Habitat for Humanity of the Indian Wells Valley
Ridgecrest, California

Wallraising at 1012 Mariposa
Mother/daughter volunteers
Ken in Rafters
428 Gateway Dedication

President's Greeting

Welcome to Habitat for Humanity of the Indian Wells Valley (HFHIWV). We are a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. . . (more)

Announcements and Calendar

January 14, 2010
918 W. Oregon Dedicated.The home of Brenda Handy and family was dedicated Saturday, January 9, 2010. Congratulations to this family and all the volunteers who worked on this building project. Dedication Photo Gallery

January 3, 2009
918 W. Oregon Dedication. Habitat for Humanity IWV will dedidate its 14th home, the home of Brenda Handy and family on January 9, 2010, 1 p.m. Volunteers who worked on this home, donors who contributed to its success, and the general public are invited to share this special day with the partner family.

December 16, 2009
Wall Raising. Habitat for Humanity IWV will raise walls on its 15th house at 932 W. Oregon on January 2, 2010, 9 a.m. The family of Kristene Pearl will welcome the public to this opening ceremony of the building of their home. Twenty volunteers are needed to help build that day. Building volunteers are asked to contact John Walsh at 760 371-4922.

October 28, 2009
Housing Applications. Habitat for Humanity IWV welcomes the public to an information session for families who wish to apply for a Habitat home.

When: Friday, November 6, 2009, 3:30 p.m. or Saturday, November 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Ridgecrest Charter School, 325 S. Downs, Ridgecrest, CA

Habitat IWV selects partner families based on the following three criteria:

  1. Need for adequate shelter
  2. Ability to pay
  3. Willingness to partner (more)

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Steve Marcellino on Habitat IWV job site

Volunteer Spotlight:
Steve Marcellino

I've been volunteering with Habitat for Humanity IWV since 2001. I started with the 2nd house and have worked on all the others since. I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment in building a house and pride in helping to improve the city. Habitat also provides me the opportunity to meet some of the nicest people in Ridgecrest especially the regular Habitat for Humanity volunteers.

I am an Air Force brat who grew up all over the USA. I am a 1979 graduate from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio. I have lived in the valley since 1985. I still work at the Naval Air Warfare Center as a Systems Engineer.

For fun, I build plastic display models, build furniture, and am restoring a classic muscle car.