Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity has struggled to build houses during the pandemic, which has forced them to stop construction and close their store. 

 They were finally able to open back up.  "It was incredible, it was like Christmas and your birthday all tied into one.," said Christine Price, executive director of the organization.

The organization is pushing through to keep building for families in need, and the families they're helping are very grateful to have the opportunity to be a homeowner. 

All thanks to the money raised from the reopening of the Habitat for Humanity's Restore.

Both the organization and the recipients have had trouble with prices rapidly increasing for housing and building materials.

Stephanie Davis is a single mom and a future owner of a Habitat for Humanity house. "It's the prices. They've skyrocketed you know? And for a single mom on a single pay check you know? It's hard."

Even Price says the cost of wood materials to build houses has gone up about 300%. But Habitat for Humanity isn't letting higher prices stop them from making a difference in peoples lives.

Davis said, "It feels so great it's a good opportunity you know I've been on housing since I've had my kids."

Even her kids are participating in the planning process. They want a pool, a swing and a community garden in their brand new backyard.

Any help from volunteers from the community speaks volumes for future homeowners. Davis says "It shows a lot of love you know? There's not much out there."

But to keep helping families in need, the organization needs more volunteers to make building these houses possible. They're currently looking for volunteers to help them and encourage anyone who is willing to help to reach out to them at (775)-323-5511.