What is Sweat Equity?

February 4, 2026

What is Sweat Equity? At Fox Cities Habitat, homeownership is about more than signing paperwork or paying a 0% interest mortgage. Our homebuyers roll up their sleeves, show up, and actively partner in the process through something called Sweat Equity.  Sweat equity is the unpaid time and effort Habitat homebuyers invest as they work toward…

A Look at 2025

January 8, 2026

A Look at 2025 At Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, our mission is simple and powerful. We bring people together to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. In 2025, we continued working alongside local families, volunteers, donors, and partners to create affordable homeownership opportunities, preserve existing homes, and strengthen neighborhoods across the…

A Home Full of Blessings

December 3, 2025

A Home Full of Blessings At Fox Cities Habitat for Humanity, we often talk about the power a safe and stable home has in a family’s future, but stories like Kong’s remind us just how real that transformation is. As one of our 2023 homebuyers, Kong recently sat down with us to share how life…

Helping Families Afford the Essentials

November 5, 2025

Helping Families Afford the Essentials What if you could save an extra $1,000 every month to invest in what truly matters: children’s futures, preparing for life’s emergencies, building a healthier more stable life? That’s the power of partnering with Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity. Our homebuyers purchase their homes with a 0% interest mortgage and a monthly payment that’s capped…

Building a Legacy of Compassion

October 2, 2025

Building a Legacy of Compassion For Bonnie and Fred, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity goes far beyond swinging hammers or raising walls—it’s about building hope, creating meaningful connections, and making a lasting impact in the lives of others, both in their community and across the globe. For Bonnie and Fred, what began as a simple…