Habitat For Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam

13 News partners with Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam County and the Habitat ReStore to give back to our community. Journalist and employees volunteers spent time working on Charleston’s West Side building a home while others worked at the Charleston ReStore and the Teays Valley ReStore.

A long-awaited ground-breaking at 908 Grant Street on Charleston's West Side brought out excited faces to support the Habitat for Humanity in its effort to help the community.

Have you ever dreamed of owning a home in a vibrant, growing community? Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam is thrilled to present an incredible opportunity for aspiring homeowners: 908 Grant Street in Charleston, WV.

Read about how AmeriCorps NCCC volunteers are partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam this September to build homes and strengthen the Charleston community. Discover their journey, the impact they’ll make, and how you can get involved.

An unforgettable culinary experience is coming to Charleston on October 15th, and we’re just days away from revealing the mastermind behind it. This chef, known for elevating Appalachian flavors with innovation and artistry, will be creating a one-night-only event you won’t want to miss. Curious? Click here to read more and be the first to know when tickets go on sale!

byAndrew Blackwood Step into an extraordinary evening of culinary mastery as we present The Tastes of Chef Paul in Charleston, featuring the renowned Chef Paul Smith. Known for his exceptional creativity and his ability to blend Appalachian flavors with modern techniques, Chef Paul is Charleston's very own James Beard Award winner, and he’s crafting a special menu just for you.

For more than three decades Rosalynn Carter and her husband former U.S. President Jimmy Carter donated their time and voices to help Habitat build alongside families across the globe. Carter he helped build thousands of homes and touched the lives of homeowners and volunteers across the world.

Gratitude is about more than taking a second to say “Thanks.” Gratitude shows true appreciation. This Thanksgiving, we have some ideas for how you can give gratitude.

Habitat for Humanity International is calling on delegates at the COP28 climate change conference to prioritize the housing needs of vulnerable populations by taking action that will meaningfully address the impact of climate change on safe, decent and affordable housing.

Cheyenne, alongside her children, received the keys to their new home this week, just in time for the holidays. Their home is not only a personal achievement but also represents the final chapter in the North Hills Drive story, a testament to Habitat's commitment to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

This holiday season, take a stroll down the Holly Jolly Brawley Walkway and spot the Habitat ReStore tree! Themed "Home for the Holidays," it's a celebration of what Habitat stands for – building homes and hope.

There are ways we can challenge ourselves to grow in empathy. If you want to learn more, check out these tips for how to cultivate more empathy for others.

Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam received $75,000 to support its recycling operation through the acquisition of a box truck. This funding is part of WVDEP's ongoing effort to enhance recycling and waste management across the state, supporting a variety of projects from county-wide recycling programs to educational initiatives.

By giving your time and sharing your talents with Habitat, you are supporting change that will be felt for generations, change that will impact entire neighborhoods, and change that will build communities for everyone in West Virginia.