R House
Building stronger communities together
Roanoke College has partnered with Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley for over 30 years, sending volunteers to help build new homes for families in the area. In 2005, we expanded that relationship with R House, making service and community an integral part of our freshman orientation experience. The program gives incoming students the opportunity to help create a tangible change in their new community and introduces them to the active citizenship that we strive for here at Roanoke.
News
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The Hunt family was presented with the keys to the home during a dedication celebration with friends, neighbors and Roanoke students. "I appreciate each and every last one of you all, especially Roanoke College," Nahdijah Hunt said. "Thank you."
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This year, Keshia Jones and her family aren't going home for the holidays — home has come to them. “I love the holidays,” Jones said. “This is my month. To get my house in this month, I just couldn’t ask for anything better.”
Interested?
Our work with Habitat for Humanity doesn’t stop at R House! Our office runs weekly builds every Saturday morning and offers Alternative Break trips where you work with Habitat for Humanity in other parts of the country. If you’re interested, please contact Jesse Griffin at griffin@roanoke.edu.
