This spring break, a team of students, faculty and staff rolled up their sleeves to help families in North Carolina who are still recovering from the wreckage of Hurricane Helene. 

The Hunt family was presented with the keys to the new home during a dedication celebration Dec. 7.

Connor VanOrden ’24 and fellow riders with Journey of Hope swung through Salem on Aug. 3 for a visit with the Down Syndrome Association of Roanoke before beginning the final leg of their ride to the nation’s capital. 

The Center for Civic Engagement won a $20,000 grant to support its work inspiring students to lead a life of service.

Career skills? Leadership experience? Joy? Students at Roanoke's Center for Civic Engagement get all that and more.

Roanoke’s cross-sector Invest Health Team was awarded $75,000 to advance health equity work through the City Health Dashboard Data Challenge.

Riya Patel ’24 is organizing the Days for Girls program to make reusable menstrual hygiene kits for women in need around the world. 

Julia Bassett ’25 is organizing the MAPLE’S Kids program to provide the opportunity for people with disabilities to experience a wide range of adaptive sports. 

This year’s home was dedicated Dec. 9 just in time for the holidays.

In a special appearance at Roanoke College, which has a close partnership with Habitat, Jonathan Reckford shared what he’s learned during his years leading the global nonprofit.