From October 1st – January 8th, please join us and help Habitat for Humanity Anchorage build houses, build hope and change lives.
Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 100 days
About the campaign
Habitat for Humanity Anchorage is thrilled to introduce the 1000 Women Strong campaign, driven by a dynamic and socially responsible group of women. Our goal: Ensuring that decent housing is accessible for hard-working families. This is a 100-day, peer-to-peer campaign where we partner with donors, faith organizations, and businesses in our community to fundraise for future Habitat for Humanity homebuilds in Anchorage.
Housing needs in Anchorage are too great for one single organization to solve. Habitat for Humanity seeks to provide a hand up -- not a hand out -- and open the door to safe, decent, affordable homeownership for families in our community. The key to being part of the solution? Donors and volunteers like you.
This campaign is not exclusive; we want everyone to join as we build up the the strength, values, and passion of women in this community and achieve our goals. Over the next 100 days, we invite women, female-owned/lead businesses, groups of friends, families, co-workers, and those who love and support the women in their lives to join together and support the important work Habitat for Humanity Anchorage is preparing to achieve in the coming years.
How to get involved
JOIN THE FUN
Check out our lineup of exciting events! With brunch, movie night, Zumba, brewery tastings, & more, there's something for everyone!
SHOP OUR SILENT AUCTIONS
Peruse our unique, handmade, and antique items in the display case at the ReStore entrance. New auctions start biweekly, so check back often.
BE A PART OF THE MOVEMENT
Spread the word to your friends & colleagues
by sharing on social media or emailing a link to
our website. Help us raise $100,000 in 100 days
to build a new Habitat home!
EVENT INFORMATION
Saturday, Oct. 14
3:00pm- 5:00pm
Location: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
We are thrilled to offer our first-ever Painternoon with local artist ChaCha Flores! Come and create a unique Alaska-themed piece using salvaged materials.
Saturday, Oct. 21
1000 Women Strong Kick-off Brunch
10:00am- 1:00pm
Location: 900 E Benson Blvd, Anchorage
Bring your friends, enjoy brunch, meet our staff and homeowners, learn about our programs, and help us reach out to the community and raise $100,000 to sponsor a home for 2024.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Trick or Treat Street
(Tabling Event)
12:00pm- 4:00pm
Location: W 4th Ave, Anchorage
Celebrate with us on this fun annual event in downtown Anchorage.
We will join this tabling event.
Trick or Treat with you family and friends.
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Raise a Glass, Raise a Roof -Wine Tasting-
6:00pm- 8:00pm
Location: 900 E Benson Blvd, Anchorage
Join us for a wine tasting hosted by the Vinera Wine Society. Enjoy a range of wines from around the world presented by an expert sommelier. The Vinera Wine Society will donate 10% of any purchases from the event back to Habitat.
EVENT INFORMATION
Wednesday, Nov. 1
Raise a Glass, Raise a Roof -Wine Tasting-
6:00pm- 8:00pm
Location: 900 E Benson Blvd, Anchorage
Join us for a wine tasting hosted by the Vinera Wine Society. Enjoy a range of wines from around the world presented by an expert sommelier. The Vinera Wine Society will donate 10% of any purchases from the event back to Habitat.
Wednesday, Nov. 15
Cider Night with Double Shovel Cider Company
5:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: Double Shovel Cider Company
Join us for cider and supporting community at Double Shovel! Their delicious, naturally gluten-free hard ciders are crafted right here in Anchorage with hand-picked Alaskan apples, Pacific Northwest apples berries, and other fruits!
Saturday, Dec. 9
Hops for Homes with
5:00pm- 7:00pm
Location: Odd Man Rush Brewing
Enjoy your favorite drinks and music by our own A-Town Sharps!There is no fee for entry and all are welcome to attend! Proceeds from this event will support Habitat for Humanity's 1000 Women Strong campaign.
More events will be coming up soon! Stay tuned.
Featured story: "This is my house"
If I hadn't found Habitat, we would still be in that one-bedroom apartment. And it wasn't the best of conditions. There was an old electric stove, and depending on what you were doing, you'd get shocked. The dryer was always going out, and we had to hang clothes all over the house. It seemed really quiet when we were looking for a place, but then over time, there was a lot of violence. There was actually a homicide in our building. It's those things that put a lot of stress on people, and we were definitely feeling that.
I didn't think I was going to qualify. But they considered that a need: four people in one bedroom, having the issues that we were having. I had no idea that I was capable of doing a lot of the things that we ended up doing. I loved it. For almost a year, I was working seven days a week, plus doing sweat equity. Depending on my shifts, I would work a morning shift, then go to the Habitat ReStore and work an evening shift there. Monday through Friday, I took Habitat classes in the evening, and I put in my construction hours on the weekends, every Saturday if possible. While constructing the house, I got to know my neighbors. We built each other's homes, and you can't get much closer than that.
The biggest difference overall is that general sense of security. Just knowing that it's ours, and we make all the decisions - it's been really comforting for our family. I think the kids knowing that they won't have to move is very comforting. We've made a lot of moves over the years - 13, in fact.
I know my son really appreciates having his room. Having his place, his own room - he really likes it a lot. He's trying to convince me to turn the basement into a room, which I don't know if I'm keen on yet. But it's definitely a possibility. Just knowing that we have possibilities, it's really awesome.
You know, I think I was more scared of buying a car than buying a house. And the only reason for that was Habitat forHumanity. I feel really comforted knowing that, if anything were to happen, Habitat would work with me. So I didn't feel scared, just willing.
When I went to sign all of the official paperwork, and they hand you the real keys and the title and everything, that;s when I was like, This is happening. This is now my house, and these are my keys." We moved in right away, that next weekend, even with boxes all over the place it felt like, "This is my house." ~ Lyndsay, Habitat homeowner
Your support - $20 a month or any amount you can afford - helps a mother like Lyndsay build a decent place to call home. Give today!
What your support will impact
invest in new construction
housing projects. Habitat Anchorage plans to build 2 new affordable housing units by 2023
revitalize neighborhoods
through supporting our new Repair Program. Habitat Anchorage is expanding our services to repair 3 owner-occupied homes by 2023
Getting started - create a fundraiser
express your "why" and share your fundraising page
By creating a fundraiser during this campaign, you are helping Habitat for Humanity Anchorage build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. When you set up your fundraising page as an individual or as a team, write a compelling story of why you are fundraising on behalf of Habitat for Humanity. Remember to include a photo or a video! And share it on your social media or email to friends and family. If you need photos, click here.
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO FUNDRAISE WITH US?
Contact Julia at jroberts@habitatanchorage.org
Be part of the movement - donations
pick your impact
100% of the donations raised in your campaign will go directly to Habitat for Humanity programs - every dollar raised is meaningful. Create a fundraiser as an individual or as a team and set your goal. Here are some general Habitat program costs to help you set your fundraising goal:
Tools to add to your fundraising page - resources
photos and videos
Here is a collection of photos and videos for you to download and share on your pages.
Our impact since 1992
128 affordable housing
units built or renovated in Anchorage
over 120 families
achieved homeownership and now live in stable housing
over 50,000 volunteers
mobilized to build or improve homes for local families
Are you inspired to get involved with Habitat?
Come to our EVENTS or make a donation
today!
