(Update 06/08/2021)
Effective immediately – Habitat Charlotte Region is adopting a “Mask Friendly Environment”. We are replacing our mask requirements with an invitation to wear protective face masks as outlined below.
We take the health risks of COVID-19 seriously and are pleased to see evolving medical guidance from the CDC, and plan to follow all future CDC health and safety guidance.
All Habitat associates, Habitat volunteers, Habitat homeowners, ReStore associates, ReStore volunteers and ReStore customers are invited to wear masks if any of the following situations apply:
We continue to encourage regular hand washing/sanitizing and social distancing, and ask that you do not enter Habitat offices, job sites or ReStores if you are experiencing any COVID-related symptoms.
This adjustment in our COVID protocols goes into effect immediately, but could change due to further clarifications from OSHA or changes in the current levels of infection within the organization or community.
(Update 03/01/2021)
Habitat Charlotte Region is gradually expanding our volunteer activity starting in March. COVID-19 case trends in our communities have modestly improved, and we hope that trend continues with warmer weather and increased vaccinations.
Habitat Charlotte Region is taking several precautions to protect volunteers, staff and homeowners from Coronavirus (COVID-19). Volunteers are asked to serve when they are free of symptoms and have not been recently exposed to anyone with COVID-19. Masks are required at all build sites and ReStores. Sanitation has increased at all sites, and cleaning supplies are available. Distancing is expected. At ReStores, volunteer stations are spread out and group sizes are reduced to 3-5 volunteers depending on the store location. On build sites, 6-8 volunteers will be scheduled with a total of 13 individuals on site including staff and homeowners in progress.
The Cornelius, Mooresville, Wendover and Wilkinson ReStores, as well as Julia’s Café & Books, are now open Monday – Saturday with operating hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for ReStore and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. for Julia’s. Community service for school and court and groups may be scheduled by contacting 704.249.7197 or volunteerrestore@habitatCLTregion.org. Individual volunteers are needed to serve in long term roles such as donation dock, salesfloor, repairs and cashiers. To apply, please visit www.CLTRegionReStore.org.
Our Build schedule will be gradually expanding in March. Monthly group, faith partners, sponsors and recurring individuals (weekly/monthly regulars) have been scheduled for March. There will be limited spots for new individuals and groups. Starting in April, more slots will be available for all volunteers.
(Update 01/08/2021)
As we monitored COVID case trends in mid-December, Habitat Charlotte Region weighed the difficult decision to delay reactivation of new one-time construction volunteers and construction volunteer groups until early March. Unfortunately, the rise of cases over the holidays has confirmed that this is the right decision. We will continue to monitor the situation, and will update this page and our Volunteer pages when new volunteer opportunities become available.
At Charlotte Region ReStores, we are currently in need of individual long-term volunteers, and continue to accept community service volunteers and small volunteer groups (3-5 per team) as well. The addition of long-term ReStore volunteers will help us to start expanding the operating hours of Charlotte Region ReStores. Learn more about volunteering at Charlotte Region ReStores here.
Our Wendover ReStore and Julia’s Café & Books are currently scheduled to expand their days of operations to Monday – Saturday starting Monday, January 18, with operating hours of 9am – 4pm for ReStore, and 8am – 4pm for Julia’s.
(Update 08/20/2020)
Habitat Charlotte Region announces the following COVID updates:
(Update 06/18/2020)
Habitat Charlotte Region continues to monitor COVID-19 and make strategic actions to continue ramping up our operations. To date we’ve implemented the following changes:
(Update 05/11/2020)
Following the release of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s Phase 1 Reopening which eases certain restrictions of current stay-at-home orders, Habitat Charlotte Region plans to implement the following changes:
At this time all other ReStores will remain closed. In addition, we continue to pause all volunteer activity for the safety of our staff, families and volunteers.
(Update 04/02/2020)
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region has been communicating over the last several weeks about COVID-19; our concerns for the safety of our team, the families we serve and the general public that support our mission.
In response, we have closed all seven ReStore locations, eliminated Critical Home Repairs and reduced our new home builds due to COVID-19 implications. We have seen the elimination of retail revenue, a reduction in donations, and anticipate a decline in mortgage payments in the coming days.
Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to keep every teammate actively working through this time of uncertainty, following Governor Cooper’s state-wide mandate to Stay-At-Home, we had to make the difficult decision to enact a COVID-19 temporary layoff and a reduction of hours for certain positions, which affected many members of the Habitat Family.
When our world returns to normal, Habitat Charlotte Region stands ready to welcome back our friends, associates and partners who’ve been impacted by COVID-19 and relaunch our operations aggressively.
Thank you for your support and faithful partnership during this challenging time.
(Update 03/27/2020)
During a company-wide virtual Town Hall meeting this morning, Laura Belcher, President & CEO of Habitat Charlotte Region, announced the April 1, 2020 layoff of retail employees who work in our seven Charlotte and Lake Norman/Iredell Habitat ReStores. With stores closed, and the inability of our staff to run retail operations from home, we were forced to make this difficult choice. Habitat Charlotte Region will pay affected employees through April 14. On April 15 affected employees are eligible to receive NC unemployment benefits to help cover a portion of their lost wages. Habitat will continue to cover employees’ medical, dental and vision insurance through May 31. This layoff is temporary, and Habitat Charlotte Region fully intends to bring our retail associates back to work in their current positions as soon as we can resume normal operations in their areas of responsibility.
(Update 03/17/2020)
At Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region our greatest priority is for the safety of our homeowners, volunteers, staff, customers, visitors and the greater community as we take proactive steps to minimize the health impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19). As circumstances evolve we will update this page with the latest information and our affiliate’s actions.
Leading health experts recommend that we all practice “safe-distancing” to minimize contact and prevent the spread of the virus. As of now, Habitat Charlotte Region has eliminated large group meetings, is currently cleaning and sanitizing our work and retail spaces, and putting in place work practices to minimize health risks.
This unprecedented pandemic hinders our ability to serve the community through cancelled construction shifts and closed ReStores. We are all impacted by this crisis, but if you can, please help Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region – and our community – weather this storm with your financial support.
For more information on the various aspects of the organization, please click to expand a section below.
We have proactively communicated to Homeowners-in-Process (HIP) about the potential impact to home construction timelines. We have also moved HIP classes for our current cohort online and have temporarily postponed future HIP classes until further notice. Additionally, Homeowners-in-Process will not be penalized for missing sweat equity hours due to impacts of the virus but must inform the Family Services team.
Current homeowners will be receiving communication from our Family Services team about mortgage payments and other items.
We will suspend all Construction, ReStore and Office volunteer activities starting on Wednesday, March 18th to maximize the safety of our volunteer work force and staff.
We will close all Habitat Charlotte Region ReStores, including Julia’s Café & Books, starting Wednesday, March 18 through March 31. Employees will continue to work to clean, sanitize and organize the stores as well as address special projects during the time the stores are closed. ReStore associates may be deployed to other locations from time to time where they are needed most.
We will suspend the acceptance of product donations while ReStores are temporarily closed.
For the safety of our teams, we will immediately implement a remote work practice for office associates where the nature of their job lends itself to working remotely.
Starting Wednesday, March 18 office associates who are unable to work remotely will begin to use a split shift office work system or distance themselves within the building to minimize contact with fellow employees. Supervisors with team members who must work in the office will divide their teams and assign an even/odd work day cadence. This will minimize the number of people working in the office at one time.
We will pause Critical Home Repair projects effectively immediately through April 20. For the rest of this week (March 16-20), our Critical Home Repair team will prioritize the completion of home repairs currently under way.
New construction projects will continue, utilizing staff and construction trades professionals (such as plumbing, electrical and HVAC) to keep projects moving. The construction team is currently evaluating staffing needs, and employees from other departments may be deployed to assist with construction work as appropriate.
All Habitat Charlotte Region events scheduled during March and April will be cancelled without exception.
| Household Size | Bedrooms |
|---|---|
| Single adult or couple with no children | 2 |
| Single adult or couple with 1 child | 3 |
| Single adult or couple with 2 children | 3 |
| Single adult or couple with 3 children | 4 |
| Single adult or couple with 4 children* | 4 |
| Single adult or couple with 5 or more children | 5 |
| Single adult or couple with 4 children where age (13 or over), age difference (4 yrs or more apart), or gender doesn't allow sharing | 5 |
House sizes for households with multiple adults or adults who are not married will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
* Children of the same gender who are under 13-years-old and fewer than 4 years apart in age could be required to share a room.
