We believe that
everyone
deserves a decent place to live.
Putting love into action, we bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
Please join us for an evening of inspiration and purpose as we gather at our Field of Dreams model home to share the transformative work of Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity and celebrate the spirit of community. Spend time with old friends and make new as you experience life in a Habitat Partner Family community and learn how your support can help build homes, hope, and brighter futures.
Together we can turn the dream of safe, affordable housing into a reality for more families in need.
RSVP FOR THE OCTOBER 16, 2024 DINNER
RSVP FOR THE NOVEMBER 14, 2024 DINNER
RSVP FOR THE JANUARY 15, 2025 DINNER, HOSTED BY CHARLES HENDERSON
Location: Field of Dreams model home, 4264 W Outfield Dr, Kearns, UT 84118
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
What if your weekly grocery run could go towards helping a Utah family stay safe and healthy in a stable home?
When you enroll in Smith’s Inspiring Donations and choose Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area as your charity, Smith’s donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases to support affordable housing and critical home repairs—at no extra cost to you. Every cart, every checkout, becomes a quiet but powerful way to direct more funding to Utah families working hard to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through housing.
How to help in just a few easy steps:
1. Create or sign in to your Smith's digital account.
2. Go to Smith's Inspiring Donations in your account settings.
3 . Search for Habitat for Humanity Greater Salt Lake Area by name.
4 . Select us and click Save.
5. Shop at Smith's and simply swipe your Shopper's Card or enter your phone number at checkout.
That's it. No extra fees. No extra steps. Just the groceries you already buy—now helping your favorite nonprofit provide more affordable homes and repairs across Utah.
building strength from the inside out
As the crisp autumn air settles into the valleys, we love taking a moment to look back at the incredible momentum built over the past few months.
While much of our visible work happens out in the dirt and sunlight on our build sites, true community transformation happens from the inside out.
our operational momentum
Over the past few months, our team has been hard at work upgrading our infrastructure, streamlining our programs, and expanding our reach so we can serve local families better, faster, and with more heart than ever. Here is a look at what your support powered this summer:
Habitat Cares & Disaster Relief
We mobilized a rapid disaster response following the Midvale apartment fires, supporting residents from approximately 220 affected apartments with emergency supplies, furniture, and household goods through Habitat Cares and VIP/warehouse resources while helping stand up a Multi-Agency Resource Center in close coordination with Midvale City, fire, and community partners. In addition, we completely overhauled and streamlined our family support structure, opening our brand-new warehouse showroom to ensure families experience organized, compassionate assistance from day one.
rapid response & support
Pride Build 2026 & Visibility
We successfully launched our first large-scale Pride Build in June, partnering with Equality Utah, the Utah Pride Center, Love Loud, UAF Legacy Health, and corporate partners like CHG to combine deconstruction, rehab, and beautification work in South Salt Lake with visibility around housing justice for queer families. Staff and volunteers also engaged directly at the Pride parade, informational booths, and partner events, driving traffic to sign-ups and impact stories.
housing justice & community
Team Growth & Mentorship
We welcomed our new team members—including AmeriCorps interns Janae Belk and Aniya Wren‑Daniel, as well as Bank of America intern Ashton Chrisley—to support our ongoing mission.
Janae Belk
She bridges retail operations and strategic visibility, utilizing her marketing skills to promote ReStore initiatives, drive engagement, and build local awareness.
Aniya Wren‑Daniel
She aims to build sustainable capacity for community anti-poverty initiatives while expanding her skills in project management and marketing across diverse design fields.
Ashton Chrisley
He focused on ongoing community impact and organizational initiatives, combining a mechanical engineering foundation with sustainable development, and a capstone project exploring innovative construction technologies such as SIPs and IFPs.
Every behind-the-scenes upgrade, community build, and disaster response ultimately translates to one incredible thing:
More local families unlocking the life-changing stability of a safe, affordable home.
None of this happens in a vacuum. Every process streamlined and every shelf stocked is a direct result of our community standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us.
Emergency Disaster Relief
Supporting Families Displaced
Supporting Families Displaced
by the Midvale Apartment Fires
Habitat for Humanity Great Salt Lake Area, in active partnership with Utah VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) and the Mayor of Midvale, is coordinating emergency resources to support families transitioning back into permanent housing.
Standing with Displaced Midvale Families
Following the tragic multi-alarm fire at the North Union Apartments in Midvale, residents across all 220 occupied units were suddenly displaced, with many families losing every personal item they owned to intense fire, smoke, and water damage.
In response, Habitat for Humanity Great Salt Lake Area (GSLA) is teaming up directly with the City of Midvale and Utah VOAD to provide long-term housing stabilization. Our mission is to supply basic furniture, bedding, and kitchen basics so families can rebuild their lives with dignity.
🤝 What is Utah VOAD?
Utah Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (Utah VOAD) is a coalition of vetted nonprofit, faith-based, and community disaster-response agencies—including the American Red Cross, local food banks, and charitable organizations. By unifying efforts, Utah VOAD ensures disaster victims get streamlined housing, financial, and emotional support without duplicate steps or wasted resources.
Affected Resident Protocol
Are You an Affected Resident?
If you were displaced by the Midvale North Union apartment fires, please review our mandatory intake process before coming in or booking your support appointment:
- 1. In-Person Voucher Required: You must come to the ReStore in person to receive your official Disaster Relief Voucher before selecting any furniture.
- 2. Online Appointment Booking: You can only schedule an appointment online through our portal if you have secured help to load and unload your items.
- 3. Same-Day Removal: Selected items must be taken home immediately at the time of your appointment.
Important Notice:
ReStore staff and volunteers are unable to assist with loading, unloading, or transporting heavy furniture. Please ensure you bring an appropriate vehicle and individuals who can heavy-lift for you.
ReStore staff and volunteers are unable to assist with loading, unloading, or transporting heavy furniture. Please ensure you bring an appropriate vehicle and individuals who can heavy-lift for you.
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Furniture & Household Goods Needed
We are collecting foundational furniture and daily essential household items to outfit new spaces for displaced families. Please ensure all donated items are in new or gently used, immaculate condition.
High-Priority Requested Items:
- Living Room Furniture: Sofas, armchairs, end tables, coffee tables.
- Bedroom Items: Dressers, bed frames, and brand-new, in-packaging mattresses and box springs.
- Dining Sets: Dining tables and chairs.
- Household Essentials: Unused cookware sets, kitchenware, dish sets, and working small appliances (microwaves, toasters, coffee makers).
- Linens & Bedding: New bed sheets, pillows, and bath towel sets.
Quality Standard Requirement:
Please ensure all upholstered furniture is free of stains, rips, structural damage, and pet hair, so families receive clean, dignified items they can rely on immediately.
Furniture Drop-off Location
Habitat GSLA ReStore
1270 S 500 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Donation Acceptance Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Direct Financial Assistance
Financial donations provide our disaster response team with the agility to purchase gift cards directly, pay for transport and storage, and rapidly acquire missing household items for rehousing displaced families.
Ongoing Community Support: Habitat Cares
Beyond emergency disaster response, Habitat Great Salt Lake Area provides ongoing support through our Habitat Cares program. We partner with local non-profits and community organizations to assist low-income individuals, families, and victims of hardship with essential home goods and vouchers through our ReStore.
