Harvest Dinner 2024
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Where community and families come together to build strength, stability, and hope
Harvest Dinner 2024 Fundraising Progress
$174,400
Goal: $200,000
About the Harvest Dinner
Join us on Thursday, November 7th, from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Baylor Club for an evening of celebration, gratitude, and community at the Waco Habitat for Humanity Annual Harvest Dinner, presented by Ascension Providence. This special event is an opportunity for us to come together and reflect on the achievements of the past year. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, donors, and supporters, we’ve been able to make significant strides in providing safe, affordable housing for families in Waco.
Throughout the evening, we will honor the remarkable contributions of those who have given their time, talents, and resources to further our mission. From the hands that have swung hammers to the hearts that have given generously, every effort has brought us closer to ensuring that everyone in our community has a place to call home.
We invite you to join us for an evening of delicious food, inspiring stories, and a shared commitment to building a better Waco, one home at a time.
For questions regarding Harvest Dinner, contact Suzanne at suzanne@wacohabitat.org
About the Family
Zimri & Maeli Llanas have 2 children, ages 5 and 1. They currently live in a 1-bedroom rental home, which is all that they can afford in today's housing market. With funds raised through the 2024 Harvest Dinner, Waco Habitat will build a safe and affordable 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with Zimri and Maeli, which they will purchase through an affordable zero-interest, 30-year mortgage.
Sponsorships and Donations
As we gather for this year's Harvest Dinner, we celebrate the bountiful blessings of our community and the incredible work we've accomplished together. Yet, we know that many of our neighbors in Waco still face the daily challenge of unsafe and unaffordable housing. Waco Habitat for Humanity is committed to changing that, but we can’t do it without you.
At this year's Harvest Dinner, Waco Habitat is challenging our community to raise $200,000.00 to build a home with the Llanas Family and 55 wheelchair ramps for our community.
By making a donation, you are not just helping to build houses—you are building hope, stability, and a brighter future for the Llanas family. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to ensuring that the Llanas family have a safe and affordable home. All gifts will be matched by a $70,000 challenge grant from the Cooper Foundation!
Texas Ramp Project
Since 2020, Waco Habitat has partnered with the Texas Ramp Project to build wheelchair ramps for elderly and disabled homeowners. Waco Habitat pays for the materials and the Texas Ramp Project provides the volunteer labor to build each ramp. This partnership has allowed both organizations to serve more households in need of accessible entrances to their homes. In all, 55-60 ramps are built each year in McLennan County through the partnership.
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
Contact Us!
For more information on how to get involved, contact Suzanne Surratt, Director of Development