HUNTSVILLE – The Habitat for Humanity affiliate that serves Madison and Limestone Counties will host a benefit gala at the Von Braun Center (East Hall) on Tuesday evening, March 7.  The event is the first Raise the Roof benefit gala since the pandemic began in March 2020. Money raised through it will benefit the Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley.

Since their founding in 1987, Habitat has been a leader in our community in the area of affordable housing. They have partnered with over 300 families to help them realize their dream of homeownership, building strength, stability and self-reliance.

The evening will consist of a delicious meal, light entertainment, and an award presentation of Partner of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Guest speakers include: Kenneth “Kenny” Anderson (Huntsville’s first director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Garrett Fahrmann (Executive Vice President & General Manager of the Rocket City Trash Pandas), and Paul Mielke (main cast member of A&E’s show Flipping Down South).

Registration and music starts at 6 p.m. The program starts at 6:30 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity of the River Valley was established in 1987 as an affiliate of
Habitat for Humanity International.