About Lake Chelan Valley Habitat for Humanity

Lake Chelan Valley Habitat was established in 1993 to raise funds to build much needed decent, affordable housing here in the Valley. Lake Chelan Valley Habitat has been building homes in the Valley for over 20 years and has made home ownership possible for 17 homeowners (and counting!). Our local Habitat Store accepts donations and sells new and gently used, diverse, high-quality merchandise, including furniture, clothing, home goods, and more, while diverting reusable household items from area landfills. Proceeds from the sales of donated items, as well as monetary and land donations from community members and businesses, help us to make homeownership affordable for local residents. We firmly believe that every volunteer, every donation, and every helping hand can make a difference.

Habitat for Humanity's Mission is seeking to put God’s love into action, by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our vision is a world in which everyone has a decent place to live.

Lake Chelan Valley Habitat is a private non-profit, non-denominational Christian ministry. We are an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, which was founded in 1976 to bring together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities, and hope. LCVH has an open-door policy: All who believe everyone needs a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to help with the work, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, political views, or any of the other distinctions that too often divide people. Habitat welcomes volunteers and supporters from all backgrounds. Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations do not proselytize, and assistance is not dependent on adhering to any particular faith.

Habitat focuses on making homeownership possible for low-income families and individuals making between 40% and 80% area median income (AMI). Lake Chelan Valley Habitat does not build homes for people; rather, we build alongside those who demonstrate need and willingness to partner with Habitat. Prospective homeowners invest “sweat equity” labor into the construction of their home and at our ReStore. Homeowner mortgage payments go into a revolving fund to help with the construction of more Habitat homes in the Lake Chelan Valley. We are excited to build more homes so that more families can enjoy the stability and independence they need to become more involved in the community where they work, shop, and attend school.

What we do – Programs and Services

• Partner with prospective homeowners to build decent and affordable housing.
• Advocate for fair and just housing policies.
• Provide access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions.
• Partner with other local non-profits to provide free or discounted items from our ReStore to assist members or groups of our community in need.
• Serve the Lake Chelan Valley within the Manson and Lake Chelan School Districts, including Chelan, Chelan Falls, Manson, and Orondo.

Current Projects

Development is currently underway on our Pumpkin Lane Project located at the 700 block of Wapato Ave in Chelan.  This location has the capacity for 8 total homes (4 single homes and 2 duplexes). We are the final stages of completing the infrastructure and ground work for all lots and the first duplex.

Board of Directors

President: Diane Leigh

Vice President: Hershal Joyner

Secretary: Kathy Meyer

Treasurer: April Marcel

At-Large: Sharon Lukacs

Executive Director: Michelle Fanton

The Habitat Board every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Please let a board member know if you would like to join a meeting so we can introduce ourselves and get you on the agenda.

The Habitat Store

Store Manager: Ashlie Kennedy

Store Staff/Cashiers: Ale, Lenora, Megan, and Johan

Volunteer Coordinator: Kathy Meyer

Bookkeeping: Jessica Banks

And lots of Volunteers!

These are the people that make the Habitat for Humanity store function with enthusiasm and efficiency. Thank You to the staff and volunteers for the great job you are doing...but more importantly, thank you to the generous donors and shoppers who help Habitat build houses in our community through your donations and purchases.