car, running or not.
ReStore Dutchess is celebrating 10 years as a source for great shopping, while also being a place that has kept over 7500 tons of stuff out of our landfills. ReStore is located on Route 9 in Wappingers, and you are invited on June 17th to their 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting at 4 PM to celebrate and shop. If you love thrifting, ReStore is a great place to shop, and your purchase helps build the community.
Save the Date for Hearts & Hammers
Looking ahead to the Fall, be sure to save the date for Hearts & Hammers, which will be held on October 1st, 2026, at The Round House in Beacon, New York. Join Habitat Dutchess as they celebrate 40 years of helping transform lives through affordable homeownership.
Over the past 40 years, with Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County's help, 400 families have been able to find a place to call home. Thousands of volunteers have helped build hope and pick up a hammer. Four decades of community members showing up, donating, and believing in the mission will be celebrated during this special night of delicious food and community. Reserve your tickets and find out more about being an event sponsor.