Salem Faith Builds

This is a cooperative ministry among a number of churches in Salem, Virginia.

Our goal is to sponsor a new home build with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley

Our building site is located at 1622 Melrose Avenue in Roanoke.

Second Floor and Front Porch Going Up
Three Workers and the Home Owner
The Swary Family
Rev.Paul and Homeowner
Cleaning up the lot next door.
Mixing Cement
Adding Walls To 2nd Floor
More Walls
View from the Back Yard
Saturday Workers in the Second Floor Bathroom!
Teresa, Son and Jennifer
Windows in. Doors in. Roof on.
Looking Like A Real Home!
Back Walkway Ready for Concrete
Siding Done! Roof Done!

Construction is already underway! Volunteers Are Needed!

We will be working primarily on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED

BEGINNING JANUARY 15

Sign up by clicking here.

The work day is 8:00-2:00.  No experience is necessary but all volunteers must be at least 16 years old.  Habitat will provide all required tools and safety gear.  Volunteers will need to bring their own lunch, a refillable water bottle and we strongly suggest their own work gloves.  Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy closed toed shoes like hiking boots.

Here’s What We’re Doing This Week…
April 1, 2025-April 8, 2025
Here is the expected work list for this week, April 2-5:
 
-Truss screws
-Sleeves/Hand Rails/Trim Rings
-Concrete pad
-Outside stairs
-Underpinning under porch
-Exhaust Fans
-Silicone Exterior penetrations 
-Silt fence 
-Critter cage
-Clean up site